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There are probably a couple out there, but off brands...

by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 1/27/10 2:55 PM

In Reply to: Do any ebook readers have a backlit screen? by fiveomys

I think the major reason why ebooks manufactures don't incorporate backlit screen is because of how much backlit screen decreases battery life... Plus if this device is to mimic a traditional book, books don't have lights built in .

The solution is buying a reading light as you've always have for traditional books and use it with your e-book reader. Here are some examples from the Sony readers:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644523783&N=4294954526

Cheers!

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by fiveomys - 1/27/10 3:39 PM

In Reply to: There are probably a couple out there, but off brands... by Lee Koo (ADMIN)

Thanks for the reply. With Apple's iPad announcement today, I think I found my winner!

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Backlit screen in a darkened room...

by make_or_break - 1/31/10 7:44 AM

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...just the thought of it makes my eyes water.

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by jlsn5576 - 1/30/10 8:22 PM

In Reply to: Do any ebook readers have a backlit screen? by fiveomys

the reason there is no backlight is because the screen on the e-readers is made to mimic paper for ease on eyes, thus, a backlight would actually cause eye-strain! you would have to purchase or use those book lights for the e-readers.

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reader with backlight

by Kos-mos7 - 3/15/10 12:02 PM

In Reply to: backlight by jlsn5576

The eBookwise has a backlight & battery life is great.

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by tazangel52 - 3/4/11 1:13 PM

In Reply to: Do any ebook readers have a backlit screen? by fiveomys

I have a Cruz ereader and it not only has a backlit screen but it has night/day mode. I can lay in bed and read at night and it does not bother my husband because I dont have to have a light on in the room. Also you can turn down the brightness of the screen so its not so hard on your eyes. Works great.

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