Is the display backlit for reading in dark\poorly lit rooms?
780668
Yeah, I think it sufficient in poorly lit area. I use it in my small office with small window, I wear glasses and I can see it just fine.
780669
To the best of my knowledge, it does not have that feature. It is black characters on a green background. I shut off the light in my den and couldn't see anything. Sorry!
1588323
No this lamp is not good lighting to read in, it is just meant to put in a room as like a night light, some are stronger than others but not nearly enough to study in, either is the color of lamp a good color to study in.
1359163
No, it is lit only when the switch is off, so you can find it in a dark room.
1696933
I can't answer that question right now. I do know that my unit is dark and does not emit any disturbing display light whatsoever.
1650451
No there is not backlighting, but I love this ereader. I've had it for several years and have had practically no problem. Any issue I had was quickly and efficiently answered by Sony's customer service. Sony's CS is easy to contact and they know the answers to any of my questions and you may call them even after the warranty expires. They are always available. I take it when I travel.
1098563
If by illuminated do you mean it can be seen in the dark, not at all. This unit is very basic. The status of what it is doing does display with little black letters & numbers. If you have decent vision it should be clear.
1309751
The lighted keys on mine are not very bright, but I can see them clearly when the room is dark.
1981257
Yes, it has a backlight that stays on, so you can read it in most any light. It's not too bright, just bright enough to do the job.
857541
I use it for walking at night not reading, but it has three light brightness settings. I would think it would be fine for reading.
1632836
There is no back-light. But if I remember correctly there is an option to keep the display on via the battery. You may or may not be able to read it with just a night light. I have three of these and I really like them; but I have it optioned for the display to go out when there is no light to power the solar panel. And of course I love having the correct time all the time. I've never had any problem with any of the three, but you have to be smarter than a box of rocks to get it set up -- its cheap enough to throw it out if you can't get it going correctly!!
533757
No, but I've never had problems reading the display. I use this for brewing, grilling and baking, and even in partial light, it's still clear and readable.
1512116
The screen is not backlit per se. However, the screen has a reflective surface of some kind and a large digital display making it easy to read in low light.
1549846
No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.
91491
Yes-you can adjust the brightness level of the display. Refer to the instruction booklet, which is a bit dense, but this adjustment is in there.
286216
No, the display does not light up. It is a very basic, but very simple to operate unit.
315140
Not really. It darkens the screen somewhat, but does not make it easier to read in sunlight.
635395
I gave the unit as a gift, but I believe was backlit, I did try it out before I gave it away. The person I gave it too loves it by the way.