Not backlit? Not interested. - Page 2

andym · 09-19-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleDuke

at my age the backlight hurts the eyes, too harsh

You can turn the backlight down though. In a windows mobile device you simply go into settings>system>backlight>configure.

NatCh · 09-19-2007, 11:17 AM

Doesn't that hurt visibility in normal lighting, andym? I know it does on my Palm ....

humandroid · 09-21-2007, 12:41 AM

This reminds me of when the Gameboy Advance came out and everyone complained about not having the backlight.
Some enterprising guys developed an internal lighting solution called the Afterburner that worked and sold so well that it forced Nintendo to light up their screens in the newer models.
I've owned the new Sony reader but sold mine because I need the convenience of a built in backlit screen.
I've read tons of books on my reb1100 but never completed one book on the Sony for much the same reasons as the first poster in this topic.
I do most of my reading at night and in bed. My wife is a very light sleeper and can not sleep with even most booklights on.
But with the room in total darkness and my reb1100 backlight turned down to its lowest setting we both are pretty happy and the backlight is not harsh at all like most pocket pcs that i have used.
REB1100 rules for now but I wouldn't be surprised if some new group of enterprising types comes up with an internal lighting solution for the Sony reader... that would be awesome and I would probably be first in line to buy one.

grimo1re · 09-21-2007, 02:01 AM

Yeah, I used to want a back-lit ebook reader device but I fell for the Sony Reader and I am still oh so happy with it. I'm sure in the future devices will provide some sort of lighting solution. But yes, *you* have to decide whether e-ink will meed *your* needs.

BTW guys, this is what I want to stick on my Reader:

http://lunabrite.com/ecosystem.php

That'd rock!!

delphidb96 · 09-21-2007, 02:48 AM

Well maybe one of us can get a set of strips and try it out on either a Sony or a Cybook.

Derek

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimo1re

Yeah, I used to want a back-lit ebook reader device but I fell for the Sony Reader and I am still oh so happy with it. I'm sure in the future devices will provide some sort of lighting solution. But yes, *you* have to decide whether e-ink will meed *your* needs.

BTW guys, this is what I want to stick on my Reader:

http://lunabrite.com/ecosystem.php

That'd rock!!

humandroid · 09-21-2007, 04:11 AM

The Afterburner used a "light guide" to illuminate the screen.
Here is a web site with some before and after pictures.
http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gba/backlit.htm

And here is another web site that sells light guides for other handheld systems:
http://www.mash-mods.com/products/Fr.../frontlightkit

Nintendo did a much better job with "light guide" technology on the GBA SP.
However, "light guides" can wash out the screen and can also cause a trapezoid effect across the screen.

delphidb96 · 09-21-2007, 04:15 PM

Emailed Gregor at Mash-Mods... He currently works with 2.5" front-lighting panels but he has a source who may well be interested in the idea of creating front-light systems for eInk readers.

Derek

Quote:

Originally Posted by humandroid

The Afterburner used a "light guide" to illuminate the screen.
Here is a web site with some before and after pictures.
http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gba/backlit.htm

And here is another web site that sells light guides for other handheld systems:
http://www.mash-mods.com/products/Fr.../frontlightkit

Nintendo did a much better job with "light guide" technology on the GBA SP.
However, "light guides" can wash out the screen and can also cause a trapezoid effect across the screen.

hello · 09-30-2007, 12:09 PM

any response yet?

delphidb96 · 09-30-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimo1re

Yeah, I used to want a back-lit ebook reader device but I fell for the Sony Reader and I am still oh so happy with it. I'm sure in the future devices will provide some sort of lighting solution. But yes, *you* have to decide whether e-ink will meed *your* needs.

BTW guys, this is what I want to stick on my Reader:

http://lunabrite.com/ecosystem.php

That'd rock!!

I got samples of Lunabrite!!!!

They *clearly* cannot function as a display lighting system!!!

Sorry, but they're just bright enough to be seen in darkness. They work perfectly as a walkway light, but that's it.

Derek

HarryT · 09-30-2007, 12:55 PM

Perhaps grimo1re just wants to be able to find his Reader in the dark

.

NatCh · 10-01-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

I got samples of Lunabrite!!!!

They *clearly* cannot function as a display lighting system!!!

How'd you get samples? I'm curious about them for ... well, for several things.

Is it just suped up glow in the dark stuff or what? The site says it can be "re-charged" how does that work?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Perhaps grimo1re just wants to be able to find his Reader in the dark

.

Ahem, her Reader.

HarryT · 10-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Whatever

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delphidb96 · 10-02-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

How'd you get samples? I'm curious about them for ... well, for several things.

Is it just suped up glow in the dark stuff or what? The site says it can be "re-charged" how does that work?

Ahem, her Reader.

Ummm... I emailed them and asked for samples?!?

Really, it was *just that simple*.

And it's just souped-up glow-in-the-dark stuff. Very flexible and I can say that even the light of a 100W cfl bulb - exposing for just 30 minutes - is enough to recharge the strip for 6-8 hours of glow.

Derek

grimo1re · 10-02-2007, 10:37 AM

Well, if it "clearly" can't function as a lighting system then I still think It'd look cool on my reader. I want samples too!

delphidb96 · 10-02-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimo1re

Well, if it "clearly" can't function as a lighting system then I still think It'd look cool on my reader. I want samples too!

It would certainly make *quite* a fashion statement!

And it would make finding one's reader in a dark room *much* easier!

Derek

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09-19-2007, 11:17 AM	#17
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Doesn't that hurt visibility in normal lighting, andym? I know it does on my Palm ....

09-21-2007, 12:41 AM	#18
humandroid Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 32 Join Date: Mar 2007	This reminds me of when the Gameboy Advance came out and everyone complained about not having the backlight. Some enterprising guys developed an internal lighting solution called the Afterburner that worked and sold so well that it forced Nintendo to light up their screens in the newer models. I've owned the new Sony reader but sold mine because I need the convenience of a built in backlit screen. I've read tons of books on my reb1100 but never completed one book on the Sony for much the same reasons as the first poster in this topic. I do most of my reading at night and in bed. My wife is a very light sleeper and can not sleep with even most booklights on. But with the room in total darkness and my reb1100 backlight turned down to its lowest setting we both are pretty happy and the backlight is not harsh at all like most pocket pcs that i have used. REB1100 rules for now but I wouldn't be surprised if some new group of enterprising types comes up with an internal lighting solution for the Sony reader... that would be awesome and I would probably be first in line to buy one.

09-21-2007, 02:01 AM	#19
grimo1re Geekette Posts: 435 Karma: 3335 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Sony Reader PRS500, PocketBook 360	Yeah, I used to want a back-lit ebook reader device but I fell for the Sony Reader and I am still oh so happy with it. I'm sure in the future devices will provide some sort of lighting solution. But yes, you have to decide whether e-ink will meed your needs. BTW guys, this is what I want to stick on my Reader: http://lunabrite.com/ecosystem.php That'd rock!!

09-21-2007, 04:11 AM	#21
humandroid Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 32 Join Date: Mar 2007	The Afterburner used a "light guide" to illuminate the screen. Here is a web site with some before and after pictures. http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gba/backlit.htm And here is another web site that sells light guides for other handheld systems: http://www.mash-mods.com/products/Fr.../frontlightkit Nintendo did a much better job with "light guide" technology on the GBA SP. However, "light guides" can wash out the screen and can also cause a trapezoid effect across the screen.

09-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#23
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	any response yet?

09-30-2007, 12:55 PM	#25
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Perhaps grimo1re just wants to be able to find his Reader in the dark .

10-02-2007, 08:27 AM	#27
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Whatever .

10-02-2007, 10:37 AM	#29
grimo1re Geekette Posts: 435 Karma: 3335 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Sony Reader PRS500, PocketBook 360	Well, if it "clearly" can't function as a lighting system then I still think It'd look cool on my reader. I want samples too!

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