PRS-600 in search for an anti-glare film for the prs600 - Page 7

wrightde · 01-28-2010, 04:22 PM

I ordered a screen protector called Kai off of ebay. It's shipping from Hong Kong so it may take a week or two. I will upload some photos as soon as I receive it. It was only USD $10.99 so wasn't a hugh investment.

drmaxx · 01-30-2010, 07:20 AM

Just to add an other product and opinion:
I applied the 3M Vikuiti DQC-160 on my PRS600. Easy to apply and good fit.
Nice smooth surface - very resilient to dirt and fingerprints. However, slightly worse in the glare department. Not quite sure I would recommend it, but it is not that bad that I would remove it immediately.

Hogan · 01-30-2010, 04:17 PM

I applied the ARMR 200 to my Sony 600 and to be honest I see no noticable difference. It does however show up the finger prints much worse than the original screen. I'm probably going to ditch it but I'll give it another day or two yet to see if it improves.

mbelec · 01-30-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks drmaxx and hogan for reporting on these, as I was looking at them as options; wrightde - let us know about your screen protector when it comes. I'm trying to avoid spending as much on screen protectors as I did on the reader!

Onecanuck · 01-31-2010, 08:02 PM

The glare is caused by the extra layer from the touch sensor film. Essentially putting the text that much deeper into the unit. So adding an anti-glare film will only exasperate the problem. I tilt my PRS-600 to take care of the problem. But, good luck in your quest.

miffymiffster · 01-31-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspector S

I have just fitted the ARM 200, purchased via Amazon and am reasonably impressed. Subjectively it reduces the glare and I only notice the slight loss of clarity when reading in dim light, such as on the train this morning.

However what I have noticed is that it shows finger marks where I turn the pages much more than on the Sony screen.

I have not had to clean the Sony screen, apart from when applying the ARM film, but I will definitely have to do so if I continue to use the film.

Yup. fingerprints do stick more to the ARMR200 but it is very easy to wipe clean. just use a microfiber cloth, tissue, or cleaning cloth for glasses

rmm200 · 01-31-2010, 10:15 PM

I have never seen any film I thought improved visibility. I would not consider putting anything on my 600.

Robert

wrightde · 02-10-2010, 01:18 PM

How can I upload pics?

SCION · 02-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightde

How can I upload pics?

Look for the paper clip icon in the toolbar of your reply.

wrightde · 02-11-2010, 06:06 AM

So I think I can upload these pics now. I finally got my Kai screen protector. It seems to work pretty well. Here are the pics before and after.

Here is the link to the item I ordered:

http://cgi.ebay.com/kai-Anti-Glare-S...item3ca6e3629b

I ordered this for the Archos 7 and it fit my PRS-900 almost perfectly. The bottom page number strip is the only part that it does not cover. I like it enough to leave it on. It also does get the fingerprints but not too bad.

This does not seem to interfer with the touch screen capabilities at all. I did recalibrate anyway just to fine tune...

As well as this works, it does not prevent all glare. I don't think anything we find will do that....

Just my $.02

Secretlyowned · 02-13-2010, 12:23 PM

I was able to get a free sample of the AMR200 Anti-reflection. For those that want to try to get one, what I did was say I was a doctor, and put in the name of a local hospital, with my home address. Reason: For touch screen devices.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3.../ordersamples/

cgk · 03-26-2010, 07:38 AM

Did anyone take this any further? anyone still using their ARM200 stuff?

drmaxx · 04-05-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgk

Did anyone take this any further? anyone still using their ARM200 stuff?

I am still using my Vikuiti DQC-160 - (see my assessment above). I am using the touch screen a lot and having the extra protection is worth the slightly worse glare. I can confidently wipe off the muck and dirt with anything (e.g. paper towels) without any fear of scratches (which would bug me way more then glare). After heavy use the protection does not show any kind of wear. Even at the corner that I use for turning the page, I can not identify any wear.

eturkmen76 · 08-11-2010, 03:26 PM

As a previous Prs-505 owner, I'm quite dissatisfied from glare issue on Prs-600, really dissapointing, but I give a try to Lexerd's TrueVue anti-glare screen protector.

Bought from Amazon.com, will ship to my country in just 4 days, working perfectly, glare is reduced by at least 50%, almost same quality in prs-505, no lost in contrast.

http://www.amazon.com/Lexerd-PRS-600...1554629&sr=8-1

Wish I take before/after photos, The item is strongly recommended !

lacymarie7575 · 08-11-2010, 05:34 PM

im speakin from experience here...i have not found one yet that reduces glare...and I have looked high and low. sniff sniff.....now i just change my chair position so that there is not so much glare. Honestly it is the only thing about the PRS600 that i dont like.

01-30-2010, 07:20 AM	#92
drmaxx Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 57808 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Vikuiti DQC-160 Just to add an other product and opinion: I applied the 3M Vikuiti DQC-160 on my PRS600. Easy to apply and good fit. Nice smooth surface - very resilient to dirt and fingerprints. However, slightly worse in the glare department. Not quite sure I would recommend it, but it is not that bad that I would remove it immediately.

02-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#98
wrightde Member Posts: 11 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	How can I upload pics? Last edited by wrightde; 02-10-2010 at 01:26 PM. Reason: cant upload pics

02-11-2010, 06:06 AM	#100
wrightde Member Posts: 11 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	So I think I can upload these pics now. I finally got my Kai screen protector. It seems to work pretty well. Here are the pics before and after. Here is the link to the item I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/kai-Anti-Glare-S...item3ca6e3629b I ordered this for the Archos 7 and it fit my PRS-900 almost perfectly. The bottom page number strip is the only part that it does not cover. I like it enough to leave it on. It also does get the fingerprints but not too bad. This does not seem to interfer with the touch screen capabilities at all. I did recalibrate anyway just to fine tune... As well as this works, it does not prevent all glare. I don't think anything we find will do that.... Just my $.02 Attached Thumbnails

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01-28-2010, 04:22 PM	#91
wrightde Member Posts: 11 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	I ordered a screen protector called Kai off of ebay. It's shipping from Hong Kong so it may take a week or two. I will upload some photos as soon as I receive it. It was only USD $10.99 so wasn't a hugh investment.

01-30-2010, 04:17 PM	#93
Hogan Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 5228 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Device: Motorola Xoom	I applied the ARMR 200 to my Sony 600 and to be honest I see no noticable difference. It does however show up the finger prints much worse than the original screen. I'm probably going to ditch it but I'll give it another day or two yet to see if it improves.

01-30-2010, 07:44 PM	#94
mbelec Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 1165996 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Device: sony prs-350, Ipad 3	Thanks drmaxx and hogan for reporting on these, as I was looking at them as options; wrightde - let us know about your screen protector when it comes. I'm trying to avoid spending as much on screen protectors as I did on the reader!

01-31-2010, 08:02 PM	#95
Onecanuck Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Sony PRS600S	The glare is caused by the extra layer from the touch sensor film. Essentially putting the text that much deeper into the unit. So adding an anti-glare film will only exasperate the problem. I tilt my PRS-600 to take care of the problem. But, good luck in your quest.

01-31-2010, 10:15 PM	#97
rmm200 Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 414 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bend, OR Device: Sony PRS-600	I have never seen any film I thought improved visibility. I would not consider putting anything on my 600. Robert

02-13-2010, 12:23 PM	#101
Secretlyowned Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: WI, USA Device: Nook Color, Kindle 3, Nook Classic (previously Sony PRS-600BC)	I was able to get a free sample of the AMR200 Anti-reflection. For those that want to try to get one, what I did was say I was a doctor, and put in the name of a local hospital, with my home address. Reason: For touch screen devices. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3.../ordersamples/

03-26-2010, 07:38 AM	#102
cgk Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 480356 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Paperwhite Signature	Did anyone take this any further? anyone still using their ARM200 stuff?

08-11-2010, 03:26 PM	#104
eturkmen76 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbuş, Turkey Device: PRS-505 previously, PRS-600 then, prs-900 now	As a previous Prs-505 owner, I'm quite dissatisfied from glare issue on Prs-600, really dissapointing, but I give a try to Lexerd's TrueVue anti-glare screen protector. Bought from Amazon.com, will ship to my country in just 4 days, working perfectly, glare is reduced by at least 50%, almost same quality in prs-505, no lost in contrast. http://www.amazon.com/Lexerd-PRS-600...1554629&sr=8-1 Wish I take before/after photos, The item is strongly recommended !

08-11-2010, 05:34 PM	#105
lacymarie7575 reading about reading ;-> Posts: 44 Karma: 30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Device: Sony PRS-600, BB	im speakin from experience here...i have not found one yet that reduces glare...and I have looked high and low. sniff sniff.....now i just change my chair position so that there is not so much glare. Honestly it is the only thing about the PRS600 that i dont like.

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