Are the numbers in white? Is the back light black? or bright blue? Is it hard to read the numbers from angles?
1183836
The numbers are a light blue against a darker blue background. They are very visible at an angle and easy to read.
1112004
It has bank of blue lights above the number pad that indicate number lock and caps lock. Don't know if they are LED but there is a lighted indicator to let you know.
728849
The numbers are ridiculously faint - bright light and maybe a magnifying glass and you will be able to read them.I actually used a permanent marker to outline the faint indentations.The numbers are listed from top to bottom, with "1" being the top number (i.e. use the most water for one egg) and 6-7 being the bottom number (i.e. use the least water for 6-7 eggs).I'm at altitude and when I cook "6" eggs, I fill the reservoir with the "4" egg water measurement.
1309923
Yes. The direct sun makes the numbers hard to read. But with the key tag or key cards it doesn't matter...
612385
In my opinion, the Blue is the worst for visibility. The stickers are dark blue with black text - almost impossible for me to read except under a bright light. However, the great thing about these locks is that once you remember the sequence you don't have to be able to read the sticker labels. Also you can choose a simple sequence or a more difficult one. For my work locks I use an eight movement sequence. For my son's lock I use a four movement sequence. I love these locks.
791015
The blue backlight comes on only when you press a button, however the green background is always there in the background and you can still ser the digital numbers..its just not as bright
217019
That depends a little on the individual, I guess, but I'm well past my prime, and I can read it. I would not call the screens "well lighted." The lettering is easy to read. I wouldn't mind if they were a little brighter. The background is green, as in the picture, and the lettering is black. My eyesight is not as good as it once was.
309814
I haven't noticed the backlighting at all. It's hard for me to imagine what macular degeneration is like and how difficult it is to see. I can tell you that the numbers are fairly large and very easy to read. And as a tool it really does work great. Good luck. Joe Koplin
581870
The picture fairly represents the color of the display. That is to say it is black numbers and letters on a silver/bluish background. I'm an old guy with bad eyes and find the display easy to read.
1923524
Yes, I do believe it is difficult. Not impossible, but definitely more difficult than normal black-on-white screens. There isn't a lot of contrast, which means if light is low, it can be hard to read. And even more so if you're just trying to take a quick glance in the middle of a run or bike. I would definitely prefer white-on-black. Note that I don't think the red-on-black backlight is very good either. Same problem: very little contrast which makes it harder to read at a quick glance.
309817
I find the display easy to read and, yes, the back light does add brightness to the background that makes the numbers even easier to read.
1115279
Mine is not. The numbers are nice and dark and viewable at a wide angle, but it has no backlighting. I use it for solar applications, which don't take place in the dark ;-) so I can't say how hard it would be to read in dark, but in bright sunlight I have no problem.
1729534
No, it is not bluish at all - it is pure white. For such a small item, it gives a lot of light, almost too much when it is really dark but we just adjust it nearer or further away while reading and it is fine. It is very modern looking and no bigger than a silver dollar. I was concerned abut reviewers who thought it wasn't very stable or strong but it is fine for a night time reading light. Also, the clip is strong and stays in place! :)
981629
Get the one with the black text on white display. The black display is difficult to read.
20662
It's just the numbers. The yellow background is so you can see the white reflective numbers.
457023
Yes. The numbers are definitely recessed. You can easily read the numbers by touch.
590575
No backlight just dark numbers against a light background. In good light, the contrast is fine. Great little tool.