Please help me figure out how to light this little guy - Page 2

TheBard · 03-15-2010, 12:31 PM

In my search for a light that did not create a "hot spot" (bright reflection) on the screen, I tried one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Mode-10-LED-Fl...item414db7e0f7

While reclining in bed or on a couch, place the light on your forehead. Looks silly, but works! A slight twist of the reader directs the "hot spot" away from the viewing area. The small light is not objectionable to anyone sleeping nearby.

Desertway · 03-15-2010, 01:48 PM

That is pretty funny

But it does look like it would work.

jswinden · 03-15-2010, 02:20 PM

I use a cover on my Aluratek Libre (same as JBL) that was made for the Sony PRS300. This is the clip on cover made by Sony . I removed the clip and used velcro to attach the Libre to the cover. When the cover is bent around behind the Libre, I can attach a MightyBright to it and this works well. A smaller clip on light would be better, but I used what I had.

JSWolf · 03-15-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswinden

I use a cover on my Aluratek Libre (same as JBL) that was made for the Sony PRS300. This is the clip on cover made by Sony . I removed the clip and used velcro to attach the Libre to the cover. When the cover is bent around behind the Libre, I can attach a MightyBright to it and this works well. A smaller clip on light would be better, but I used what I had.

Looks good. The light seems to give a nice even lighting to the screen.

jswinden · 03-15-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Looks good. The light seems to give a nice even lighting to the screen.

It does a good job, but the MightyBright is fairly heavy as it uses three AAA batteries so it makes the reader a bit top heavy. A smaller light would probably be better. I still prefer using a floor lamp, but understand why she cannot go that route.

gstealer · 03-16-2010, 09:41 AM

I saved alot of money and use the bedlamp...
I just got my wife one of those sleeping masks from the dollar store..

mitchwah · 03-20-2010, 01:01 AM

how about those led lights that you clip on the ear. like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AMAZING-Over-Ear-Clip-On-LED-Reading-Light-Flashlight

booklover6 · 03-23-2010, 03:32 PM

I do what Ghosthawk does....the photo album cover, the velcro, the mighty bright. Next I plan to make a fabric slip case to slip it into when not in use, though my paperback book covers work for that too.

idraw22 · 03-25-2010, 04:10 AM

I have used two lights for reading, seemed to work well. When I read on my palm outside, and it was dark, I'd use this clip on light I found at Books a Million. It looks like an Ipod shuffle, forget then name, but it clips on to your lapel, or collar whatever the light focused on the book and it was great for reading. Except when I was lying in bed reading at night. Then I used a headlamp. Works great for me, had a straight stream of light. The hard cover I use would work great for clipping on but it's bulky. Usually the Jetbook seems to work great on reflected light. Good luck!

Jack Tingle · 03-27-2010, 10:53 AM

My solution is simpler. I read on the jetBook in daylight or strong room light. When I want to read in the dark, I pull out the SD card with all my ebooks on it and put it in an old PDA with the backlight set to the dimmest setting. Works fine.

"Don't read in the dark! You'll ruin your eyes!" - Mother

Regards,
Jack Tingle

03-15-2010, 02:20 PM	#18
jswinden Nameless Being	I use a cover on my Aluratek Libre (same as JBL) that was made for the Sony PRS300. This is the clip on cover made by Sony . I removed the clip and used velcro to attach the Libre to the cover. When the cover is bent around behind the Libre, I can attach a MightyBright to it and this works well. A smaller clip on light would be better, but I used what I had. Attached Thumbnails

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TheBard Bifocal Wearer Posts: 49 Karma: 38902 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Device: Kobo Touch, Aura, Clara ...	In my search for a light that did not create a "hot spot" (bright reflection) on the screen, I tried one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Mode-10-LED-Fl...item414db7e0f7 While reclining in bed or on a couch, place the light on your forehead. Looks silly, but works! A slight twist of the reader directs the "hot spot" away from the viewing area. The small light is not objectionable to anyone sleeping nearby.

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Desertway Addict Posts: 333 Karma: 1701842 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	That is pretty funny But it does look like it would work.

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gstealer Member Posts: 15 Karma: 51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western NY Device: Aluratek Libre Pro, Nook Color (rooted)	I saved alot of money and use the bedlamp... I just got my wife one of those sleeping masks from the dollar store..

03-20-2010, 01:01 AM	#22
mitchwah Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 66 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook Lite, Ematic 7" eReader	how about those led lights that you clip on the ear. like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/AMAZING-Over-Ear-Clip-On-LED-Reading-Light-Flashlight

03-23-2010, 03:32 PM	#23
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I do what Ghosthawk does....the photo album cover, the velcro, the mighty bright. Next I plan to make a fabric slip case to slip it into when not in use, though my paperback book covers work for that too.

03-25-2010, 04:10 AM	#24
idraw22 Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 1094380 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: arkansas Device: Jetbook Lite, Kindle 3, jetbook mini, sony clie, sony prs-T1	I have used two lights for reading, seemed to work well. When I read on my palm outside, and it was dark, I'd use this clip on light I found at Books a Million. It looks like an Ipod shuffle, forget then name, but it clips on to your lapel, or collar whatever the light focused on the book and it was great for reading. Except when I was lying in bed reading at night. Then I used a headlamp. Works great for me, had a straight stream of light. The hard cover I use would work great for clipping on but it's bulky. Usually the Jetbook seems to work great on reflected light. Good luck!

03-27-2010, 10:53 AM	#25
Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	My solution is simpler. I read on the jetBook in daylight or strong room light. When I want to read in the dark, I pull out the SD card with all my ebooks on it and put it in an old PDA with the backlight set to the dimmest setting. Works fine. "Don't read in the dark! You'll ruin your eyes!" - Mother Regards, Jack Tingle

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