A better ebook reader? (Kindle competitor) suggestions.?

Question

I just got a Kindle (6). I think it's a great ebook reader EXCEPT there is NO BACKLIGHT!

I was thinking I could read this in bed without having a lamp on, or read it on the couch while my family is watching movies in the dark.

The regular screen is fine in bright sunlight but in a dim room it is too dark.

I called Amazon and they said they don't backlight ANY of their kindles due to eyestrain, but I'm straining my eyes to read this dark screen!

I know there are a lot of ebook readers on the market now, I've spent the last hour going to their website but I can't find SPECIFIC info on whether they are backlit or not.

So basically I am looking for a new ebook reader with backlighting, a plus would be if it has text to speech the way the kindle has.

Any suggestions?
Thanks

Answer 1

Kindle does not do it only for eye strain but because it needs more battery. You could try a torch! XD Personally I read in bed in the evening. At first, it was too bright, so I had to reduce seriously the back light, but since I did, it is perfect. I love my Binatone ebook reader so much, that I have drastically reduced my Internet sessions! The resolution is good too: 800x460.



I have finished reading my ebook, and started studying languages with it now. It is very good. I get plenty formats too: Epub, Txt, Html, Chm, Rtf, F2b, Tcr, Paml Doc, Open E-book, Open Reader, Pdf and is DRM compatible. Although BW Pdf is not. Binatone also provided me with the link of a freeware ebook converter called http://calibre-ebook.com/ to convert these formats which are not yet compatible with Binatone. I thought it was a nice touch.



It can also load music and video files: Video formats are Mp4 and H.264. It can

Answer 2

When you want a back-lit e-reader, you need to look for a "color e-reader" or and LCD screen. They all mean the same thing. You are more likely to see either color or LCD in the product description as the term "back-lit" is usually only heard in reference to eyestrain.



I haven't heard of any other e-readers having a text-to-speech feature. Just Kindle.

Answer 3

This test consists of eight eBook Reader. The test contains links to the manufacturer, at least for Sony to announce that the backlight is not included, I do not know each other.

Answer 4

Personally, I absolutely love my Kindle. I have heard that the Barnes & Noble Nook is a very good ereader. You may want to check that out.