09-27-2006, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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Backlight alternatives
I vaguely remember having a light that clipped onto the headboard of my bed when I was a kid. It plugged into the wall socket so no battery issues. And it would seem to be both convenient and a sufficient light source. The looks... well, that might be a problem. Don't know if that would bother a spouse or not either.
What do you guys think? Is that a reasonable alternative, and are there any that don't look really out of place on a headboard? |
09-30-2006, 12:34 PM | #2 |
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I'm looking for something that won't bother my wife so a headboard clipon is out.
I have in order in for the $9.99 Flex-Neck Reading Light that was posted about (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7745). I'll let people know what I think when my reader and light arrive. http://www.biggerandbrighter.com/mm5...ry_Code=clipon Last edited by Greg G; 09-30-2006 at 12:43 PM. |
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09-30-2006, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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Whatever you choose, LED lights should be a prerequisite to make sure you don't accidentally burn yourself or your Reader.
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10-01-2006, 07:07 AM | #4 |
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For the trekkies under us:
The "Borg" earlight Find it here It uses two CR2016 button cells and lasts 18 hours. Price $12,00 **************************************** Here is another one: Find it here This one uses one AAA battery so that's a big advantage over the Ear Light that uses two button cells. It lasts 25 hours. Price $24,95. You can find the "same" light under a different name at Curcuit City but instead of $24,95 they charge you $2,99. It looks the same but it could be that it's a cheaper imitation. ************************************* This one looks good also: Find it here It also has button cells but this one uses CR2032 and I can get them for free on my work. It lasts 36 hours. Price $12,95. It's clear you can get a lot of these ear lights on the internet and I think it could be better instead of trying to clip something to your Reader. I will go for this type of light. I only need to decide which one. I'm also planning into modifying it so it is possible to dim the light. Last edited by diabloNL; 10-01-2006 at 09:43 AM. |
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10-01-2006, 02:30 PM | #7 |
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I'm planning to have ago at making my own LightWedge type light. I'll let y'all know how it comes out -- I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, though....
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10-01-2006, 02:53 PM | #10 |
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Honestly, they might get one done before I manage to cobble a homemade obscenity together.
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10-04-2006, 10:09 PM | #11 |
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Did anybody think about using lightwedge (http://www.lightwedge.com/)? I don't have sony reader yet; so I don't know how it will fit with the reader. Anyone have any idea?
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10-04-2006, 10:37 PM | #12 |
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I also notice the lightwedge which can distribute the light onto the page but it is no appropriate size for Sony Reader or iLiad now.
I DIYed 'The "Borg" earlight' diabloNL post with a ligher LED. It needs 2 CR2016 3V battery. I perfer the type with one AAA battery like my Jabra BT110 bluetooth headset. I also DIYed a lightwedge-like frontlight module for my EBK reader. However, it was not good near the LED. I hope the new EBK with white display would be good for reading. Last edited by segatang; 10-17-2006 at 06:06 AM. |
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Thanks for the link to the I-Sight -- I ordered one as well. Reading in the dark, here I come
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10-06-2006, 02:41 PM | #15 |
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I like that bean bag light, Slava. It certainly wouldn't have to be moved for page turns with the Sony Reader page turns. And I guess it would work with std rehargeable batteries just fine. Kind of pricey, but a nice alternative!
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