Hi! Is the display back-lit? Also, does the reading face the one wearing it so it can easily be self-read while walking?
1444957
The led lights are very bright red. This particular model does NOT have the dual modes where you can change it 180 degrees so that you could read it or the other way for others to see.
1444958
The numbers light up. Also the display can be turned to face all 4 ways (you, the person wearing it, left and right).
1444959
The back doesn't light, but the numbers show well in red digital. If you're walking, and have it on your finger, you have to turn your hand toward you palm facing up or the numbers will be upside down
1233342
Not at all. The screen is very visible even in the brightest light. It uses an e-paper display, which is very similar to the b/w Kindle display.
980638
The display is a reversed LCD, some like it some hate it. Personally, I like it because I can actually read it clearly without my reading glasses. As to a band button, it doesn't have one because it doesn't need it. Just punch in the freq and you're good. The firmware is not upgradeable, it is a one time write chip.
1262160
Your display should have a blue background and should be super easy to read. Perhaps try replacing the battery and if that doesn't work, I'd request an exchange.
1883323
The backlight part of the display does not stay on when the unit is turned off. However, there is a display of time and some other misc info that remains displayed as long as there is power to the unit.
270382
I found all this quite reassuring . The display stays on and the logo in the bottom right hand corner continually flashes because i haven't downloaded the data. I'm still pleased with mine, but I would have thought todays technology would be able to provide a 'stand by' mode . 1st battery relaced after 3 months - because i thought the flashing logo was a low battery indicator ! - perhaps i'll update you in a few months !
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.
1033170
No, the screen isn't backlit, and there is no way to make it light up, at least as far as I can tell. The numbers are kind of dim; I think people with poor eyesight would have a problem reading them. I got this stopwatch because it was the least expensive and simplest I could find, but it doesn't have the niceties of a more expensive one. It suits my needs, but you might want to look for something better. Good luck!
847213
Yes you can see the display in the dark. The back light goes out after a couple of minutes. Don't know about the clock, having 24 hr settings
1606746
Yes you can take the reading while you're walking.My best advice to you is if you haven't already,DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.I WAS ON MY 3RD ONE & IT DIED AGAIN.TIRED OF SENDING IT BACK SO I JUST WROTE IT OFF AS A LOSE. PIECE OF JUNK.EXSPECTED BETER FROM TIMEX.
1863695
The display is continuous and can alternate between the data you want - as an example heart rate and cadence. No backlight, but most people are not riding at night.
1676242
good enough to read by.. it is a variable light i.e. just push the on button to change light brightness. hope that helps
965361
The digital time is on a light grey display with black readout. It is not backlit. Depending on the lighting conditions surrounding your coffee maker this could make it difficult to read. My kitchen is well lit and we do not have a problem reading it when the overhead light is on.
2044706
absolutely...easy to read at night or daytime. We live in Florida and have no problem reading the display !
56507
The unit does not sleep, the display stays on/lit until you turn it off yourself! I would class this as a regular LED display you would find on home appliances? It isn't particularly bright, but not overly dim either. In a well lit room it is quite unobtrusive, but clear and visible in the dark. The Amazon picture is a fair depiction of what you get!
1771944
Yes the display is auto and turns off. It has a little green power led but doesn't emit that much light.
2203421
No the display is not illuminated. This is the lower end of the self timers I think.