Backlight alternatives - Page 10

bmwvan · 09-18-2008, 04:23 PM

When my wife and I bought our 505s last month, she got a cover with a wedge light in it from Sony. Except for being a little heavy, it works really well. I didn't like the weight and passed and have a lightweight clip-on LED. Isn't the unit we bought at SonyStyle readily available?

europas_ice · 09-18-2008, 04:27 PM

That must be new. I've looked many times before and not seen it.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665480080

Looks like it doesn't work with the old style reader that I have though. I wonder why? I think the covers might attach differently?

bmwvan · 09-19-2008, 10:59 AM

The light wedge from Sony has the usual two attachment points at top and bottom and works interchangeably with a regular cover. It is a good light source, IMHO. No idea how long it has been available.

Van

LazyScot · 09-19-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by europas_ice

That must be new. I've looked many times before and not seen it.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665480080

Looks like it doesn't work with the old style reader that I have though. I wonder why? I think the covers might attach differently?

From memory of the London meeting, they do attach differently. The PRS-500 has a strange circular press on catch, but the PRS-505 (if I remember correctly) has catches about where the spine should be..

ehubbard · 09-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyScot

From memory of the London meeting, they do attach differently. The PRS-500 has a strange circular press on catch, but the PRS-505 (if I remember correctly) has catches about where the spine should be..

I am so jealous of the 505 owners! DAMN!!!! I have kept saying the only thing keeping me from upgrading from my 500 -- is that nothing else has a side light..

but to buy a 505.. just for that..hmm... I wonder what I could sell my 500 for..

dordale · 09-19-2008, 12:57 PM

ehubbard--

Assuming you live in the United States, you could take advantage of Sony's trade in program to receive $100 off of a 505.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27451

dordale

astra · 09-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Or wait till 2nd October, when Sony is going to announce something ... we don't know yet what but I believe it is worth to wait just a little bit more.

JSWolf · 09-19-2008, 03:35 PM

I did get the light wedge cover for my birthday today and it's quite nice. I'll be using it mostly to read in bed when my wife is trying to sleep.

astra · 09-19-2008, 03:47 PM

I didn't work up courage to buy one. I take my reader every day to work. This cover would be a nuisance. Swapping the reader 5-6 times a week would wear off small plastic hinges on the cover in no time.

bmwvan · 09-20-2008, 08:32 AM

I am also concerned about the plastic attachment points. I prefer to read the reader out of the cover and don't have a lot of confidence that I can make that change too often! What is the best slip on cover to use? I would hate to use a Crown Royal bag!

Vaporware · 09-25-2008, 08:56 AM

Haha, good for sony. I was wondering if they'd ever make a lightwedge for it. I'm going to work on my custom lightwedge again. I put it away after I was hassled going through airport security.

nelsonescorcio · 01-25-2009, 06:07 PM

Can someone please tell HOW can I purchase a Verilux, since Amazon.com doed not send one to Portugal - neiher Verilux itself or any other site I know of.

Thanks in advance!

Nelson

astra · 01-26-2009, 06:42 AM

Two ways.
Both are a lot more expensive now than it used to be 2 years ago. At least for the UK.
1. ebay
2. I bought mine here

However, shipping cost is prohibitiv. I paid $15 on 03/04/2007 (almost 2 years ago). It is $48!!! now.

$30 on ebay I believe.

Maybe it is cheaper for Portugal?

nelsonescorcio · 01-27-2009, 04:49 AM

Hi Astra!

Thank you very much for your quick response!

I just checked "Tools for Wellness" (where you bought yours) and it will cost me € 51,13...
I might, just might, actually pay that absurd ammount of money since my Mighty Bright just stresses my eyes too much, too quickly.
My eyes will, I hope, thank me (and, again, you).

Regards

Nelson

BBRags · 01-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Is the Verilux clipped onto the 505's back cover?

09-18-2008, 04:27 PM	#137
europas_ice Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 220 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, ID Device: iPhone 11 (Kindle app & iBooks)	That must be new. I've looked many times before and not seen it. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665480080 Looks like it doesn't work with the old style reader that I have though. I wonder why? I think the covers might attach differently? Last edited by europas_ice; 09-18-2008 at 04:28 PM. Reason: missed obvious huge red print on link I liked to

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09-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#136
bmwvan Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunica, MS USA Device: hp iPAQ 4700/Fictionwise reader/Sony 505	When my wife and I bought our 505s last month, she got a cover with a wedge light in it from Sony. Except for being a little heavy, it works really well. I didn't like the weight and passed and have a lightweight clip-on LED. Isn't the unit we bought at SonyStyle readily available?

09-19-2008, 10:59 AM	#138
bmwvan Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunica, MS USA Device: hp iPAQ 4700/Fictionwise reader/Sony 505	The light wedge from Sony has the usual two attachment points at top and bottom and works interchangeably with a regular cover. It is a good light source, IMHO. No idea how long it has been available. Van

09-19-2008, 12:57 PM	#141
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	ehubbard-- Assuming you live in the United States, you could take advantage of Sony's trade in program to receive $100 off of a 505. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27451 dordale

09-19-2008, 03:28 PM	#142
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Or wait till 2nd October, when Sony is going to announce something ... we don't know yet what but I believe it is worth to wait just a little bit more.

09-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#143
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,556 Karma: 145863177 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I did get the light wedge cover for my birthday today and it's quite nice. I'll be using it mostly to read in bed when my wife is trying to sleep.

09-19-2008, 03:47 PM	#144
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I didn't work up courage to buy one. I take my reader every day to work. This cover would be a nuisance. Swapping the reader 5-6 times a week would wear off small plastic hinges on the cover in no time.

09-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#145
bmwvan Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunica, MS USA Device: hp iPAQ 4700/Fictionwise reader/Sony 505	I am also concerned about the plastic attachment points. I prefer to read the reader out of the cover and don't have a lot of confidence that I can make that change too often! What is the best slip on cover to use? I would hate to use a Crown Royal bag!

09-25-2008, 08:56 AM	#146
Vaporware Not here yet. Posts: 49 Karma: 11 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: ETI-2 Ebook Reader	Haha, good for sony. I was wondering if they'd ever make a lightwedge for it. I'm going to work on my custom lightwedge again. I put it away after I was hassled going through airport security.

01-25-2009, 06:07 PM	#147
nelsonescorcio Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 102 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Portugal Device: Cybook Gen 3	Can someone please tell HOW can I purchase a Verilux, since Amazon.com doed not send one to Portugal - neiher Verilux itself or any other site I know of. Thanks in advance! Nelson

01-26-2009, 06:42 AM	#148
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Two ways. Both are a lot more expensive now than it used to be 2 years ago. At least for the UK. 1. ebay 2. I bought mine here However, shipping cost is prohibitiv. I paid $15 on 03/04/2007 (almost 2 years ago). It is $48!!! now. $30 on ebay I believe. Maybe it is cheaper for Portugal?

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01-27-2009, 04:49 AM	#149
nelsonescorcio Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 102 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Portugal Device: Cybook Gen 3	Hi Astra! Thank you very much for your quick response! I just checked "Tools for Wellness" (where you bought yours) and it will cost me € 51,13... I might, just might, actually pay that absurd ammount of money since my Mighty Bright just stresses my eyes too much, too quickly. My eyes will, I hope, thank me (and, again, you). Regards Nelson

01-28-2009, 10:49 AM	#150
BBRags Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: None	Is the Verilux clipped onto the 505's back cover?