booklights

terraskye · 10-03-2010, 03:50 PM

What kind of booklights do you use with your reader other than those that come integrated with a cover.

I'd like to pick one up for my 650 but there doesnt seem to be much space on top for a light so hopefully someone can show theirs or one similar with a light on it.
I'd like to pick one up tomorrow. I can get the Mighty Bright ones at Chapters I"m pretty sure but there wasnt any way to physically check w/out opening the packaging

TIA

dax123 · 10-03-2010, 06:20 PM

I didn't go for the light cover this time, did with the prs 600, but found the light too dim. So I got a mighty bright xtraflex2 for the first time in my life and I love it. It's got 2 led lights and you can either just have one on, or both, I prefer both. I put it on the standard cover I have around my prs 650.

terraskye · 10-03-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dax123

I didn't go for the light cover this time, did with the prs 600, but found the light too dim. So I got a mighty bright xtraflex2 for the first time in my life and I love it. It's got 2 led lights and you can either just have one on, or both, I prefer both. I put it on the standard cover I have around my prs 650.

do you think it would work just clipping directly on the reader? I dont have a cover and am waiting to see if M-edge comes out with one for the 650's before i succumb to a Sony one

grooks · 10-03-2010, 08:24 PM

I wouldn't clip to the actual reader but clip to the back cover.

terraskye · 10-03-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by grooks

I wouldn't clip to the actual reader but clip to the back cover.

ok...I don't have a cover yet though

darn

grooks · 10-03-2010, 09:12 PM

You could get something similar to a miner's headlamp.

terraskye · 10-03-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by grooks

You could get something similar to a miner's headlamp.

Visions of Peggy Hill just flashed through my mind

I think I'll wait for two weeks and then probably get sony cover and a mighty bright light

dordale · 10-03-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dax123

I didn't go for the light cover this time, did with the prs 600, but found the light too dim. So I got a mighty bright xtraflex2 for the first time in my life and I love it. It's got 2 led lights and you can either just have one on, or both, I prefer both. I put it on the standard cover I have around my prs 650.

I did buy the lighted cover for my 650--and they must have changed it from the 600's light. The light in it is very bright--in fact I've never used the bright setting. I find the dim setting to give plenty of light.

dordale

TripletDad · 10-04-2010, 12:52 AM

I use a Beam N Read Light LED 3 Hands Free Light with my Kindle 3. It's worn around the neck instead of attaching to the eReader or a cover so it doesn't add weight to the device, is able to shine light from the front instead of from off to one side, and will work with all eReaders. Battery life is 120 hours with regular alkalines. Although I may be biased (I'm from the manufacturer), it's worked great for me for reading in bed and during a recent cross country plane flight. It can also be used for dead tree newspapers and books, for knitting, as a power outage light, and other tasks.

m-reader · 10-04-2010, 02:07 AM

Did you check the original Sony cover with light built-in? It works really well!
It is a bit more expensive than some other on the market, but you do get both the cover and the light for the money.

dax123 · 10-04-2010, 03:09 AM

I just tried it and the Mighty Bright xtraflex2 can be clipped to the reader without any problem. The clamp has some rubber patches on each side so it won't damage the reader.

I did hear they changed the light in the lighted cover at least where it's about turning it on and off, that now goes automatically when you pull out the light and put it back in? That's nifty. Who knows I might still try the lighted cover someday. I keep forgetting to bring my MB light upstairs when I go to bed and I want to do some reading in bed. Guess I'm still to used to having the lighted cover. LOL

m-reader · 10-04-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dax123

I did hear they changed the light in the lighted cover at least where it's about turning it on and off, that now goes automatically when you pull out the light and put it back in? That's nifty.

Tell me about it. I went looking for a screwdriver to fix the bugger thinking it's broken. No matter how hard I push the slider button back, it wouldn't turn off.
Lucky my wife figured it out before I did any damage

astra · 10-04-2010, 05:04 AM

Before Super LEDs, I used Verilux Full Spectrum Light. It is quite bright and gives even coverage for 6" screen. Moreover, because it isn't located above the screen, there is no glare issue that I had with all LEDs. Standard LED lights were weak, so you had to locate it above the screen to get enough light thus getting bad glare. However, Verilux has a few drawbacks, such as it is a bit heavy and a power hog. I have been using it for 2 years. No regrets, it was the best at its time.
About one year ago I bought Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 LED Light. It rocks! It is very bright, thus you don't have to have it above the screen, so you avoid glare completely (just like with Verilux) but it is lighter and its 3xAAA serve much longer. So far, it is the perfect light for me.

slantybard · 10-04-2010, 05:30 AM

I picked up the sony lighted cover for my 650 and think it is very bright and works really well. Quite a good design.

terraskye · 10-04-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dax123

I just tried it and the Mighty Bright xtraflex2 can be clipped to the reader without any problem. The clamp has some rubber patches on each side so it won't damage the reader.

I did hear they changed the light in the lighted cover at least where it's about turning it on and off, that now goes automatically when you pull out the light and put it back in? That's nifty. Who knows I might still try the lighted cover someday. I keep forgetting to bring my MB light upstairs when I go to bed and I want to do some reading in bed. Guess I'm still to used to having the lighted cover. LOL

Awesome and thanks

guess I better confirm that Chapters has those in stock and head out today or order online

10-03-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
terraskye Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 9738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Device: Mine:Kindle 3(wifi)Sony PRS-300(died)His: Sony Prs-300	booklights What kind of booklights do you use with your reader other than those that come integrated with a cover. I'd like to pick one up for my 650 but there doesnt seem to be much space on top for a light so hopefully someone can show theirs or one similar with a light on it. I'd like to pick one up tomorrow. I can get the Mighty Bright ones at Chapters I"m pretty sure but there wasnt any way to physically check w/out opening the packaging TIA

10-04-2010, 12:52 AM	#9
TripletDad Banned Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: kindle	I use a Beam N Read Light LED 3 Hands Free Light with my Kindle 3. It's worn around the neck instead of attaching to the eReader or a cover so it doesn't add weight to the device, is able to shine light from the front instead of from off to one side, and will work with all eReaders. Battery life is 120 hours with regular alkalines. Although I may be biased (I'm from the manufacturer), it's worked great for me for reading in bed and during a recent cross country plane flight. It can also be used for dead tree newspapers and books, for knitting, as a power outage light, and other tasks. Last edited by TripletDad; 10-04-2010 at 12:59 AM.

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dax123 Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 700052 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Netherlands Device: Silver PRS 600, Red PRS 650, Kindle 3 WiFi (Keyboard), Kindle 4 basic	I didn't go for the light cover this time, did with the prs 600, but found the light too dim. So I got a mighty bright xtraflex2 for the first time in my life and I love it. It's got 2 led lights and you can either just have one on, or both, I prefer both. I put it on the standard cover I have around my prs 650.

10-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#4
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	I wouldn't clip to the actual reader but clip to the back cover.

10-03-2010, 09:12 PM	#6
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	You could get something similar to a miner's headlamp.

10-04-2010, 02:07 AM	#10
m-reader Guru Posts: 785 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300. PRS-650, PRS-900, iPad2, Iconia A500, Irex Iliad (sold)	Did you check the original Sony cover with light built-in? It works really well! It is a bit more expensive than some other on the market, but you do get both the cover and the light for the money.

10-04-2010, 03:09 AM	#11
dax123 Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 700052 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Netherlands Device: Silver PRS 600, Red PRS 650, Kindle 3 WiFi (Keyboard), Kindle 4 basic	I just tried it and the Mighty Bright xtraflex2 can be clipped to the reader without any problem. The clamp has some rubber patches on each side so it won't damage the reader. I did hear they changed the light in the lighted cover at least where it's about turning it on and off, that now goes automatically when you pull out the light and put it back in? That's nifty. Who knows I might still try the lighted cover someday. I keep forgetting to bring my MB light upstairs when I go to bed and I want to do some reading in bed. Guess I'm still to used to having the lighted cover. LOL

10-04-2010, 05:04 AM	#13
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Before Super LEDs, I used Verilux Full Spectrum Light. It is quite bright and gives even coverage for 6" screen. Moreover, because it isn't located above the screen, there is no glare issue that I had with all LEDs. Standard LED lights were weak, so you had to locate it above the screen to get enough light thus getting bad glare. However, Verilux has a few drawbacks, such as it is a bit heavy and a power hog. I have been using it for 2 years. No regrets, it was the best at its time. About one year ago I bought Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 LED Light. It rocks! It is very bright, thus you don't have to have it above the screen, so you avoid glare completely (just like with Verilux) but it is lighter and its 3xAAA serve much longer. So far, it is the perfect light for me.

10-04-2010, 05:30 AM	#14
slantybard my parent's oops... Posts: 463 Karma: 1477570 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Vx->Handera->Clie-> Axim->505->650->KPW/Aura ->iOS/L2	I picked up the sony lighted cover for my 650 and think it is very bright and works really well. Quite a good design.

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