PRS-T1 Bevel Glare - Sunlight?

marty1990 · 06-11-2012, 08:48 AM

So, I haven't managed to use my PRS-T1 outside yet. Weather has been all over the place. Am going away in the next couple of weeks abroad, so it's going to be hot... therefore sunny.

Am wondering whether the bevel will be a distraction when reading outside, since it's pretty shiny? I'm going to need a case for travelling, but dunno whether to get one that covers the bevel, or one that just has those elastic corner holdings. Is the bevel easily scratched?

Opinions would be great.

Thanks.

frekilson · 06-11-2012, 10:10 AM

I used it only one time outside and the shiny bevel really was a big distraction. I bought a bevel covering case (the one from Gecko) and although it's not covering everything (the IR sensors plastic just around the screen is not covered) it definitely reduces the eye strain when reading - something that i hadn't noticed before the case.

bla · 06-11-2012, 10:26 AM

use a bit of masking tape if it bothers you I haven't found it a distraction and I read in the garden most of the day, much cheaper than a case lol

Vala · 06-11-2012, 11:33 AM

I use a silicone slip on case. It does not cover the whole bevel. I was reading in bright sunlight in the car last week and never noticed any glare. I believe about 1/4" of the bevel is showing. The cheap silicone cover I got from Amazon and the same are on eBay too.

It is more like a bumper. But I sure saved my new PRS-T1 the other day. I had it in my hands, bent over to hook the USB cable up to the computer (concrete floor) and somehow the whole Reader flew out of my hand up in the air and in slow motion... I kept saying "Please land on the case", the whole thing ended up landing in the office chair.

I have noticed the silicone cover really keeps it from sliding in strange ways that I read. I can easily cross my legs and set it on the top leg, let go of it and read. I have set it on the arm of the sofa and it also sticks to it. It is not going to slide anywhere.

treadlightly · 06-11-2012, 12:03 PM

I have a DecalGirl black matte skin (the design is "Haiku") applied to only the front. I'm very happy with this, as I read at home with a window behind me and the glare off the bezel drove me nuts.

Bookworm_Girl · 06-11-2012, 02:30 PM

The glare drove me nuts too so I installed a DecalGirl skin as well. I recommend a skin or a case that covers the bezel. Really it's a personal preference so hard to predict whether it will annoy you or not.

frozennorth · 06-11-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treadlightly

I have a DecalGirl black matte skin (the design is "Haiku") applied to only the front. I'm very happy with this, as I read at home with a window behind me and the glare off the bezel drove me nuts.

I ordered the same design for mine 1st of June. Hope it gets here soon.

treadlightly · 06-11-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frozennorth

I ordered the same design for mine 1st of June. Hope it gets here soon.

Mine took a loooong time to arrive, close to 4 weeks if I recall.

booklover6 · 06-11-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vala

I use a silicone slip on case. It does not cover the whole bevel. I was reading in bright sunlight in the car last week and never noticed any glare. I believe about 1/4" of the bevel is showing. The cheap silicone cover I got from Amazon and the same are on eBay too.

That's what I have on my T1, too. Those skins are pretty, until you have to take it off or return a device. I won't buy another one. Waste of money.

frozennorth · 06-11-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treadlightly

Mine took a loooong time to arrive, close to 4 weeks if I recall.

In the shipped notification it gives an estimated delivery date of June 13th. I guess I'll wait and see what happens.

carpetmojo · 06-11-2012, 06:17 PM

I must be deficient in some sensitive reading sense or something, 'cos I've never noticd any distraction, sunglasses being all I would use in bright sunlight.

Perhaps I concentrate on the words too much ?

AnotherCat · 06-11-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

I must be deficient in some sensitive reading sense or something, 'cos I've never noticd any distraction, sunglasses being all I would use in bright sunlight.

Perhaps I concentrate on the words too much ?

I suffer from the same deficiency - would love to know what it is. Bit of a worry really

.

jackie_w · 06-14-2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

I must be deficient in some sensitive reading sense or something, 'cos I've never noticd any distraction, sunglasses being all I would use in bright sunlight.

Perhaps I concentrate on the words too much ?

But we live in the U.K. What would we know about strong sunlight...?

carpetmojo · 06-14-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie_w

But we live in the U.K. What would we know about strong sunlight...?

Ashen · 08-10-2012, 04:11 AM

i've just posted another thread (sorry)

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=187557

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

i was getting annoyed (like lots of people here) and i didnt want to take my machine apart, and being a jeweller, i have this;

its like a rubber sandpaper: but because its in a block, its quite easy to be precise. I also covered the actual screen with some paper to catch any debris.

anyway - it worked nicely for me, and you can use it to clean your jewellery too!

http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-CFK
A medium/soft rubber block (approx. 3 1/4" x 2") impreg- nated with an abrasive. Can be cut into a required shape or used in the block form. Suitable for cleaning an area of a surface or simply to create a satin finish.

06-11-2012, 08:48 AM	#1
marty1990 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: None	Bevel Glare - Sunlight? So, I haven't managed to use my PRS-T1 outside yet. Weather has been all over the place. Am going away in the next couple of weeks abroad, so it's going to be hot... therefore sunny. Am wondering whether the bevel will be a distraction when reading outside, since it's pretty shiny? I'm going to need a case for travelling, but dunno whether to get one that covers the bevel, or one that just has those elastic corner holdings. Is the bevel easily scratched? Opinions would be great. Thanks.

06-11-2012, 06:17 PM	#11
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	Ummmm.......... I must be deficient in some sensitive reading sense or something, 'cos I've never noticd any distraction, sunglasses being all I would use in bright sunlight. Perhaps I concentrate on the words too much ?

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06-11-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
frekilson Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Sony PRS T1	I used it only one time outside and the shiny bevel really was a big distraction. I bought a bevel covering case (the one from Gecko) and although it's not covering everything (the IR sensors plastic just around the screen is not covered) it definitely reduces the eye strain when reading - something that i hadn't noticed before the case.

06-11-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
bla E bookworm Posts: 358 Karma: 2013666 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony PRS T1,Android Tablet, I phone	use a bit of masking tape if it bothers you I haven't found it a distraction and I read in the garden most of the day, much cheaper than a case lol

06-11-2012, 11:33 AM	#4
Vala Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 24186 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Device: Sony PRS-300, PRS-T1	I use a silicone slip on case. It does not cover the whole bevel. I was reading in bright sunlight in the car last week and never noticed any glare. I believe about 1/4" of the bevel is showing. The cheap silicone cover I got from Amazon and the same are on eBay too. It is more like a bumper. But I sure saved my new PRS-T1 the other day. I had it in my hands, bent over to hook the USB cable up to the computer (concrete floor) and somehow the whole Reader flew out of my hand up in the air and in slow motion... I kept saying "Please land on the case", the whole thing ended up landing in the office chair. I have noticed the silicone cover really keeps it from sliding in strange ways that I read. I can easily cross my legs and set it on the top leg, let go of it and read. I have set it on the arm of the sofa and it also sticks to it. It is not going to slide anywhere.

06-11-2012, 12:03 PM	#5
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I have a DecalGirl black matte skin (the design is "Haiku") applied to only the front. I'm very happy with this, as I read at home with a window behind me and the glare off the bezel drove me nuts.

06-11-2012, 02:30 PM	#6
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	The glare drove me nuts too so I installed a DecalGirl skin as well. I recommend a skin or a case that covers the bezel. Really it's a personal preference so hard to predict whether it will annoy you or not.

08-10-2012, 04:11 AM	#15
Ashen Member Posts: 16 Karma: 2044 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1	i've just posted another thread (sorry) https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=187557 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i was getting annoyed (like lots of people here) and i didnt want to take my machine apart, and being a jeweller, i have this; its like a rubber sandpaper: but because its in a block, its quite easy to be precise. I also covered the actual screen with some paper to catch any debris. anyway - it worked nicely for me, and you can use it to clean your jewellery too! http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-CFK A medium/soft rubber block (approx. 3 1/4" x 2") impreg- nated with an abrasive. Can be cut into a required shape or used in the block form. Suitable for cleaning an area of a surface or simply to create a satin finish.