Backlight alternatives - Page 8

astra · 09-16-2007, 05:56 AM

Don't forget about Verilux Natural Spectrum Deluxe Book and Travel Light light. I am using it for 6 months and more than happy with it. IMHO, it is far better than anything else out there except BUG light (which might be as good or better, I don't know). I have tried 4 different light before this one, including Sony light and z-light. They don't come even close in comparison to verilux. Again imho, it is better than BUG, but it is very personal judgement

delphidb96 · 09-16-2007, 04:24 PM

Astra_lestat,

Thanks for the suggestion! Now that my Cybook Gen3 has arrived from Bookeen, I'm letting Mom have my PRS-500. She doesn't like the ExtraFlex Duo and she likes to read in bed. I'll be picking one of these up for her, today!

Derek

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Originally Posted by astra_lestat

Don't forget about Verilux Natural Spectrum Deluxe Book and Travel Light light. I am using it for 6 months and more than happy with it. IMHO, it is far better than anything else out there except BUG light (which might be as good or better, I don't know). I have tried 4 different light before this one, including Sony light and z-light. They don't come even close in comparison to verilux. Again imho, it is better than BUG, but it is very personal judgement

astra · 09-17-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

Astra_lestat,

Thanks for the suggestion! Now that my Cybook Gen3 has arrived from Bookeen, I'm letting Mom have my PRS-500. She doesn't like the ExtraFlex Duo and she likes to read in bed. I'll be picking one of these up for her, today!

Derek

There is one small drawback with verilux. It might be regarded as a bit too heavy (I use both hands when I read at night with verilux, so it is not an issue for me).
Hopefully, your mother will like it

Just use 2 powerful re-chargeable batteries 2500mA or similar. When I just brought the light, I tried to use batteries that I bought 18 for £1 ~ $2

Obviously it didn't work

NatCh · 09-17-2007, 10:42 AM

I use the Mighty Bright light that uses the same type of bulb as the Verilux (that full-spectrum CCFL is just marvelous for e-ink!), but puts it on an arm -- the weight is actually an advantage on that design, because the light can be clipped onto the lower, right edge (aligned with the bottom) and it becomes kind of a base for the Reader, actually makes holding it up easier that way.

fishcube · 10-14-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by astra_lestat

Don't forget about Verilux Natural Spectrum Deluxe Book and Travel Light light. I am using it for 6 months and more than happy with it. IMHO, it is far better than anything else out there except BUG light (which might be as good or better, I don't know). I have tried 4 different light before this one, including Sony light and z-light. They don't come even close in comparison to verilux. Again imho, it is better than BUG, but it is very personal judgement

Can you show pics of this light on your Sony reader? How does it light the reader? Since the light doesn't come over the top like other lights?

Sharon

fishcube · 10-14-2007, 07:03 PM

Where can one see the BUG light? and which mighty bright light works the best?

Sharon

NatCh · 10-14-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fishcube

Can you show pics of this light on your Sony reader? How does it light the reader? Since the light doesn't come over the top like other lights?

Sharon

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Originally Posted by fishcube

Where can one see the BUG light? and which mighty bright light works the best?

Sharon

You can see pictures of both the verilux and the bug light in the early posts in the Which light for the Sony Reader thread, and the question of which works best is somewhat subjective.

I have a Mighty Bright light that uses the same CCFL bulb as the Verilux does that I like quite well -- the full spectrum light makes a significant difference, in my opinion. Ah, yes, this is it here.

astra · 10-15-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fishcube

Can you show pics of this light on your Sony reader? How does it light the reader? Since the light doesn't come over the top like other lights?

Sharon

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Although I never use clip it at the reader's side. Only at the top. The light is very bright and even across a whole screen.

grommit · 10-21-2007, 02:21 AM

I've noticed a wide variety of clip-on led lights at Gamestop. It seems the first version of the Gameboy Advance had no backlight, so a cottage industry of front-light devices was born, and the remnants can be bought in the used parts section.

grommit · 10-21-2007, 02:34 AM

Reading back through the thread I remembered seeing the i-sight device somewhere else...then I found it, my son had one that came free in a box of Kellogs cereal. I compared it to the pictures here and it is either the same device or a direct knockoff. It even has precisely the same groove pattern on the ear-clip. I'm thinking of swapping in a high-brightness led, then sand-blasting the lens to diffuse the light.

fishcube · 10-21-2007, 10:10 AM

About the Verilux. Does this project alot of light outside the Sony reader? Since I will be using this in a movie theatre (before movie etc) and don't want alot of light projected elsewhere including myself.

Also how big is it when closed?

Where's the best place to purchase it?

Sharon

JSWolf · 10-21-2007, 11:38 AM

I think the 505 would be fine as is in a movie theater. They do have some lighting turned on until the movie starts.

fishcube · 10-21-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think the 505 would be fine as is in a movie theater. They do have some lighting turned on until the movie starts.

Actually no, our theatres are very low lit and I can't read anything in them. Trust me I've tried. They used to be lit really well until about a year ago. They must be trying to save money.

astra · 10-22-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fishcube

About the Verilux. Does this project alot of light outside the Sony reader? Since I will be using this in a movie theatre (before movie etc) and don't want alot of light projected elsewhere including myself.

Also how big is it when closed?

Where's the best place to purchase it?

Sharon

Sharon Do you use google before you ask questions? Just curious

Anyway, have a look on verilux site, there are many pictures: verilux. It is about cigarette pack size.

The lamp is bright, which is the strongest point of this lamp for me. I have tried at least 4 or 5 others and they were too dim. However, if you hold your reader as a real book, i.e., with open cover 90 degree to the reader, it will shelter anyone to your left completely. In full darkness it might disturbe a person to your right.
If you are from the USA, you can easily order it from any website and return it back if you don't like it. I think it is the best way to find out whether it suits your needs or not.
It is quite cheap (IMHO) for what it does

fishcube · 10-22-2007, 11:36 AM

Why yes I google all the time, but sometimes you just need info from people who actually have the light itself. As for where to buy it, was hoping to find out where others have bought theirs and their experiences. Many stores have restock fee and high shipping.

09-16-2007, 05:56 AM	#106
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Verilux Natural Spectrum Deluxe Book and Travel Light Don't forget about Verilux Natural Spectrum Deluxe Book and Travel Light light. I am using it for 6 months and more than happy with it. IMHO, it is far better than anything else out there except BUG light (which might be as good or better, I don't know). I have tried 4 different light before this one, including Sony light and z-light. They don't come even close in comparison to verilux. Again imho, it is better than BUG, but it is very personal judgement

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I use the Mighty Bright light that uses the same type of bulb as the Verilux (that full-spectrum CCFL is just marvelous for e-ink!), but puts it on an arm -- the weight is actually an advantage on that design, because the light can be clipped onto the lower, right edge (aligned with the bottom) and it becomes kind of a base for the Reader, actually makes holding it up easier that way.

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fishcube Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Archos 5	Where can one see the BUG light? and which mighty bright light works the best? Sharon

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grommit Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: linrie	I've noticed a wide variety of clip-on led lights at Gamestop. It seems the first version of the Gameboy Advance had no backlight, so a cottage industry of front-light devices was born, and the remnants can be bought in the used parts section.

10-21-2007, 02:34 AM	#115
grommit Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: linrie	Reading back through the thread I remembered seeing the i-sight device somewhere else...then I found it, my son had one that came free in a box of Kellogs cereal. I compared it to the pictures here and it is either the same device or a direct knockoff. It even has precisely the same groove pattern on the ear-clip. I'm thinking of swapping in a high-brightness led, then sand-blasting the lens to diffuse the light.

10-21-2007, 10:10 AM	#116
fishcube Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Archos 5	About the Verilux. Does this project alot of light outside the Sony reader? Since I will be using this in a movie theatre (before movie etc) and don't want alot of light projected elsewhere including myself. Also how big is it when closed? Where's the best place to purchase it? Sharon

10-21-2007, 11:38 AM	#117
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,998 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I think the 505 would be fine as is in a movie theater. They do have some lighting turned on until the movie starts.

10-22-2007, 11:36 AM	#120
fishcube Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Archos 5	Why yes I google all the time, but sometimes you just need info from people who actually have the light itself. As for where to buy it, was hoping to find out where others have bought theirs and their experiences. Many stores have restock fee and high shipping.

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