light source for e-ink reading?

jian1 · 07-17-2011, 04:51 AM

I had a halogen lamp but the e-ink device does reflect it too much especially directly under it. It casts a big orange glaring center on the device which is very hard to read.

Is there any light source more suitable for e-ink device?

Mine is a onyx boox m90.

carpetmojo · 07-17-2011, 05:29 AM

Have you got an Ikea nearby/mail order on your continent ?

They do a number of excellent reading floor lamps, the one I got was £39-99, which is a bit of a bargain here.
Good weighty base,then 4ft straight up, then around 18" of "snake" with a really good light area from a tiddly little head - all adjustable of course.
And no "centre" to the light.

Very easy on the eyes - you can adjust to peep over your shoulder if you want !

jian1 · 07-17-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

Have you got an Ikea nearby/mail order on your continent ?

They do a number of excellent reading floor lamps, the one I got was £39-99, which is a bit of a bargain here.
Good weighty base,then 4ft straight up, then around 18" of "snake" with a really good light area from a tiddly little head - all adjustable of course.
And no "centre" to the light.

Very easy on the eyes - you can adjust to peep over your shoulder if you want !

Thank you for you reply.

I had searched Ikea web and it seems that this reading lamp utilizes halogen lamp as well, which, as currently I've owned, produces a large spot on my device. How does it ensure there's no white spot on devices?

e-ink isn't like paper that diffuses lights completely, its still somewhat reflective surface can make chosing of light source a pain.

Phogg · 07-17-2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jian1

Is there any light source more suitable for e-ink device?

My very favorite is to sit at the picnic table with a pot of coffee after I feed the birds in the morning, and use the sun.

The sun works really well.

elcreative · 07-17-2011, 10:05 AM

Easy way is the simplest... just ensure that whatever lamp is used, shines at an angle across your reading device such that it doesn't reflect the lamp into your eyes... I use table mounted halogens set at an angle beside me, larger ones that you don't need to sit directly under and low-energy room lights with a shade that diffuses the light... simples

Rainmaker · 07-17-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jian1

I had a halogen lamp but the e-ink device does reflect it too much especially directly under it. It casts a big orange glaring center on the device which is very hard to read.

Is there any light source more suitable for e-ink device?

Mine is a onyx boox m90.

It's not about the "lamp" you are using; it's about the bulb, specially doing with halogen (or bipins). This bulbs tend to have a high concentration of light (you can actually measure:"lux" which is the unit used to measure light).
My recommendation would be to go for a regular bulb of 40 to 60 watts (if you plan reading at night), as they give a "soft" kind of light.
You might also wanna try (try it at your store, they usually have plugs to test the bulbs) either the classic color (kind of laboratory/hospital white) or the one which is a bit orange kinda of (i really don't know the name in english for it).

Dimwit · 07-17-2011, 06:20 PM

If you're reading alone, another way is to get a nice, bright lightsource but bounce it off the walls and ceiling. Indirect is much easier on the eyes.

pidgeon92 · 07-17-2011, 07:23 PM

My reading light has a 40 watt LCD daylight bulb in it. Soft, white light. Very nice for reading. Unlike CFLs, they turn on right away, and the bulb should last about 20 years.

speakingtohe · 07-17-2011, 07:34 PM

I find positioning is more important for me than the type of bulb.

I travel a lot at times and have to make do with whatever is in place usually. I haven't found a light/lamp perfect enough to lug around with me. At home I have a wall mounted one above my bed and a goose neck adjustable by my chair. These are ok.

I really like the swing arm/tilting adjustable ones in some hotel rooms.

Helen

Rainmaker · 07-17-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I find positioning is more important for me than the type of bulb.

I travel a lot at times and have to make do with whatever is in place usually. I haven't found a light/lamp perfect enough to lug around with me. At home I have a wall mounted one above my bed and a goose neck adjustable by my chair. These are ok.

I really like the swing arm/tilting adjustable ones in some hotel rooms.

Helen

If you travel a lot, you should find one of those that go attached to the device (usually LED type ones).

susan_cassidy · 07-17-2011, 07:40 PM

We use 150-watt 3-way bulbs (almost always on the highest setting, as I need a lot of light). The light isn't as harsh as a halogen bulb.

astra · 07-18-2011, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jian1

I had a halogen lamp but the e-ink device does reflect it too much especially directly under it. It casts a big orange glaring center on the device which is very hard to read.

Is there any light source more suitable for e-ink device?

Mine is a onyx boox m90.

I have a tried a few.

The last one is the best one.
XtraFlex SUPER L.E.D

Super LED is the key factor.
If you position it above eInk display you will get a big orange glaring but because it is Super LED it is very powerful and you can position it on the side of the reader and still get bright and even coverage of the whole screen.

jian1 · 07-23-2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

I have a tried a few.

The last one is the best one.
XtraFlex SUPER L.E.D

Super LED is the key factor.
If you position it above eInk display you will get a big orange glaring but because it is Super LED it is very powerful and you can position it on the side of the reader and still get bright and even coverage of the whole screen.

I am in Canada, and on Amazon.ca I found something similar :

http://www.amazon.ca/Mighty-Bright-X...1451402&sr=8-1

Is it what you were referring to?

Thanks

astra · 08-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jian1

I am in Canada, and on Amazon.ca I found something similar :

http://www.amazon.ca/Mighty-Bright-X...1451402&sr=8-1

Is it what you were referring to?

Thanks

Sorry, I have been on holiday.

Looks similar.

Sweetpea · 08-23-2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

My very favorite is to sit at the picnic table with a pot of coffee after I feed the birds in the morning, and use the sun.

The sun works really well.

Problem is, that thing is unreliable at best... And not visible the larger part of the year.

And I'm still looking for a red-light clip-on. I gave this one:

http://www.mightybright.com/Music-Li...al-Board-Light

to my husband (the only one with a red led!), but I'd like to like a single version...

(red light is a lot less disturbing in a very dark bedroom...)

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Have you got an Ikea nearby/mail order on your continent ? They do a number of excellent reading floor lamps, the one I got was £39-99, which is a bit of a bargain here. Good weighty base,then 4ft straight up, then around 18" of "snake" with a really good light area from a tiddly little head - all adjustable of course. And no "centre" to the light. Very easy on the eyes - you can adjust to peep over your shoulder if you want !

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elcreative Wizard Posts: 2,888 Karma: 5875940 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: PRS505, 600, 350, 650, Nexus 7, Note III, iPad 4 etc	Easy way is the simplest... just ensure that whatever lamp is used, shines at an angle across your reading device such that it doesn't reflect the lamp into your eyes... I use table mounted halogens set at an angle beside me, larger ones that you don't need to sit directly under and low-energy room lights with a shade that diffuses the light... simples

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Dimwit Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 12652 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	If you're reading alone, another way is to get a nice, bright lightsource but bounce it off the walls and ceiling. Indirect is much easier on the eyes.

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	My reading light has a 40 watt LCD daylight bulb in it. Soft, white light. Very nice for reading. Unlike CFLs, they turn on right away, and the bulb should last about 20 years.

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speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I find positioning is more important for me than the type of bulb. I travel a lot at times and have to make do with whatever is in place usually. I haven't found a light/lamp perfect enough to lug around with me. At home I have a wall mounted one above my bed and a goose neck adjustable by my chair. These are ok. I really like the swing arm/tilting adjustable ones in some hotel rooms. Helen

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susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	We use 150-watt 3-way bulbs (almost always on the highest setting, as I need a lot of light). The light isn't as harsh as a halogen bulb.

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