05-06-2012, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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Screen color/quality
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I have my Sony Prs-t1 since wednesday. I have read many reviews before deciding to buy it. In all of them it was mentioned how the screen was white. This is my first e-reader and I never see other readers before and do not have the possibility to do it. To me the screen appears light grey and not white (or almost white). When there is a very good day lighting the reeding is comfortable but in a rainy day or at night with artificial lighting I find the contrast is not really enough. In this case I have to go on the display preferences to put the text as black as possible, think who alters a little the fonts. As I have no point of comparison I wonder if my screen is as it should be. Are you experiencing the same with your Prs-t1? |
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05-06-2012, 08:52 PM | #3 | |
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I agree with JSWolf that a good reading light is important especially at night. It will make the screen look more white in low-light conditions. If you cannot find a cover with a built-in light, then there are many threads on MobileRead where people recommend their favorite clip-on lights. Or you could just read in an area of your home where you are sitting near a lamp with good light. |
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05-06-2012, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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I agree. Good lighting makes a huge difference. In bright light, the screens on both my T1 and 350 look almost white and the contrast is fantastic. In poor light the screens are grey and difficult to read. Then again, isn't that the case with paper books as well?
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05-07-2012, 01:00 AM | #5 |
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If better lighting doesn't make it comfortable reading use larger font, clean glasses or get new prescription for glasses.
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05-07-2012, 01:32 AM | #6 | |
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I definitely have to find a good lighting system. Here in Belgium we have much more grey days then sunny luminous days, lol. Sure we have the same problem with paper books but I thing the difference is less important then with the reader screen. |
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05-07-2012, 02:08 AM | #7 |
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$36.99 $44.00 $37.24 The use a AAA battery. You could get a rechargeable type if you want a rechargeable battery. |
05-07-2012, 12:28 PM | #8 |
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If you don't want the weight of a battery-driven light permanently built into the cover, the clip-on Lightwedge Verso Arc Rechargeable eReader Light is very nice. It weighs only a few grammes and is rechargeable via USB cable. One benefit is that if you buy a new reader you can still use the same clip-on.
However, it does seem quite pricey at the moment (eBay or Amazon). I was lucky enough to get one when they were on special offer at Waterstones. |
05-07-2012, 12:43 PM | #9 |
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Yes this light seems very interesting but as you said it is a little pricy.
At home I will use a silicon case I ordered on ebay us (I'm waiting for it). I still have to find a cover for outside reading. The sony case (even the simple one) is really very expensive (much more here than in USA and as it is a Sony I'm sure I will have to pay the customs fees if I order it from there) for a what it is. I think I will essentially need the light at home so the clip-on seems the best solution. Do you know if the Lightwedge Verso Arc Rechargeable eReader Light will fit over the silicon case? |
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I hear you about Euro prices versus US prices. I'm in the UK and we seem to have to pay top prices for everything |
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05-07-2012, 01:29 PM | #11 |
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I'm going to try to find out if the size of the clip is enough big to fit the reader + the thickness of the silicon.
Is the sony cover is made with so cheap material as I have read on reviews? An other thing is that I have the white reader and if I had to buy the official case I thing it will be nice to have it in white too but I think one part of the cover is made of fabrics, so I suppose it will be very messy. The price here for the standard cover is 35€ (45$ or 28£) I don't know if it worth it Oh yes that's true! Here in Belgium it is worst than in UK. That's why I buy very often from UK but when it is comparing to USA it is steel good to cry! |
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If you want to consider a classier case (IMO obviously) which is a bit cheaper than the official Sony, you could consider the brand new Gecko real leather one. See this recent post and subsequent ones (including my own) in the same thread to form your own opinion. Gecko is a Netherlands company, so you should get fast free shipping. If you want to see a few other case choices then start at post #1 of the same thread and while away an evening. Just a note about the Verso Arc light with the Gecko cover, though. You can't slide the clip between the reader and the Gecko case along the top edge because there is no gap there. I've had to use the right or left edge instead. The left gives more available positions. It still seems to function just fine for me. |
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05-07-2012, 03:46 PM | #13 |
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The majority of my reading time is without a light, mostly because I prefer hauling around the reader in the slimmer cover without the light, and not having to carry the clip-on light with me (I hate carrying a purse, so it's whatever I can stuff in my pockets, and the less, the better). For my eyes, by raising the contrast and lowering the brightness on the reader's settings, and using a bolder font, lets me read in dimmer light very nicely without any eye strain. I wouldn't be able to read a paperback book in that lighting, so those settings make a huge difference. You just have to experiment and find your comfort level.
When I do need to use a light, the Verso rechargeable clip-on mentioned above is very good, as is the Sony cover with the light, I switch between those two. |
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You do realize that putting your reading in a pocket is a risk of getting it damaged. All it takes is someone to bump you.
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