Can you read it in sunlight? We have one that is very difficult to read when my husband is walking, he is on oxygen. It is hard to read in the shade
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Direct sunlight will scatter some of the red light entering the sensor and can affect readings. You should shade the unit with your clothes or body to get the most accurate readings.
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I have never had that problem. Best advice i can give is shade the device with your hand to eliminate light to it. Should be very easy to read then. Good luck.
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I haven't used it in full sunlight, although I suspect that it would work just fine. I got it for interior use and in a very well lit room it works great. When I used it outdoors, it was in the early evening and it worked great.
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Yes you can read in the dark. However the light on mine has gone out and it has a battery that I've never seen before so probably irreplaceable.
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I have not tried it but I suspect that in normal sunlight you should have no problem. In low light or at night you may have an issue.
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I do not think it would be able to be read in the dark. You would need some light source. The screen does not appear to light up, it appears to reflect.
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Hi Sadie,I don't think it makes much difference reading outside in direct sunlight. You will still get some reflections from your surroundings.I have bought four iVisor for myself and grandchildren iPads primarily to protect the screen from scratches and spills.Jack
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If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weatheready-Degree-Area-Lantern/dp/B0018KS37I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388403386&sr=8-3 ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs.
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Some say it is hard. I find it easy to see in all types of lighting. The backlight works well in dim or dark places. I was in regular daylight today and it was easy to see. Maybe if it was direct sunlight like a bright sunny day with the sun directly on it you may have trouble, but I had plenty of sun in NH today and had no problems.
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I seldom have problems reading it. It is inside your vehicle and shielded from direct sunlight. Ito not perfect, but it does make backing up easier. I still recommend it.
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It is not so bright that it hurts MY eyes. I usually use it on low for reading at night but have turned it on high and have NOT been negatively effected by it. :)
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I downloaded the different readers--I feel the same way. Getting used to reading on the little screen, well, it is nice to read in the dark with the lights off. I am now trying to get used to reading with the scroll function (it goes too slow, and then, when I want to reread a passage, it still takes some thought on how to stop the scrolling).
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I have not. I always keep it in our garage or in the back of the van. So it's not in direct sunlight very much. Just when we take it out for walks. But it's still perfect. You won't regret buying one.
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I can't recall ever being in a situation where bright sunlight made it difficult to see the display. I'm sure it could happen, but so far, I'm very happy with it.
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I used this flashlight when it was mostly dark, but it wasn't completely pitch black. There was a little light coming through the window from the front streetlight. I'd say it was mostly dark...too dark to read, but there was enough to find my way around the house without the flashlight on. In rooms where it was pitch black (walk-in closet), the ultraviolet glow from puppy pee was much brighter.
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It IS bright enough to read by. HOWEVER; I would think the color wouldn't be great for reading. It may make the pages look washed out.
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Depends on what color u choose for your headunit there is many of colors to choose from i have on in my celica pretty close to me and i have a dim yellow color which aint to bright so it all depends and yes its a pain to read in bright sun light trust me i have trouble with that as well.
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I can only see the date for a very short time by pushing the top button. Couldn't find a way to make it stay on. Let me also say that in certain lighting, the display is unreadable.