Classic Nook and Sun fade?

just_jeepin · 05-10-2010, 05:14 PM

I currently own a Sony PRS505 and love it but it does suffer from the "Sun Fade" issue. I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem with their Nook?

DuncanWatson · 05-10-2010, 07:15 PM

I spent all Saturday morning on my deck in the morning sun while my reading my nook. I really enjoyed how there was no issues reading the nook in the sun. I was wearing my polarized sunglasses as well for a few hours with no issues either.

I live in the Seattle area but I swear the ball in the sky must have been the Sun; I can recognize it even if sightings are rare.

just_jeepin · 05-10-2010, 10:23 PM

It's really weird... some days I can read with direct overhead sunlight and nothing happens other days I'll get the sun fade. It's very noticeable when part of the screen is in shadow.

bookwerm · 05-11-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by just_jeepin

I currently own a Sony PRS505 and love it but it does suffer from the "Sun Fade" issue. I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem with their Nook?

I had the 505 for almost a year, and hated the sun fade issue. I live in LA, and read outside all the time at the beach or by a pool. I actually sold my 505 and bought a nook last month, and haven't had a single problem with fading. Although - warning - 3G access is dangerous, and i've bought so many more books from bn.com than I did from sony - it's just too easy when you don't have to connect a reader to a computer to get new books!

dreams · 05-11-2010, 03:59 AM

I've had the 505 for about 16 months and have read the posts about sun fade (also this one) on various devices. I understood from the various threads and posters that it was due to a "bad batch" of screens by LG which were used on a variety of brands of e-ink devices and not on just one brand.

I've never had the sun fade problem on my screen. I read outside everyday in nice weather. The only thing I notice is that the leather cover gets very warm. It is usually 90 degrees plus outside and I sit with my back to the sun (but the sun is on the screen of my Reader).

It seems to not be a brand problem but which batch of the e-ink screens were used on your device problem.

Rich_D · 05-11-2010, 11:44 AM

I read outside on my lunch break and have never noticed any fading issues.

just_jeepin · 05-11-2010, 01:22 PM

Since I read outside fairly often, a Nook is beginning to sound very nice. I'll have to go to my local Best Buy to play with one.

05-10-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Nook and Sun fade? I currently own a Sony PRS505 and love it but it does suffer from the "Sun Fade" issue. I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem with their Nook?

05-11-2010, 03:59 AM	#5
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	I've had the 505 for about 16 months and have read the posts about sun fade (also this one) on various devices. I understood from the various threads and posters that it was due to a "bad batch" of screens by LG which were used on a variety of brands of e-ink devices and not on just one brand. I've never had the sun fade problem on my screen. I read outside everyday in nice weather. The only thing I notice is that the leather cover gets very warm. It is usually 90 degrees plus outside and I sit with my back to the sun (but the sun is on the screen of my Reader). It seems to not be a brand problem but which batch of the e-ink screens were used on your device problem. Last edited by dreams; 05-11-2010 at 04:01 AM.

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05-10-2010, 07:15 PM	#2
DuncanWatson Kindle Convert Posts: 190 Karma: 62704 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Woodinville, WA, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook (all)	I spent all Saturday morning on my deck in the morning sun while my reading my nook. I really enjoyed how there was no issues reading the nook in the sun. I was wearing my polarized sunglasses as well for a few hours with no issues either. I live in the Seattle area but I swear the ball in the sky must have been the Sun; I can recognize it even if sightings are rare.

05-10-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	It's really weird... some days I can read with direct overhead sunlight and nothing happens other days I'll get the sun fade. It's very noticeable when part of the screen is in shadow.

05-11-2010, 11:44 AM	#6
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 read outside on my lunch break and have never noticed any fading issues.

05-11-2010, 01:22 PM	#7
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Since I read outside fairly often, a Nook is beginning to sound very nice. I'll have to go to my local Best Buy to play with one.

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