Which light for the Sony Reader? - Page 2

Turtle Woman · 06-15-2007, 01:15 PM

I bought several lights and like the Verilux best because I can read a whole page without adjusting it.

Studio717 · 06-17-2007, 07:16 PM

My Mighty Bright, the black dual-antennae one, is 3.25 ounces (with batteries installed but without the Reader attached

).

athlonkmf · 06-19-2007, 05:28 PM

I received my verilux light which I ordered through ebay. It's insane, this USPS package arrived even earlier than the 4GB SD-card I ordered on the same day, but then locally... Anyway. Here're 2 pics. one with low intensity setting, one with high:

High intensity

Low intensity.

Compared to the reader, it's huge.... and heavy... but the light are even. (i'll test it tonight in bed

)

From the pics, it looks like the verilux only light up the screen in contrast with the buglight. Could be a good thing.
Because of the foldable design, it's easier to stowaway I guess.

JSWolf · 06-19-2007, 05:31 PM

Here is what I get from both lights...

The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader.

The bug light has an even light on the surface of the reader.

But, the bug light spreads more light outside then the Verilux.

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

NatCh · 06-19-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

Heh, that's always the question!

athlonkmf · 06-19-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Here is what I get from both lights...

The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader.

The bug light has an even light on the surface of the reader.

But, the bug light spreads more light outside then the Verilux.

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

People have to decide it for themselves. I like the fact that the verilux does not spread out the light. ANd you only got one shiny place on your reader. On the top, which you only read for a few moments instead of 2 on both sides where it's always in your line of vision for the whole page.

Also it's more "compact" than the bug (IE no long antenna's)

It's probably easier to set into "reading mode" too, after stowing it away. Whereas you might have to adjust more with the bug.

And also the supposedly natural spectrum cathode light was a selling point for me too. I don't like the yellowish bulbs from other readers I had before.

JSWolf · 06-19-2007, 07:02 PM

What I plan on doing is going to B&N and Borders and checking out their book lighs. I'll report if there are any I might like.

Studio717 · 06-19-2007, 07:53 PM

Just FYI: the lights on the Mighty Bright dual-antennae model that I have are LEDs.

Nice, even, white light.

Rocketime · 06-20-2007, 12:13 AM

I like the even consistancy of the bug dual lights across the entire reader. As far as how much light is spread outside the reader is a question for those that have one.

athlonkmf · 06-20-2007, 05:12 AM

made used of the verilux last night. Although I was actually too tired to read, the lighting is good. The difference between low and high is minor. I actually find it a bit too bright, even on the "lowest intensity", so I had to dim it by turning the lightcathode so only 50% light is flowed out.
Contrast is very good too. The pages are almost white.

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.

astra · 06-20-2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by athlonkmf

ANd you only got one shiny place on your reader. On the top, which you only read for a few moments.

Interesting. I position it in a such way, about 90 degrees to the reader so that I don't have any shiny places at all. That's why I like it so much, no glaring.

JSWolf

Quote:

The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader

If the batteries are fresh the light is even. Sure it is not at bright as at the nearest point to verilux but it is bright enough to consider it even. There is no huge differences like I had with sony prslight, when you position it besides the reader so you don't get glare then the furthest corners are so deem that it hurts my eyes.

Though it is heavier than any light that works with tablet batteries. It is probably heavier on its own and 2AA contribute as well (it is not a problem for me because I am used to reading hardback editions and the reader+verilux is much lighter anyway) but I agree it might be a problem.

astra · 06-20-2007, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by athlonkmf

made used of the verilux last night. Although I was actually too tired to read, the lighting is good. The difference between low and high is minor. I actually find it a bit too bright, even on the "lowest intensity", so I had to dim it by turning the lightcathode so only 50% light is flowed out.
Contrast is very good too. The pages are almost white.

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.

WOW!

We are so different

I use it only on the high intensity! Otherwise I would not accept it.

athlonkmf · 06-20-2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra_lestat

WOW!

We are so different

I use it only on the high intensity! Otherwise I would not accept it.

i've got good eyes

Or mayby strong batteries

NatCh · 06-20-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by athlonkmf

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.

You might try (if you haven't already) clipping it on the side or bottom. I find that makes the weight less bothersome with the one I have -- yeah, I have to hold it, but I don't have to balance it.

mogui · 06-20-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

It's the other, MightyBright he's talking about, mogui, the 'antenna' one.

I am confused. You have the same photo in your post. If you can point me to the right one I will correct it. The MightyBright catalog is here.

View Poll Results: Which light for your Sony Reader do you like best based on the photos?
Verilux	11	61.11%
Mighty Bright dual light	7	38.89%
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06-20-2007, 05:12 AM	#25
athlonkmf Guru Posts: 714 Karma: 1014039 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500, Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3, Sony PRS350, iPad 64GB	made used of the verilux last night. Although I was actually too tired to read, the lighting is good. The difference between low and high is minor. I actually find it a bit too bright, even on the "lowest intensity", so I had to dim it by turning the lightcathode so only 50% light is flowed out. Contrast is very good too. The pages are almost white. The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring. Last edited by athlonkmf; 06-20-2007 at 05:14 AM.

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06-15-2007, 01:15 PM	#16
Turtle Woman Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roswell, NM Device: Sony Reader	I bought several lights and like the Verilux best because I can read a whole page without adjusting it.

06-17-2007, 07:16 PM	#17
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	My Mighty Bright, the black dual-antennae one, is 3.25 ounces (with batteries installed but without the Reader attached ).

06-19-2007, 05:28 PM	#18
athlonkmf Guru Posts: 714 Karma: 1014039 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500, Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3, Sony PRS350, iPad 64GB	I received my verilux light which I ordered through ebay. It's insane, this USPS package arrived even earlier than the 4GB SD-card I ordered on the same day, but then locally... Anyway. Here're 2 pics. one with low intensity setting, one with high: High intensity Low intensity. Compared to the reader, it's huge.... and heavy... but the light are even. (i'll test it tonight in bed ) From the pics, it looks like the verilux only light up the screen in contrast with the buglight. Could be a good thing. Because of the foldable design, it's easier to stowaway I guess.

06-19-2007, 05:31 PM	#19
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Here is what I get from both lights... The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader. The bug light has an even light on the surface of the reader. But, the bug light spreads more light outside then the Verilux. So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

06-19-2007, 07:02 PM	#22
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What I plan on doing is going to B&N and Borders and checking out their book lighs. I'll report if there are any I might like.

06-19-2007, 07:53 PM	#23
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Just FYI: the lights on the Mighty Bright dual-antennae model that I have are LEDs. Nice, even, white light.

06-20-2007, 12:13 AM	#24
Rocketime Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 431 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fruita, CO Device: Kindle/Nook Color/NST/Acer Iconica	I like the even consistancy of the bug dual lights across the entire reader. As far as how much light is spread outside the reader is a question for those that have one.