12-27-2010, 08:24 AM | #1 |
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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.
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12-27-2010, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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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 |
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12-27-2010, 09:23 AM | #3 |
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12-27-2010, 09:39 AM | #4 |
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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, 02:52 PM | #5 |
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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. |
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12-27-2010, 10:26 PM | #6 |
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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, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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12-28-2010, 03:30 AM | #9 | |
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12-28-2010, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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12-28-2010, 08:44 AM | #13 |
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I have the M-edge eLuminator light. Works great with my cover.
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12-28-2010, 09:29 AM | #14 |
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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.
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12-28-2010, 02:44 PM | #15 |
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