Backlight alternatives - Page 4

diabloNL · 10-13-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

That is a base slander! Who says books have to be made of paper to be real?!?

da_jane · 10-13-2006, 11:42 AM

I did the same thing as Nat and had the same results. There really isn't a good booklight out there that doesn't have the pinpoint problem which requires constant adjusting to avoid the reflection. I haven't tried the beanbag light yet.

yvanleterrible · 10-13-2006, 02:36 PM

I just bought one that clips over the ear for undercounter work.(don't ask)
If I wear it to read and my wife interrupts, she'll get a blast!

Bob Russell · 10-16-2006, 01:26 PM

Here's another interesting option. A bedside lamp with a very long neck. But it's expensive at about $100.

"As a bedside lamp, the 36-inch neck adjusts to any angle to illuminate a book and not disturb anyone trying to get some sleep. For reading or crafts, the light quality is better than fluorescent plus it doesn't flicker. Makes reading much easier than any lamp we've ever tried."

NatCh · 10-16-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Here's another interesting option.

Should'a known: C.Crane!

They have some really nice stuff but it is very pricey.

Though this thing has the looks of an excellent hobby light. I may have to look into one of them.

You haven't seen funny 'til you've seen a slightly color blind guy trying to read resistor color codes, gotta have my jeweler's loupe (to make the bands big enough to see) and my "white" light source (to counteract the greening effect from flourescent lighting). This looks like it may be a better & more usable approach than my micro-mag light. Good for a lot of other stuff too, though I'm not sure I'd get around to using it for reading.

Greg G · 10-16-2006, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Here's another interesting option. A bedside lamp with a very long neck. But it's expensive at about $100.

"As a bedside lamp, the 36-inch neck adjusts to any angle to illuminate a book and not disturb anyone trying to get some sleep. For reading or crafts, the light quality is better than fluorescent plus it doesn't flicker. Makes reading much easier than any lamp we've ever tried."

Hmmm - May have to put this on my Holiday list. If anyone tries it out I'd love to hear a report.

diabloNL · 10-21-2006, 03:46 PM

Here are some pictures I took of the Great Point Light - 3 LED Booklight.

You could also use it as desklight.

Please note that the white bright spot on the top of the page is something that you don't see in real, it is the camera. Of course the light is a little bit brighter on the top of the page but it doesn't have this bright spot. You can see what I mean on the next picture where the spot is already much less.

Bottom half of the page.

Same story here about the bright spot.

I can't say how it works with the Sony Reader because I don't have it yet. One thing is for sure; the 3 LED light almost doesn't suffer from light and dark spots.

ultim8fury · 10-21-2006, 04:06 PM

In some tests I did with a gerber flexi light

it seemed the best angle to have was to have 3 LEDS as close to the screen as possible in order to angle any reflections out of view. This also had a side benefit of making the page look very white.

I'm working on a clip light design that should mimick what I managed with the flexi-light

diabloNL · 10-26-2006, 04:06 PM

I don't have my Reader yet but I started by modifying my clip-on light. It is the 3 LED Booklight with the two light levels (check 2 posts back).

Well....now I have four light levels:

I placed a diode with a bypass switch to drop the voltage on the chip from 6Volts to 5,4Volts and it works great!

I also cut out the external holder so you can still fold the booklight.

Well, I think it looks good.

Now...if I were only to receive my precious toy.

Leaping Gnome · 10-26-2006, 05:44 PM

Nice job!

diabloNL · 10-27-2006, 12:31 PM

Thanks man!

da_jane · 10-27-2006, 12:48 PM

I tried out the 3 LED at the bookstore. You still have the glare/reflection off the screen of the Reader.

da_jane · 10-27-2006, 01:25 PM

whoops *duplicate post*

Bob Russell · 10-27-2006, 03:43 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this interesting temporary alternative....

You can use the backlight on a Treo or other PDA with a mostly white page displayed as your Sony Reader light!

NatCh · 10-27-2006, 03:45 PM

10-16-2006, 01:26 PM	#49
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	LED lamp with very long neck Here's another interesting option. A bedside lamp with a very long neck. But it's expensive at about $100. "As a bedside lamp, the 36-inch neck adjusts to any angle to illuminate a book and not disturb anyone trying to get some sleep. For reading or crafts, the light quality is better than fluorescent plus it doesn't flicker. Makes reading much easier than any lamp we've ever tried." Attached Thumbnails

10-21-2006, 03:46 PM	#52
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Here are some pictures I took of the Great Point Light - 3 LED Booklight. You could also use it as desklight. Please note that the white bright spot on the top of the page is something that you don't see in real, it is the camera. Of course the light is a little bit brighter on the top of the page but it doesn't have this bright spot. You can see what I mean on the next picture where the spot is already much less. Bottom half of the page. Same story here about the bright spot. I can't say how it works with the Sony Reader because I don't have it yet. One thing is for sure; the 3 LED light almost doesn't suffer from light and dark spots. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by diabloNL; 10-21-2006 at 03:52 PM.

10-26-2006, 04:06 PM	#54
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	I don't have my Reader yet but I started by modifying my clip-on light. It is the 3 LED Booklight with the two light levels (check 2 posts back). Well....now I have four light levels: I placed a diode with a bypass switch to drop the voltage on the chip from 6Volts to 5,4Volts and it works great! I also cut out the external holder so you can still fold the booklight. Well, I think it looks good. Now...if I were only to receive my precious toy. Attached Thumbnails

10-27-2006, 01:25 PM	#58
da_jane Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 692 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 \| Kindle Paperwhite \| iPad Mini	whoops duplicate post Last edited by da_jane; 10-27-2006 at 07:57 PM.

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10-13-2006, 11:42 AM	#47
da_jane Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 692 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 \| Kindle Paperwhite \| iPad Mini	I did the same thing as Nat and had the same results. There really isn't a good booklight out there that doesn't have the pinpoint problem which requires constant adjusting to avoid the reflection. I haven't tried the beanbag light yet.

10-13-2006, 02:36 PM	#48
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	I just bought one that clips over the ear for undercounter work.(don't ask) If I wear it to read and my wife interrupts, she'll get a blast!

10-21-2006, 04:06 PM	#53
ultim8fury Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 368 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Device: PRS500, Looking at 700	In some tests I did with a gerber flexi light it seemed the best angle to have was to have 3 LEDS as close to the screen as possible in order to angle any reflections out of view. This also had a side benefit of making the page look very white. I'm working on a clip light design that should mimick what I managed with the flexi-light

10-26-2006, 05:44 PM	#55
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Nice job!

10-27-2006, 12:31 PM	#56
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Thanks man!

10-27-2006, 12:48 PM	#57
da_jane Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 692 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 \| Kindle Paperwhite \| iPad Mini	I tried out the 3 LED at the bookstore. You still have the glare/reflection off the screen of the Reader.

10-27-2006, 03:43 PM	#59
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I'm surprised no one has mentioned this interesting temporary alternative.... You can use the backlight on a Treo or other PDA with a mostly white page displayed as your Sony Reader light!

10-27-2006, 03:45 PM	#60
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3

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