PRS-T1 Clip on LED Light?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by zooyuka

This is all true, but I really don't want a case w/ built in light. I just use a protective sleeve for my reader when I travel. I doubt I would forget the light if I intend to use my reader. Also, I can buy the batteries in bulk for less than .20 a piece. If I find myself reading more that 30 hours anyway on a vaction I should just stay home anyway....LOL.

Taking your reader out of the house with just a sleeve is a reader looking to be dropped and broken. Sleeves are a waste of money. They give 0 protection when the device it in use. Plus I actually find a reader is easier to hold when in a case then when it's not in a case.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by zooyuka

I'm guessing it has to do with weight. Something clipped to the top of the reader with a larger battery could make the machine really off balance when reading.

I'm thinking it's the size. Where would a AAA battery go without making it a bit unwieldy?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by zooyuka

This is the one I bought. Its nothing fancy, but does the job. I wish it was a little snugger, but it was the closest I could find. I think it is more than adequate to protect in a briefcase, luggage, purse etc.

I've also considered adding one of thesefor a snugger fit and added protection.

Your wanting added protection, yet your willing to settle for less protection. Makes no sense. A case gives added protection. A sleeve gives lesser protection.

[Cdesja5]

To each his own... I've used both and neither of them are a guarantee that nothing will happen. You just have to use common sense and remember that it's glass and plastic/metal and fragile and act accordingly.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Cdesja5

To each his own... I've used both and neither of them are a guarantee that nothing will happen. You just have to use common sense and remember that it's glass and plastic/metal and fragile and act accordingly.

True that a case is not 100% effective. But it's a lot more effective then having nothing.

[zooyuka]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

True that a case is not 100% effective. But it's a lot more effective then having nothing.

Thanks for derailing the topic! I really was just looking for info on a clip light.

I find a sleeve to be more than adequate for my lifestyle. It may not be suitable for others, but it is just right for me.

[4691mls]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Taking your reader out of the house with just a sleeve is a reader looking to be dropped and broken. Sleeves are a waste of money. They give 0 protection when the device it in use. Plus I actually find a reader is easier to hold when in a case then when it's not in a case.

As a woman with small hands, I find the T-1 easier to hold without a case. In fact, one reason I chose the T-1 was that it was narrower than some of the other readers I looked at and thus fit my hand better.

(I do use a case (the plain Sony case) when I take my T-1 away from home.)

[Teknikal]

Well just back on the irrelevant case topic which is probably my fault for mentioning it originally, I don't think the official Sony cover would offer much protection at all I felt pretty ripped off when I first purchased it.

The pretty good light and the fact it keeps dust away from the screen are really it's only saving graces in my eyes.

[tvuongpham]

Clip on LED lights are great..I used to have a bunch lying around the house..picked up at $1.

The challenge is: clipping it onto something! The ereaders have smaller and smaller frames.. and having it in a case helps to have something to clip it on to.

I used a clip on light for PRS 600 and PRS 350.

I have used the integrated light / case combo. Adds a bit more weight (at a min the AAA battery) and size to the overall reader.

But either way .. the key to using it is trying to find the best position that will illuminate enough to read without glare.

Often annoyed I end up sitting next to a lamp or reading from the ipad.. (just can't read long time on the ipad)

There are tons of LEDs clip on lights.. one bulb, two bulb etc.
but keep in mind replacement batteries.

cheap option: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEXIBLE-BOO...item3cc5345baf


I have had much success with this one>
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Point-...item19cbe02720

You can loop it into the clip for compact storage!
two led
two cr batteries..
last a long time

Amazon sells it for 15$
http://www.amazon.com/LightWedge-Cli.../dp/B002VEC47A

[dordale]

I have this one:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/lyra...=9781616874445

Which, I'm pretty sure is just a Barnes and Noble branded version of the light Cdesja5 posted about. Works very well with both my 650 and my 350.