Lights for your readers

JSWolf · 12-27-2010, 08:24 AM

I know we have way way too many different threads on lights for different readers. But let's ignore them all. Let's treat them like they do not exist. Let's start a new thread about lights for readers and let's do it here and let this be the one and only definitive thread. Also, let this thread be for all readers and all lights.

So go forward and making this thread proud to exist.

hpjrt · 12-27-2010, 09:04 AM

I've tried a wide variety of book lights ... all of which had their drawbacks. Most were designed for reading physical books ... so have issues with the ereader screens IMHO.

When my son went to the US a few weeks ago, I got him to pick up an eBook Lite by Capstone from Target. I really like it. It wasn't designed for my Sony ... but it works very well at lighting the entire page without glare ... although depending upon the setup of the book I'm reading, I do have to shift the bulb a smidge to read the first couple of sentences. That's not arduous ... and overall I'm very pleased with it.

It has two settings, low & high, and so far I haven't had to use the high setting. It's a nice bright LCD light ... 3 bulbs ... and so far seems to be well worth the $20 my son paid for it.

Mary

tubemonkey · 12-27-2010, 09:23 AM

FF2 · 12-27-2010, 09:39 AM

Tubemonkey

Been using those for years on camping trips. Some have adjustable focus, changing the light from not quite pinpoint to more defuse. For reading Electric Coolade Acid .... the blinking/strobe versions are kind of nifty.

CWatkinsNash · 12-27-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I can't believe I didn't think of at least trying that. I work for an electrical contractor, who also happens to be my roommate. We have those all over the house in varying degrees of operability. Perhaps I should find a nice focusable model and requisition some, with an extra to keep around as *ah-hem* backup. A win for everyone.

I'm using a single-led booklight that can be seen here. It's not that great, but it fits on easily with my cover and most of its value is in the fact that I already had it.

starrigger · 12-27-2010, 10:26 PM

To my mind, the best book light is one that's built in. That's why I liked my Sony 700 (for reading in good light to low light conditions), and my Dell Axim for reading in the dark. Unfortunately--I'm traveling for the holidays--both have kacked on me, and I am now on vacation without a working ebook reader! And I started with two! I am so frustrated.

In any case, for reading in the dark, my strong preference is for a high-res backlit LCD set to a very low brightness level.

RW2112 · 12-27-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

In any case, for reading in the dark, my strong preference is for a high-res backlit LCD set to a very low brightness level.

My preference as well!

My wife however, has a Nook Classic and is quite happy with the Nook branded light she bought at B&N...

bhartman36 · 12-27-2010, 11:56 PM

I bought this one for my Kindle 1. Still using it for my Kindle 3.

lene1949 · 12-28-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bhartman36

I bought this one for my Kindle 1. Still using it for my Kindle 3.

I just bought that light yesterday along with a pbook I needed... It's already shipped...

If I had bought the same things from Australia, they would have been more expensive and taken weeks to ship and then another 2 weeks to get here... I really don't get it...

Doug Huffman · 12-28-2010, 08:07 AM

I don't like LED reading lights for the point source hot-spot. I wish that I were smart enough to make an electroluminescent paper reading light.

Speaking of "camping lights", my Krill Light electroluminescent tent camping light is years old and on its second battery.

oldbwl · 12-28-2010, 08:29 AM

Instead of head torches which I think look a bit silly on me, I prefer this style which fit to a baseball cap visor.

There are reports of some clips snapping, but at that price, it is not to onerous to get another.

gtriever · 12-28-2010, 08:35 AM

The M-Edge e-Luminator2 is OK, but is overpriced. The LyraLight Cover for Nook is a good buy if you catch it on sale, and works very well.

Rich_D · 12-28-2010, 08:44 AM

I have the M-edge eLuminator light. Works great with my cover.

Sweetpea · 12-28-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starrigger

In any case, for reading in the dark, my strong preference is for a high-res backlit LCD set to a very low brightness level.

Same here. Though, I gave a MightyBright lamp to my husband this christmas. It also has a red light, so it's also perfect for astronomy usage.

sadievan · 12-28-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_D

I have the M-edge eLuminator light. Works great with my cover.

Which cover did you get.

Carol

12-27-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Lights for your readers I know we have way way too many different threads on lights for different readers. But let's ignore them all. Let's treat them like they do not exist. Let's start a new thread about lights for readers and let's do it here and let this be the one and only definitive thread. Also, let this thread be for all readers and all lights. So go forward and making this thread proud to exist.

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12-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#2
hpjrt Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 10862 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kobo	I've tried a wide variety of book lights ... all of which had their drawbacks. Most were designed for reading physical books ... so have issues with the ereader screens IMHO. When my son went to the US a few weeks ago, I got him to pick up an eBook Lite by Capstone from Target. I really like it. It wasn't designed for my Sony ... but it works very well at lighting the entire page without glare ... although depending upon the setup of the book I'm reading, I do have to shift the bulb a smidge to read the first couple of sentences. That's not arduous ... and overall I'm very pleased with it. It has two settings, low & high, and so far I haven't had to use the high setting. It's a nice bright LCD light ... 3 bulbs ... and so far seems to be well worth the $20 my son paid for it. Mary

12-27-2010, 09:23 AM	#3
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12-27-2010, 09:39 AM	#4
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Tubemonkey Been using those for years on camping trips. Some have adjustable focus, changing the light from not quite pinpoint to more defuse. For reading Electric Coolade Acid .... the blinking/strobe versions are kind of nifty.

12-27-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	To my mind, the best book light is one that's built in. That's why I liked my Sony 700 (for reading in good light to low light conditions), and my Dell Axim for reading in the dark. Unfortunately--I'm traveling for the holidays--both have kacked on me, and I am now on vacation without a working ebook reader! And I started with two! I am so frustrated. In any case, for reading in the dark, my strong preference is for a high-res backlit LCD set to a very low brightness level.

12-27-2010, 11:56 PM	#8
bhartman36 Wizard Posts: 1,323 Karma: 1515835 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey, USA Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2021)	I bought this one for my Kindle 1. Still using it for my Kindle 3.

12-28-2010, 08:07 AM	#10
Doug Huffman Banned Posts: 102 Karma: 7860 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington Island, across Death's Door, Wisconsin, USA Device: KINDLE 3 WiFi	I don't like LED reading lights for the point source hot-spot. I wish that I were smart enough to make an electroluminescent paper reading light. Speaking of "camping lights", my Krill Light electroluminescent tent camping light is years old and on its second battery.

12-28-2010, 08:29 AM	#11
oldbwl Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 164 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Old Ynysybwl Device: Sony PRS-300	Instead of head torches which I think look a bit silly on me, I prefer this style which fit to a baseball cap visor. There are reports of some clips snapping, but at that price, it is not to onerous to get another.

12-28-2010, 08:35 AM	#12
gtriever Addict Posts: 286 Karma: 2125576 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Forma	The M-Edge e-Luminator2 is OK, but is overpriced. The LyraLight Cover for Nook is a good buy if you catch it on sale, and works very well.

12-28-2010, 08:44 AM	#13
Rich_D Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1314896 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone, Kobo Glo HD, nook ST with Glo (backup)	I have the M-edge eLuminator light. Works great with my cover.

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