Which Reader supports reading in the dark?

greyman · 12-03-2007, 01:01 PM

Hi,
I am looking for an e-book reader with display size similar to that of the Kindle, but I'd like a reader which could be used in dark (like in the bed during the night, etc.) Which devices support this feature? Thank you.

FixB · 12-03-2007, 01:11 PM

As far as I understand, the e-ink devices can't have backlight. So you can add an external source of light, or go for lcd devices, like the ebookwise : http://www.ebookwise.com/ebookwise/ebookwise1150.htm

wallcraft · 12-03-2007, 01:29 PM

For LCD devices, I like the Nokia 770 or the newer N800 and N810 Internet tablets, see Nokia N800 Internet Tablet as an e-book reader?. However, their primary e-book reader is FBReader and it does not read DRMed (encrypted or "secure") e-books. You can read secure MobiPocket e-books using a Palm emulator, but only in 320x480 of the 800x480 screen.

The other option is E-Ink with a reading light, see But what about the Kindle's Reading Light?.

HarryT · 12-03-2007, 02:47 PM

Far and away you best bet (IMHO) is an eInk device with a clip-on reading light. eInk is just outstanding in daylight; it seems a pity to restrict yourself to an LCD device with all its associated issues (short battery life and eye strain) merely because it's self-illuminating. Book lights can be very good indeed - just as good as backlighting.

greyman · 12-03-2007, 06:42 PM

Thank you all for the answers! Please, what exactly is the "clip-on reading light"? I am very new to this.

DaleDe · 12-03-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greyman

Thank you all for the answers! Please, what exactly is the "clip-on reading light"? I am very new to this.

It is basically the same thing you would use with a paper book to do the same job.

Dale

12-03-2007, 01:01 PM	#1
greyman Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: none	Which Reader supports reading in the dark? Hi, I am looking for an e-book reader with display size similar to that of the Kindle, but I'd like a reader which could be used in dark (like in the bed during the night, etc.) Which devices support this feature? Thank you.

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12-03-2007, 01:11 PM	#2
FixB Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 499 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France, Toulouse Device: Sony PRS500	As far as I understand, the e-ink devices can't have backlight. So you can add an external source of light, or go for lcd devices, like the ebookwise : http://www.ebookwise.com/ebookwise/ebookwise1150.htm

12-03-2007, 01:29 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	For LCD devices, I like the Nokia 770 or the newer N800 and N810 Internet tablets, see Nokia N800 Internet Tablet as an e-book reader?. However, their primary e-book reader is FBReader and it does not read DRMed (encrypted or "secure") e-books. You can read secure MobiPocket e-books using a Palm emulator, but only in 320x480 of the 800x480 screen. The other option is E-Ink with a reading light, see But what about the Kindle's Reading Light?.

12-03-2007, 02:47 PM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Far and away you best bet (IMHO) is an eInk device with a clip-on reading light. eInk is just outstanding in daylight; it seems a pity to restrict yourself to an LCD device with all its associated issues (short battery life and eye strain) merely because it's self-illuminating. Book lights can be very good indeed - just as good as backlighting.

12-03-2007, 06:42 PM	#5
greyman Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: none	Thank you all for the answers! Please, what exactly is the "clip-on reading light"? I am very new to this.

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