Okay, another round of booklight decision-making for me.

I have this one, a Great Point Flex-Neck, and while it's just about perfect for paper books, isn't bright enough, and doesn't have large enough coverage for the Sony reader when in full darkness (I use it, but it's a struggle). It has 2 LEDs:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/product-2led.jpg

Someone said this was their favorite so far, Energizer Trim Flex, but it's not obvious that it's any brighter than the Flex-Neck, or has good coverage:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00081K4CK.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V40409557_.jpg

Some people have this, Great Point 3 LED Book Light, and it looks promising - any comments on it? Too bright? Good coverage?:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/3led-z.jpg

Then there's this, Great Point ReLight, with 4 LEDs, rechargeable (great!), but it may be too heavy/bulky, and the curved lens makes me think it may cast light everywhere:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/product-relight-silos.jpg

I don't want to try more lights without a little assurance - my wife already thinks I've got a ridiculous number of book/flashlights. I'm not interested in head or ear-mount lamps - those just don't work for me.

Thanks for any input!

I have the 3 LED one (it's not branded "Great Point" but looks exactly the same) and while it mostly works...
1) it's pretty hard to set up without getting a glaring reflection in the first few lines at the top
2) it's about impossible to get an evenly lit page. You get either okay top and dark bottom or vice versa.
I'm thinking that something with a flexible neck would work better but this light is not that bad that I need to get a new one.

I have the 3 LED one (it's not branded "Great Point" but looks exactly the same) and while it mostly works...
1) it's pretty hard to set up without getting a glaring reflection in the first few lines at the top
2) it's about impossible to get an evenly lit page. You get either okay top and dark bottom or vice versa.
I'm thinking that something with a flexible neck would work better but this light is not that bad that I need to get a new one.

This problem is way less if you clip it on the right side of the reader. Also takes care of the glare.

Some people have this, Great Point 3 LED Book Light, and it looks promising - any comments on it? Too bright? Good coverage?:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/3led-z.jpg
This is the one I bought @ Borders. Doesn't work too well, it's too dim and doesn't cover the entire screen. When I first bought it I thought it was great - but no, now I think there must be better solutions than this one.

I'm not sure I see the point of these. Is it not less hassle to simply use a "conventional" reading lamp? Are these lights sold for reading in dim places away from home, or what? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I can't, off-hand, think of any situation in which I'd want to read where an "external" light source isn't readily available!

I'm not sure I see the point of these. Is it not less hassle to simply use a "conventional" reading lamp? Are these lights sold for reading in dim places away from home, or what? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I can't, off-hand, think of any situation in which I'd want to read where an "external" light source isn't readily available!


The wife. :uhoh2:

Ah, I see :grin:

I wonder how one of these would work? Or we just in the same old boat.

http://www.amazon.com/Phorm-Light-Voyager-Book-Silver/dp/B000095RB4/sr=8-6/qid=1168814608/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6/002-0018441-0887240?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden


http://www.amazon.com/GOLD-CREST-INC-Triple-Light/dp/B000A3G59C/sr=8-16/qid=1168814608/ref=sr_1_16/002-0018441-0887240?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

I wonder how one of these would work? Or we just in the same old boat.

http://www.amazon.com/Phorm-Light-Voyager-Book-Silver/dp/B000095RB4/sr=8-6/qid=1168814608/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6/002-0018441-0887240?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden


http://www.amazon.com/GOLD-CREST-INC-Triple-Light/dp/B000A3G59C/sr=8-16/qid=1168814608/ref=sr_1_16/002-0018441-0887240?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

They look like another 2 contenders. The Phorm Light is interesting - not sure what kind of "bulb" it has, but it claims ...cool, focused beam as it spreads across both pages. The light is glare-free...

Ouch! 4 AA that last 10~15 hours? I'd guess some sort of incandescent bulb. :shrug:

Nope: found a bit more info here (http://www.lazarsluggage.com/phorligvoyde.html):

This foldable, flourescent booklight provides an amazing 10,000 hours of bright, focused light.

I finally wanted to read last night when it was dark when Hubby was watching something that I did not want to watch. My little gooseneck one light was just not enough......It just doesn't light up the whole screen so that thing wedgelight is pushing for the reader will not be any better. I mean we have three light lights here that are not lighting up the screen well enough.

I have this at my desk for the early mornings, my keyboard is black and until I get my fingers on the right keys, I am lost, LOL....... but if someone could make something like this, it would work.... I also hope this doesn't burn out, seems you can't get it anymore..... yes this is also me doing a review on this light below.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00023EQQO/104-7449762-3511122?v=glance&n=284507

I've been looking at playing with the CCFL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold-cathode_fluorescent_lamp) type light used there, and it seems to be a real power hog. :(

I did find a flashlight by Energizer (http://www.energizer.com/products/flashlights/flashlight.asp?cat=1&id=3) that includes a CCFL in it, but I think I saw somewhere that it only runs something like 7~10 hours on a set of 4 AA's. They're also about $25~30, so I'm not eager to buy one just to tear it apart. :wink:

I'm checking the local electronic parts stores, to see if I can get a better idea of how they work, but so far nothing much -- there are only a few things I miss about being in Silicon Valley, the killer e-parts stores are one of them. :sad:

Makes me think of using something like this, LOL..... now don't laugh, it would probably work.

http://www.action-lights.com/flashlights/pelican-flashlights/hands-free-lights/2610-led-headsuplite.asp

I expect it'd work at least as well as some of the 'ear-clip' lights that several MobileReaders have used. :nice:

I have been looking online for some. There was one from amazon and lady said her hubby used it to read books at night with and it was great, just that it goes through batteries too fast. I remember the DH having something that fit on your face like glasses and on each side of them was a flashlight......

wondering where in the heck those puppies disapeared too, I want to see them NOW! LOL.

Makes me think of using something like this, LOL..... now don't laugh, it would probably work.

http://www.action-lights.com/flashlights/pelican-flashlights/hands-free-lights/2610-led-headsuplite.asp
I use one for work and they work great on the reader. But if your spouse gets your attention while you're using it, he'll get a light blast that he's not bound to forget. :smiley2:

LOL...... well I was reading in the dark cause he was on the floor in the living room sleeping, why I was reading in the first place..... I bookmarked one of those sights just in case I did go this route. I don't think these clipons are going to work unless they have something that is long like my keyboard light that can light up the whole screen and if I think I will be doing a lot of reading in the dark, so far last night was really the first time. But I like to be prepared.

I have tried the Energizer one and the rechargable one. I prefer the Energizer because it has the flexible neck, but I have to keep a finger on the neck to keep it pointed to the right spot and it doesn't cover the whole page so I have to keep bending it. But at least it can be bent, unlike the rechargable, and the charge on the rechargable doesn't seem to last very long at all. The Hammacher Schlemmer catalog has the over the ear book light http://www.hammacher.com/publish/71931.asp but I don't know that it's bright enough and my husband is already annoyed that I've bought two booklights and don't really use either one.

I have tried the Energizer one and the rechargable one. I prefer the Energizer because it has the flexible neck, but I have to keep a finger on the neck to keep it pointed to the right spot and it doesn't cover the whole page so I have to keep bending it. But at least it can be bent, unlike the rechargable, and the charge on the rechargable doesn't seem to last very long at all. The Hammacher Schlemmer catalog has the over the ear book light http://www.hammacher.com/publish/71931.asp but I don't know that it's bright enough and my husband is already annoyed that I've bought two booklights and don't really use either one.

I was wondering what two booklights would do, one on each side. :D
Either way I thank you for the link, that one does look interesting. I was bending my gooseneck light last night as well and that started to turn into a pain real quick and mine is a real shorty.... I should be reading my books now instead of message boards, ha ha but I am chronic for being on the computer as well.

Makes me think of using something like this, LOL..... now don't laugh, it would probably work.

http://www.action-lights.com/flashlights/pelican-flashlights/hands-free-lights/2610-led-headsuplite.asp
I have something similar, as do others on the forum. I find it uncomfortable when using for any length of time - pressure on the head - and it becomes even more uncomfortable when lying on your side. It is useful for setting mouse-traps in the attic, however...

I have something similar, as do others on the forum. I find it uncomfortable when using for any length of time - pressure on the head - and it becomes even more uncomfortable when lying on your side. It is useful for setting mouse-traps in the attic, however...

That doesn't sound very good. I have decided unless something super comes out I will do most of my reading which I normally do anyways, during the day with strong sunlight coming in through the windows.

These small gooseneck lights are irritating, at least mine is.

I'd like to find something like this one, but smaller, cheaper and less ugly! Black or brown would be nice. A/C cord hidden in the back.
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6636&itemType=PRODUCT&searchid=inceptor

It's not portable, but would be great for reading in bed before I sleep. I tend to use my Treo a lot of times because of the backlight.

I'd like to find something like this one, but smaller, cheaper and less ugly! Black or brown would be nice. A/C cord hidden in the back.
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6636&itemType=PRODUCT&searchid=inceptor

It's not portable, but would be great for reading in bed before I sleep. I tend to use my Treo a lot of times because of the backlight.

That looks great, now if it would only attach itself to the couch, I would be in business, LOL.....:book2:

Here's (http://www.wdrake.com/walterdrake/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?CID=Personal+Care+%26+Apparel&SCID=Mobility,+Remedies+%26+Pills&ProductID=1003161) another option to consider. :grin:

hmmmmmmmm, I don't think I like that one.......

But ... it'd probably help with reading A4 PDF files!. :wink:

Here's (http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lights/79/ProductDetail.aspx) what I got for the wife after she purchased, and then gave up on three other booklights for pbooks. It's really bright and has good coverage, though I couldn't tell you about the battery life; purchased the AC adapter.

Heh. I guess you could use this (http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Lights/78/ProductDetail.aspx) and have a booklight on each side of your Reader.

Man, that site is great! What an excellent find, sea2stars. They even have some of the CCFL lighting I was considering experimenting with. Thanks for pointing it out!

LOL...when in doubt...go eBay...


http://cgi.ebay.com/FLASHLIGHT-GLASSES-KEEP-YOUR-HANDS-FREE-WHILE-WORKING_W0QQitemZ4451138453QQcmdZViewItem :rolleyes5

If you're looking for some CCFL lighting to play with, a good place to look online would be computer case mod sites.

Here's a site I've purchased from many times in the past;
4" Cold Cathode Kit with Dual invertor Sleeved - White (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3128)

I'm not sure how you'd setup a battery system, but one of these (http://www.coolerguys.com/840556029977.html) might work for testing purposes.

Another nice link, sea2stars, I'll have to poke around there some. I think the CCFL stuff on the other site is more interesting, though, because it's already set up for battery operation (which is important), and it's only a few bucks more than the kit. :)

I haven't decided anything yet, though, and whatever I try out, MR will of course hear about it. ;)

LOL...when in doubt...go eBay...


http://cgi.ebay.com/FLASHLIGHT-GLASSES-KEEP-YOUR-HANDS-FREE-WHILE-WORKING_W0QQitemZ4451138453QQcmdZViewItem :rolleyes5

Oh those are what my DH had at one time and I can't find them. I would have used those, LOL.......although with me wearing glasses to read, those might get in the way, ha ha....

I'm thinking I might give this (http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Lights/37/ProductDetail.aspx) one a try:

CoolGlo Full Spectrum Daylight

http://www.mightybright.com/upload/images/33736107053369513553CoolGlo%E2%84%A2%20Full-Spectrum_silver.jpg

Brilliantly impressive. Pure white Full Spectrum lighting. Built with a longer base for self standing or clipping for the demanding musician.

.• Durable Gig Bag included
.• Best quality of light for reading music - greatly reduces eyestrain
.• Soft white illumination helps sheet music stands out with contrast and clarity
.• State-of-the-art CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent) mini-tube technology produces natural color light when and where you need it
.• Stays cool to the touch
.• Adjustable lamp head moves to point in virtually any direction
.• Clip-on to music stands or use a free standing task light on mixers and pianos
.• Compact fold-up design
.• CCFL mini-tube never needs replacing
.• Uses 4 AA batteries (not included) or available AC Adapter(from the site sea2stars referenced above)

I'm suspicious that it might be a bit hard on batteries, but since it takes AA's I can use some of the NiMh rechargeables I already have, so it shouldn't be too bad.

Since it's supposed to be full spectrum, I'm hoping that'll help with the e-ink. We'll see. :shrug:

:idea: I used to have a pair like these:

http://www.theglowcompany.co.uk/acatalog/dual-head-torch-s.jpg

http://www.theglowcompany.co.uk/acatalog/FISHING_DUAL_HEAD_TORCHES.html

Handy if you want that DJ look :rolleyes5

I'm thinking I might give one a try:

I'm suspicious that it might be a bit hard on batteries, but since it takes AA's I can use some of the NiMh rechargeables I already have, so it shouldn't be too bad.
I am thinking to take another one from the same company. I will wait for your critical evaluation for the product out of there.
It goes with AC Adaptor and you do not need batteries at all if you use it. There is no problem with intensity of light over time as well. :bulb2:

I bought this one from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F93508/104-8895863-5939951

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000F93508.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I've only had it for a little while but the things I like about it are :

Nice bright light when on highest setting (there are two settings.)

The bulb is just a little shorter than the width of the reader screen so it lights the screen evenly across.

Once it's positioned well it casts a pretty even light across the whole screen, just a little drop off at the bottom of the screen.

If you use rechargeable batteries, it comes with a cable that lets your recharge them via USB.

The price is pretty good.

Once I've used it for a little longer I'll post back a my experiences.

Rob

Hmm. That one looks even better to me, sartori, now I have to think about the two of them :nice:

sartori
Have you tried any other type of portable light before?
I wonder how bright it is. I have tried a few and they always seem like a joke. Not enough light at all. I am really curious about this one. It looks very promising.

astra,

No this is my first, but I'm happy with it.
I find it bright enough to read by. The only thing I haven't tested yet is the run time. I like the fact that it uses AA batteries though - so I can keep a spare set of rechargeables in my bag.

The best thing I like is once I have it positioned correctly there is no glare and it lights pretty evenly.

If I get a chance later today I'll try to take some pictures of it on the reader so you can see how the screen is lit.

I think Amazons return policy is pretty good so you could always try it and if it doesn't work for you send it back.

Sartori

I think Amazons return policy is pretty good so you could always try it and if it doesn't work for you send it back.

Sartori

I would if I lived in the USA :)
But maybe I will try it anyway...

Do you live in a country that has a 'local' version of Amazon, astra_lestat?

I s'pose you could always see what Verilux would do for you from their direct site (http://www.veriluxstore.com/index.htm).

Do you live in a country that has a 'local' version of Amazon, astra_lestat?

I s'pose you could always see what Verilux would do for you from their direct site (http://www.veriluxstore.com/index.htm).

UK, but I didn't find the light anywhere in the UK. Thanks for the direct link anyway.

I'm thinking I might give this (http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Lights/37/ProductDetail.aspx) one a try:

[see post #33 above]
(from the site sea2stars referenced above)

I'm suspicious that it might be a bit hard on batteries, but since it takes AA's I can use some of the NiMh rechargeables I already have, so it shouldn't be too bad.

Since it's supposed to be full spectrum, I'm hoping that'll help with the e-ink. We'll see. :shrug:

Well, since sartori already has the Verilux one (post #36), I decided to go ahead and try this one. It's a good deal cheaper at Amazon (shocker!) than at the original site, only $20 rather than $30, and it should be arriving tomorrow evening. I'll let y'all know when I know what I know. :grin:

Wow, that one looks nice......... go figure after I buy my second one. I bookmarked the amazon and verilux page *JUST IN CASE* ;)

Well, the UPS man managed to miss us yesterday, so I hopefully will get the light this evening.

Just in case anyone was wondering why I hadn't said anything about it today. :wink:

I hate when ups reschedules my deliveries!

I've added a review of the light I ordered here (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=61233#post61233). I wanted to put it in its own thread so it'd stand out better. :shrug:

I bought this one from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F93508/104-8895863-5939951

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000F93508.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Rob

No luck with finding this lamp outside of the USA.

Does anyone have any idea how can I buy it?
Maybe I should contact the forum magic wand - Leaping Gnome?

No luck with finding this lamp outside of the USA.

Does anyone have any idea how can I buy it?
Maybe I should contact the forum magic wand - Leaping Gnome?
What's the problem with buying it from Amazon?

Do you live in the USA?
If not, just try to place an order. You will see.

Hm, didn't know Amazon has restrictions on electronics.
This shop seems to have no problems sending the light overseas, though their shipping is a bit on expensive side:
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/99629.html

Hm, didn't know Amazon has restrictions on electronics.
This shop seems to have no problems sending the light overseas, though their shipping is a bit on expensive side:
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/99629.html

Thanks a lot.
Shipping charge is 15$. I think it is more or less a standard price. So, quite possible I am going to order it!

Thanks a lot.
Shipping charge is 15$. I think it is more or less a standard price. So, quite possible I am going to order it!


astra, please let us know how it works for you and possibly with some pictures. This light looks quite good. :)

I use a Mighty Bright booklight and it works very well with the Sony Reader. It also runs on AA batteries and you can order it with an AC adapter too. I didnt like the LED lights personally, it had too much glare and was too harsh. This one works gerat and if it breaks or is lost then I can repace it for under $10 US.

Sure, if I order it I will let you know what I think about it once it arrives.

Placed the order.
It will take about 18-40 days to arrive.

I will let you know when it arrives.

igorsk Thanks again!

Placed the order.
It will take about 18-40 days to arrive.

I will let you know when it arrives.


Well, surprise, surprise!
I have received the light today in the morning.
I am going to test it and will post some pics and my opinion about it on Sunday.

Well, surprise, surprise!
I have received the light today in the morning.
I am going to test it and will post some pics and my opinion about it on Sunday.

is it good enough to get? I don't wanna wait till Sunday to find out.

is it good enough to get? I don't wanna wait till Sunday to find out.
No idea.
I gotta to use it for 2-3 nights to tell you whether it is good or not.

OK. My first impression is ...
Well, I would like to warn you that I used it only for 10 minutes yesterday night and I was pretty tired by then...
...very positive.
I will start with the negative though. The case feels sort of fragile. You should treat it with some care. I would not use the button for turning the light on/off 10 times per hour, a design of the lamp is very flexible though.

The rest of my feelings toward the lamp after 10! minutes of reading are positive. I am going to compare it with PRS-LIGHT01 (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/_3Cwbrtarget=_blank_3EINTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=PRSLIGHT01&Dept=audio&CategoryName=pa_portablereader_accessories) because I received PRSLIGHT01 maybe a week ago, so I can compare them directly. While sony's light has a "blue" light, verilux has either white or yellowish light and it is much brighter and friendlier to "my" eyes. After 20-25 min. reading with PRSLIGHT01 my eyes would hurt. They would feel very tired almost from the start. Either because it is bluish or because it is not bright enough. I don't know why. I think the latter is the real culprit. Although, as I said I used verilux only for 10 minutes so far.
The light is spreading evenly across the screen which is almost as important as brightness. It is even even (please excuse the pan) if you clip verilux to the top of the reader. If you clip it to the side, then 95% of the reader's screen is covered evenly which is a big improvement over PRSLIGHT01. Also there is no reflection of the light from the screen. I guess it is because the light is positioned very low in comparison to any other lights I have dealt with before and because it is brighter and you don’t have to push it close to the remote edges of the screen, so you don’t position the light over the screen itself thus avoiding any glare effects.
Dunno if I express myself coherently enough :)
If you don’t understand something just ask me. I will try to do it better :)

Anyway. It can work without batteries. It can be connected via USB cable (supplied) to a PC, however they say the light might be dimmer due to USB power limitations? If you insert 2 AA rechargeable batteries into the lamp and connect it to the PC, the lamp has a built-in charger and will charge the batteries in 10-14 hours.
The bulb’s life time is about 10.000 hours and they say you should never face a situation when you need to replace it. In a very unlikely situation contact them directly.

Conclusions or a brief summary:

* It is brighter than PRSLIGHT01 – which is good for eyes

* The light is more natural than PRSLIGHT01 – again better for eyes (IMHO)

* No glare – again the major problem with PRSLIGHT01 if you want its light to spread evenly all over the screen.

* It is very light even with 2 AA inside.

It uses a different type of bulb than leds. Dunno which one is friendlier for the eyes. I believe – verilux.

After using the light for a few more nights 1 hour each night, I will be able to tell you how my eyes feel about the new light. Also I will make a few digi pics and post them here. All of this probably on Sunday.

I bought this one from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F93508/104-8895863-5939951

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000F93508.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Rob

I would like to thank you for sharing the information about this light with us here. I think it is the first portable light (the light that doesn't disturb my other half when she is sleeping) I really like after 4 unsuccessful attempts. The first 3 were used to read paper books but they had the same problem very uneven light over the page. It would be OK close to the lamp but dim substantially towards the middle/edges of the page. PRS-LIGHT01 was better than the first 3 but verilux is much better than all others. Thanks again!

Astra,

Glad it works well for you - I'm very happy with mine.

Rob

I think I want to get one too now ;) Alas, I couldn't find any Verilux book lights here in Switzerland. Why do I feel discriminated... grrrrrr

I think I want to get one too now ;) Alas, I couldn't find any Verilux book lights here in Switzerland. Why do I feel discriminated... grrrrrr

The same for the UK. I even sent email to Verilux asking for the nearest supplier and they gave me 2 addresses. 1 in the UK but they sell verilux bulbs only. 1 in Germany who do not sell this particular lamp anyway ...too complicated. Then igorsk gave me a link to The Lamp (http://www.toolsforwellness.com/99629.html) where I successfully bought it :) 15$ shipping costs. I placed an order on 03-Apr-2007 19:15 (GMT time) and it was sent to me on 03-Apr-2007 22:35, within 3 hours. No need to send pics of your credit card either, they didn't even ask for a security code on the back of my visa, that surprised me a little bit. Anyway, I received it on 10 Apr. I could not believe it :) considering it was Ester time with PO being too busy delivering gifts. So, you have a choice, a good one IMHO.

A small amendment to "my first impression". The light is not yellowish. It is white with a shade of blue. However, whereas prs-light01 light has a quite strong bluish tint, verilus has a very light blue tint, so the light is almost white, plus greyness of the the reader's screen and you think that the light has a very light yellow tint :)

OK. As I promised a few pictures of the light, although there is not much I can add to my previous comments. I didn't have an opportunity to use it for too long. Only twice for 30 minutes. I still like it :) Although as I said you can clip the light to the right/left side of the reader, I don't do it. I prefer to clip it to the top and it produces enough light to cover the bottom of the page - it is the most important spec. of the light for me because other lights were very bright in immediate vicinity where they were cliped to the reader but dimmed too much for my eyes towards the middle/edges. although if you clip it to the side the result is even better but for me the reader feels more comfortable when the light is on the top.

I cannot promise it but I will try to make a few more pics in the darkness. If I manage, I will post them as well.

Ah I see you bought the stand as well. Kewl looking setup. That light looks like it's pretty wide and does a good job...

Ah I see you bought the stand as well. Kewl looking setup. That light looks like it's pretty wide and does a good job...

Oh, the stand is a gift from my wife for passing some test about 3 years ago :) I used it to read my study books while sitting at the desk, so that I would not have to hold the book on my laps and then get neck pain after reading for an hour or more. Although, initially the purpose of the stand was a bit different, it going to be used even more now :)

astra, thanks for the pictures. Please try to make some pictures in the dark so we can see how the light looks. Thanks! ;)

Well, the pics are not very good. sorry about it.

Thanks astra, looks really good!

Thanks astra, looks really good!
You are welcome :)

Hi guys&gals :)

If anyone buy verilux, could you let us know your opinion?
I am very curious, what others think about it.

I bought the Verilux via Amazon last week and just unwrapped the package.

What I like:

The light. Really really bright and it covers 80% of the screen without any shadow. Previously I used a small LED booklight from Borders and it didn't work for me (too dark).
USB. Still not really sure how I can use it since I don't want to let my notebook stay on while reading a book, but it's nice to have the option to power the light via USB.


What I don't like:

Weight. I find the light relatively heavy after equipping it with two AA batteries.
Build quality. I almost broke the battery lid the first time I tried to close it. Overall, the light seems very fragile (cheap, light-weight plastic). Not a problem if you are a careful user, but knowing myself, it's probably only a matter of time before I will break it ;(


I cannot say anything about power usage yet because I've been using it for only an hour so far. If having a bright even light is the most important aspect for you, the Verilux is definitely a good deal!

Cool!

I agree about it being fragile. I remember I was a bit concerned about it after reading on amazon, that one user broke the switch very fast. One must be careful when using it.

I used some very cheap AA batteries and they discharged quite fast.
A few days ago I finally put 2 AA rechargeable batteries, 2500mAh each and the light looks brilliant, I used it for about 4 hours and have not noticed any deemness so far. I think it will be bright enough for about 8 hours before it starts to deem, but have to test it yet.

(and yes, having a bright even light is the most important aspect for me :) along with no more worries about spending money on batteries, 4 rechargeable AAs is more than enough for me.)

P.S. btw I have not tried to read from USB. It would be very awkward to have a laptop running all the time (noisy as well) and they say it would not be as bright as with AAs. Also I don't like the idea of a cable connected to the lamp, I like it to be completely free of cables so I can turn in my bed any way I want to without worrying about cables.

I wish it was built with better quality, but I have to say this is the single best booklight of the 10 or so I have tried. WELL WORTH $19.99. I think for me the quality and tone of the light make it the best. It's a bit heavy, and the batteries don't last as long, and the quality issue that's been mentioned over and over, but I read alot at night and this has made it much more enjoyable.

The flimsiness is the same for the MightBright CCFL light, I'm wondering if the lightness of the construction/materials might be a specific attempt to compensate for the batteries....

I picked one up a few weeks ago, agree about the switch, I thought I broke it for a moment when I was sliding it, it went a little askew, but I was able to reset it back to normal.

I finally found a booklight that I like. I bought it at Barnes and Noble this past weekend. I'll take some photos tonight but the neat thing is that this booklight has a clock! (which the Reader is sorely missing); a timer for the light; and an alarm. The head pulls out and swivels down and I had no problem reading or having any type of glare. It is still a bit bright for the DH but he said he could live with it.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780641615849&itm=8 ]Link (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780641615849&itm=8)

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/10190000/10199282.gif

You can have a clock on Reader now :)

I know but I skeered.

I know but I skeered.

Does it mean scared? :rolleyes5

I've done the clock mod and it works perfectly. That is until Sony comes out with the next firmware that will invalidate it.

I've done the clock mod and it works perfectly. That is until Sony comes out with the next firmware that will invalidate it.

Depends what Sony has to offer in their new firmware. If it is not interesting to me I will keep the current one.

Depends what Sony has to offer in their new firmware. If it is not interesting to me I will keep the current one.
if Sony wants to keep a good share of the market, the best thing they could do is add in support for other ebook formats. The best format they could add in would be support for DRM & non-DRM PDB Mobipocket. That would be a good way to get the people using a PDA to move to the Reader. I would love LIT format as well, but to be real, PDB is more important for the life of the Reader. Also it would make the Reader more attractive to people considering the iRex because of the cheaper price.

An excellent point, JSWolf, and it would be really nice to have multiple format support, at least until a true 'standard' format emerges. Part of the reason they don't have more formats may be licensing. I expect that they could get the .LIT easily enough, assuming MacroHard's licensing fees were workable, but Mobipocket might be a problem since it's owned by Amazon, which we know is bringing out its own e-ink reading device (at some point), and I recall there were some hints of friction between them when the Reader first released (Amazon listed it for about 20 minutes and then it was gone -- still is, though they seem to have some accessories, which is interesting). Yes, they just worked a deal with iRex, but iRex didn't have a competing format like Sony does. Who knows what, if any, difference that might make? :shrug:

There are other formats, of course, but there has to be some limit to how many they could cram support for into on-board memory, and how do they decide which to support and which not to? How many should they support? It's the same e-babel, on the micro-scale, and I think I'd rather see more of a push for a 'standard' format than that kind of perpetuation of the format tangle that we have now. :shrug:

Of course all that's my own opinion, and I don't expect anyone else to share it, necessarily. :nice:

I know ebook formats are a mess right now. But, if the Reader were to support PDB or LIT then people would be able to purchase book on other sites besides Connect. Yes I know I can purchase LIT and convert and it'll be all good. But, the average person won't know they can do that. So if we get one more forat onboard then we'd be in better shape for sales.

Thought you would be interested in seeing the booklight I’ve built for my Sony Reader. It is the result of about a dozen attempts and I now am using it regularly to read in bed. Along the way I tried several commercial booklights; all of which came with baggage that presented problems. This light overcomes a few of them.+

1. It uses 3 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) each operating at its rated current (i.e. 20 milliampers). This current is adjustable (still testing to find the best operating parameters). While 2 LEDs can provide adequate light I added a third for experimental margin. The LEDs are recessed in a housing at the top of arm positioned above the Reader. They are recessed in order to eliminate reflections of the LEDs on the reading surface. The shape of the box helps focus the light on the reading surface.
2. It uses 4 Nickel Metal-Hydride batteries of the AAA size. While it is possible to use much smaller batteries, even button sizes, I chose these in order to have a reservoir of power. The reason will become apparent as you read on. I chose rechargeable type batteries for long term economy.
3. In order to charge the batteries, I am using solar cells. Since solar power is not at its best every day here in New England the extra capacity of the batteries carry me over during the cloudy days when my solar charger is not able to generate enough power. One of the tests that I am presently conducting is to see how many days the solar-charged batteries will hold out. Most recently the batteries were still going strong after 15 days during which I used the Reader in bed for 1 to 2 hours every night. Unfortunately I had to interrupt that test so a new test is in progress..
4. In addition to the solar charging facility, my booklight incorporates a 30-minute timeout. That is, I turn the light on when I begin reading and it automatically goes out after 30 minutes. The reason for this is that often I will fall asleep before turning the light off and the timeout avoids depleting the batteries unnecessarily. The timeout period is also under test to determine its most convenient length. I find that having to turn the light back on every 30-minutes acceptable because it involves simply depressing a momentary button on the side of the assembly.
5. The light assembly is removeable during the day. It also incorporates a plug-in receptable that permits connecting to the solar charger. This way I can take the Reader with me during the day while the sun is charging its batteries.

My experiments continue. At the moment I’m working on a circuit for charging the cheaper alkaline batteries; a solar charger that doesn’t have to be repositioned during the day; a more compact and elegant assembly and etc.

One of the attached photographs shows the light attached to the Reader (it slides into the turned down flap of the Reader’s leather case). The second photograph shows the light assembly alone and the solar charger. The plug at the end of the charger cord inserts into a receptacle on the light assembly.

Joe Maina

Nice homebrew there, JoeMai, with an impressive set of features so far. If you'll satisfy my curiosity: what material are you using for the structural parts (the attachment & arm assemblies)?

NatCh;

The structural materials used in my booklight came off my scrap pile. The batteries and circuitry are mounted on the back of a thin sheet of plastic. The LED's housing was made, by hand, from a cardboard file folder. The arm that holds the housing was made from a piece of tin salvaged from a coffee can.

Joe Maina

Cool. Thanks, JoeMai. :nice:

Hi, I purchased a Sony Reader last Tuesday and I love it!
The booklight I use is a small 4 LED model from Booksamillion. Its not perfect but its the best one I've tried (out of 3). The clip is just a thin sheet of metal almost like a large flat paperclip.
http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/gift?id=3814036569861&pid=F0840019530

My husband bought me this one for my Alphasmart Neo, so it was easy to switch it over to my Reader. It works beautifully.

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-MIG-DUET-BLK.html#

My husband bought me this one for my Alphasmart Neo, so it was easy to switch it over to my Reader. It works beautifully.

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-MIG-DUET-BLK.html#
Any chance of some photos of the reader witht he light so we can see who well it works? Thanks!

Jon

Hi, I purchased a Sony Reader last Tuesday and I love it!
The booklight I use is a small 4 LED model from Booksamillion. Its not perfect but its the best one I've tried (out of 3). The clip is just a thin sheet of metal almost like a large flat paperclip.
http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/gift?id=3814036569861&pid=F0840019530

I suspect you would experience a glare effect if you want a good light at the furthest corners of sony reader. Try verilux, say Thanks later :cool:

Any chance of some photos of the reader witht he light so we can see who well it works? Thanks!

Jon

Hi, Jon,

Here's a pic of the Reader with the Mighty Bright dual light attached. (I clip it on the cover.)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/541632023_3b7be1678d_o.gif

There's no glare when the lights are adjusted the way they are in the pic. The pools of light from each LED overlap and give full coverage. I think it works very well. :D

Hi, Jon,

Here's a pic of the Reader with the Mighty Bright dual light attached. (I clip it on the cover.)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/541632023_3b7be1678d_o.gif

There's no glare when the lights are adjusted the way they are in the pic. The pools of light from each LED overlap and give full coverage. I think it works very well. :D
Thanks. I was hoping for some photos of the light in use with the reader so we can see how well it works with the reader. Would that be possible please?

Jon

am i the only one that find the clipon booklights dorky? You're using a state of the art high-tech gadget, and then you're forced to use some clipon light...

am i the only one that find the clipon booklights dorky? You're using a state of the art high-tech gadget, and then you're forced to use some clipon light...

Disagree with you :smash:

I am using a state of the art high-tech gadget when I read in my bed every night. My other half falls asleep about 1 hour earlier. I could not use those lights with normal hardback editions, because a size of their "screen" is significantly bigger and could not be covered by small lights evenly across a page, let alone it would require to re-clip the light each time you move to the next page which would be even further away from the light source. However, now I can read a book without irritating my other half and (thanks to verilux) feel very comfortable, my eyes do not feel tired after reading for 1 hour at all. Ironically, it is a state of the art high-tech gadget that allows me such a comodity :)

Disagree with you :smash:

I am using a state of the art high-tech gadget when I read in my bed every night. My other half falls asleep about 1 hour earlier. I could not use those lights with normal hardback editions, because a size of their "screen" is significantly bigger and could not be covered by small lights evenly across a page, let alone it would require to re-clip the light each time you move to the next page which would be even further away from the light source. However, now I can read a book without irritating my other half and (thanks to verilux) feel very comfortable, my eyes do not feel tired after reading for 1 hour at all. Ironically, it is a state of the art high-tech gadget that allows me such a comodity :)

actually, i'm saying that such a state of the art high-tech gadget deserves to have a state of the art high-tech solution for reading in the dark. Something that's better integrated... and most of all cool

actually, i'm saying that such a state of the art high-tech gadget deserves to have a state of the art high-tech solution for reading in the dark. Something that's better integrated... and most of all cool

Oh, I see.
I agree with you, it would be much more fun if we had an integrated solution, however we don't :( It is a fact and it cannot be changed. So, all that's left for us to do is to try to adapt to our beloved but not-so-flawless reader :D

Most likely in the future they will invent a reader with integrated light, probably something along a perimeter of the reader, although most likely it will quite heavily tax a battery.
Frankly speaking....I am happy with what I have atm. I don't think an integrated solution would be as bright as my current lamp and at the same time it doesn't deplete sony battery. I am not sure if there could be a better solution for me :)

My husband bought me this one for my Alphasmart Neo, so it was easy to switch it over to my Reader. It works beautifully.

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-MIG-DUET-BLK.html#

Looks scary but I am sure that one would work great!!

I very interesting concept. Because of there are 2 antenas it is possible to position them in such way that there is no glare and the screen is lit evently across?

I'll try to post pics later tonight of the lights in action. (Have to wait for it to get dark.) :) The light seems very even to me.

A gentle backlight would be nice, but I notice when I read on my Palm that after a while I get a bit of eye strain if the ambient light in the room I'm reading in is too dark.

Maybe 2nd generation? I'm happy to adapt to 1st generation - at least it exists! After all these years of waiting, I'm more than content to use a little light I already had (for another tech device! :grin2: ).

And, whatever light is added will eat into the phenomenal battery life. I still have to keep myself from plugging the Reader in every time I finish a book.

Thank you Studio717. I look forward to the photos. I am looking to get two lights. Just have not yet decided because the problem being is these lights that are recommended have to be ordered and are a pain to return if need be.

Here's a pic taken in otherwise total darkness. The highlights on the edges of the Reader are much more contrasty in the pic than they are in real life, but I think it gives you a good idea of the evenness of the page illumination.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/544290977_cc01468233_o.gif

That is nice. :yes:

Looks good to me! :cool:

Nice! Works great! :thumbsup:

Kinda looks like a Sony bug!

LOL, it really does look like a bug........

Or perhaps a Tivo (http://www.tivo.com/). :smug:

Rabbit ears.

I could always paint it blue and call it Andorian. Reader Shran! :grin2:

Or leave it as it is and call it Martin (waaay old ref). :cool:

I could always paint it blue and call it Andorian. Reader Shran! :grin2:

Or leave it as it is and call it Martin (waaay old ref). :cool:

Your comments betray your age! :)

How about a Shranny Reader!

I remember Uncle Martin, too -- let's hear it for re-runs! :wink:

Your comments betray your age! :)
...

:grin2: Oh, yeah! And I watched the original when it was broadcast. I loved any even vaguely sf show.

I think that's one reason I'm such a gadget junkie - all those toys on sf shows when I was growing up. ;) How can I resist? I mean, it's the future! :laugh4:

So far, my Reader is a favorite of all the ones I've acquired recently. What a gem this is!

I could always paint it blue and call it Andorian. Reader Shran! :grin2:

Or leave it as it is and call it Martin (waaay old ref). :cool:
OOHH! Another Trekkie! I've been reading the S.C.E series and the Mere Anarchy series and the DS9 Relaunch series on my Reader.

LOL, it really does look like a bug........
That's what I thought when I first saw it But it really does look nice when it's on.

Jon

OOHH! Another Trekkie!Also guilty here. But more of an "'er" than "'ie" in my case.

Here's a pic taken in otherwise total darkness.

Reminds me of some type of insect as well :D

On a more serious note the light looks wonderful.
I would certainly try it if I didn't already have verilux. IMHO it is the second lamp that has a great potential to be the right one for our reader. I am going to post it on a friendly Russian forum where BD comes from ;)

just wanted to say that I've just ordered the verilux too. And since I'm in europe I had to go through ebay again. Amazon did not want to ship to europe.

The verilux was offered for 20 dollar with 7 dollar shipping to europe (express shipping was 20+ dollar or so). I was not in a hurry, so the 7 dollar should be good enough.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Verilux-Natural-Spectrum-Compact-USB-Book-Travel-Light_W0QQitemZ130123003469QQihZ003QQcategoryZ4511 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(It's actually quite silly, because I could also just use my ultramobile laptop (samsung Q30) if I want to read at night, but well.... )

Anyway, if anyone in europe wants the light too, ebay could be an alternative.

Shipping is 1/2 of what I paid to Tools for Welness to deliver it to the UK.

Shipping is 1/2 of what I paid to Tools for Welness to deliver it to the UK.

yours might be express shipping. Mine was a simple hiprio shipping.

yours might be express shipping. Mine was a simple hiprio shipping.

I think it was the cheapest option the site offered - $15, although (reason unknown) I do not trust ebay, so I never sought it on ebay.

Anyway, I am really happy with the lamp. The last month is the first time in many years when I come to my bed peacefully and read a book without any guilt.

I hereby nickname the light ... THE BUG LIGHT!

just wanted to say that I've just ordered the verilux too. And since I'm in europe I had to go through ebay again. Amazon did not want to ship to europe.

The verilux was offered for 20 dollar with 7 dollar shipping to europe (express shipping was 20+ dollar or so). I was not in a hurry, so the 7 dollar should be good enough.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Verilux-Natural-Spectrum-Compact-USB-Book-Travel-Light_W0QQitemZ130123003469QQihZ003QQcategoryZ4511 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(It's actually quite silly, because I could also just use my ultramobile laptop (samsung Q30) if I want to read at night, but well.... )

Anyway, if anyone in europe wants the light too, ebay could be an alternative.
Did you try Amazon.co.uk to see if they'd ship it?

They didn't stock it as of a few months ago (like February) ....

They didn't stock it as of a few months ago (like February) ....
Looks like they still don't have it.

Did you try Amazon.co.uk to see if they'd ship it?

amazon.uk don't have it. it's actually the first company i check, because i'm in their affiliate program....

Looks like they still don't have it.

Unfortunately, you cannot buy it anywhere in the UK. At least I didn't find it. Thank's to igorsk who has found Tools for Welness website in the USA that send the light abroad.

The Bug light could be ordered Europe as well
http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=MIGHTY+BRIGHT+DOUBLE+FLEX+&x=7&y=6

Some people have this, Great Point 3 LED Book Light, and it looks promising - any comments on it? Too bright? Good coverage?:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/3led-z.jpg


I bought this one a long time ago in a DutyFree, it's great perfect and portable, but I saw the same brand at Borders and it just looked like a cheap fake. The one I have has the name "DesignGO" as a brand. I like it, but some may think it's a little dim.

I bought this one a long time ago in a DutyFree, it's great perfect and portable, but I saw the same brand at Borders and it just looked like a cheap fake. The one I have has the name "DesignGO" as a brand. I like it, but some may think it's a little dim.

I have one that goes by the name "Z Light". I really like the weight (very light) and portability. It does a good job of lighting the entire page. I don't know about the longevity of the batteries as I have only used it a few hours.

Some people have this, Great Point 3 LED Book Light, and it looks promising - any comments on it? Too bright? Good coverage?:
http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/3led-z.jpg

There's a good deal on this light (caaled the "Z-light") at Borders now. It's marked $12.99 and they have a 30% off one item coupon thru 8/9 http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coupons_erewards300627c.htm. Comes out to under $10 with tax. It is very flat when folded and bright--has a dim setting too. And the CR2450 batteries (it takes 2 for 30 hrs or so) can be had on ebay for under $1 apiece.

I just purchased the GreatPoint 4 LED rechargable light. It is not heavy at all, and clips onto the standard PRS-500 case just fine. The light is fairly even on the Sony reader, and illuminates the entire page when clipped to the top. It has two brightness settings, and I find that the lower setting is easier on the eyes (less reflective glare).

My only complaint is that, on the charge cradle (which is a bit heavy - probably weighted so the unit won't fall over when charging), the charging light is always on - even if the unit isn't in the cradle. The unit was a tad pricy - I paid $35 for it at Barnes and Noble, but I had a gift card so it wasn't nearly as bad.

http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/product-relight-silos.jpg

If anyone is interested, I can take a few pictures of the unti in use.

Mike

Mike, I would be interested in actual usage photos. Thank you.

how about this?

http://www.lightwedge.com/prod_original.html

i have gameboy advance that use same method to light it screen until i bought my nds
it really useful and bright, but gameboy advance use lcd with no backlight, i wonder if THIS thing combine with lightwedge will came same result with my gameboy...

how about this one

http://www.lightwedge.com/prod_original.html

I just purchased the GreatPoint 4 LED rechargable light. It is not heavy at all, and clips onto the standard PRS-500 case just fine. The light is fairly even on the Sony reader, and illuminates the entire page when clipped to the top. It has two brightness settings, and I find that the lower setting is easier on the eyes (less reflective glare).

My only complaint is that, on the charge cradle (which is a bit heavy - probably weighted so the unit won't fall over when charging), the charging light is always on - even if the unit isn't in the cradle. The unit was a tad pricy - I paid $35 for it at Barnes and Noble, but I had a gift card so it wasn't nearly as bad.

http://www.greatpointlight.com/graphics2/product-relight-silos.jpg

If anyone is interested, I can take a few pictures of the unti in use.

Mike


Hi Mike,

I would also be interested in seeing photos of this unit in use. Also, does it take batteries in addition to the cradle option? I ask, because I wouldn't want to add yet another accessory to my collection, when traveling.

The wife. :uhoh2:

buy "the wife" a memory foam sleep mask from Sharper Image and all your problems will be solved! :)

I just purchased the GreatPoint 4 LED rechargable light. It is not heavy at all, and clips onto the standard PRS-500 case just fine. The light is fairly even on the Sony reader, and illuminates the entire page when clipped to the top. It has two brightness settings, and I find that the lower setting is easier on the eyes (less reflective glare).

My only complaint is that, on the charge cradle (which is a bit heavy - probably weighted so the unit won't fall over when charging), the charging light is always on - even if the unit isn't in the cradle. The unit was a tad pricy - I paid $35 for it at Barnes and Noble, but I had a gift card so it wasn't nearly as bad.


I got this also, after trying out several others that were not bright enough, and whose batteries had to be replaced at too high a cost. It works very well for me with an even light. The charge lasts a really long time, so only used the base a few times.

It is odd that the charge light is on all the time, but as the charge lasts so long, just unplug it and stick it in a drawer until needed.

I also use this book light with my PRS 500 and love the fact that you can recharge the batteries. I frequently fall asleep with the book and light on (much to my husband's dismay) but even still the charge lasts many days.

I found a two pack of the lights at Costco for around $30 which is what Borders charges for one. That makes it an even better deal.

I took some pictures of the Great point light in use, its really a decent light. the bluish tinge, glare and dark spots are exaggerated by the camera, but i think the pictures do it justice as far as lighting capabilities go.

I have been using the xtra flex 2 LED light in lower setting (with one LED on). Since the neck is very flexible, you can always adjust it to an angle to eliminate the bright spot. I use three rechargable AAA batteries which can last a week or more (20 hours).

The mighty bright Duet LED light may work better for some people, but I don't like the look of two heads.

I, who have the honor of starting of this thread, have settled on the XtraFlex2. The brightness (one LED in the dark, 2 LEDs in a dim room) is just right, the longevity of the batteries is great, the flexible neck is nice and the price is right. Sure, I'd like the base to smaller and/or flatter, but not at the expense of changing non-standard batteries more often.
The Great Point Flex-Neck I have dims too quickly when the watch-style batteries run down.
The CFL Phorm Light Voyager is too bright, heavy, and the clamp is too stiff.
Hoorah! I have achieved book light happiness.

Thank you to tmaxkc for posting that the Great Point lights are available at Costco, shrink-wrapped with 2 lights and one charger for $30. I bought it yesterday since I am particularly bothered by the disposal of coin-batteries in landfills as well as the expense of replacing them in my z-booklight, which was my preferred light until seeing the pictures of this new light. 2 lights including rechargeable batteries in each for less than what one appears to cost at Barnes&Noble -- such a deal!:)

And I find that with any light there is a bright spot which gradually fades towards the opposite end and the Great Point light is no different, but it is very usable and with 36 hours (the documentation claims) per charge when used on the lower-light setting (which is perfectly fine for my eyes), these should be wonderful for a long time! :tup:

And I find that with any light there is a bright spot which gradually fades towards the opposite end and the Great Point light is no different, but it is very usable and with 36 hours (the documentation claims) per charge when used on the lower-light setting (which is perfectly fine for my eyes), these should be wonderful for a long time! :tup:

There are two lamps that do not have the spot because you do not have to have the lamps over the screen.

1. Verilux (2xAA).
2. Bug (3xAAA).

I believe there are links for both of them in this topic. I cannot comment on bug light but verilux has a relatively short battery span life - 6 hours. Although I use good rechargeable batteries and always have a couple of a spare set under hand, so it is not a problem for me.

There are two lamps that do not have the spot because you do not have to have the lamps over the screen.

1. Verilux (2xAA).
2. Bug (3xAAA).

I believe there are links for both of them in this topic. I cannot comment on bug light but verilux has a relatively short battery span life - 6 hours. Although I use good rechargeable batteries and always have a couple of a spare set under hand, so it is not a problem for me.

Verilux uses Cold Cathode bulb, not LED, that's why the battery life is not as good as the Mighty Bright bug light. But on the other hand, its light spectrum may feel more natural and easier on the eyes for some people.

I originally posted over in the Cybook Accessories forum. However, since this is the thread that everyone gets referred to, and since the Tensor Full Spectrum Booklight would work just as well with a Sony Reader, I thought that I'd better post here as well and link across to it. Here's the post with the info on the Tensor:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18087

It's really a very nice light.

Something new for a change.

Looks very nice and the lamp is long which is a very important feature for 6" reader (to cover evenly across the screen).

I will add it as third lamp in my lamp list for readers :)

Did some digging and found it (a bit) cheaper, and in multiple colors, too!
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.aol_refer.false.tpl.DETAIL.msn_refer.false. item.H07102.ref.CJ8?cm_ven=SHOPPINGFEED&cm_cat=FOR%20THE%20HOME&cm_pla=INDOOR%20%26%20OUTDOOR%20LIGHTING&cm_ite=H07102

I originally posted over in the Cybook Accessories forum. However, since this is the thread that everyone gets referred to, and since the Tensor Full Spectrum Booklight would work just as well with a Sony Reader, I thought that I'd better post here as well and link across to it. Here's the post with the info on the Tensor:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18087

It's really a very nice light.
Seems to me from the photos that ithe Tensor fades too much as you get down the screen.

They all look like that in the photos. :shrug: The shots I took with my CCFL Mighty Bright showed the same thing, but the coverage is a good deal better in reality than in those pix. This is likely the same thing. I believe the same effect was reported with the Verilux compared to the posted pix of it.

They all look like that in the photos. :shrug: The shots I took with my CCFL Mighty Bright showed the same thing, but the coverage is a good deal better in reality than in those pix. This is likely the same thing. I believe the same effect was reported with the Verilux compared to the posted pix of it.

Yup. You are right.

Has anyone seen this in person or Used it?
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=20005520
Im looking into getting me a lil light and have seen the other threads about this topic. I havent seen anyone mention or review it. Think I'll head down to the local Sony Store for lunch today, see if the have one. (I need an excuse to go in that store...:yahoo: )

Has anyone seen this in person or Used it?
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=20005520
Im looking into getting me a lil light and have seen the other threads about this topic. I havent seen anyone mention or review it. Think I'll head down to the local Sony Store for lunch today, see if the have one. (I need an excuse to go in that store...:yahoo: )

I have got one. I used for 3 weeks before my Verilux arrived. Because it has a flexible neck it was a bit better than other LED light I have tried but still hurt my eyes too much. I would feel an eyestrain in about 12-15 minutes after reding with it. The light is a bit bluish as well.
All that said, I can read with Verilux for 1 hour and I don't feel any eye strain.

Conclusion: I don't like it.

I have yet to find a light that is manufactured as a booklight that I am happy with. I am currently using a headlight like this (http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/amart_h-1113.htm) but I don't wear it on my head. I reduced that straps down to their smallest setting and wrapped it around the cover on the opposite side from the reader. The angling of the head lets the light hit perfectly on the screen and the lowest setting is plenty bright enough. I still have to hold the cover like a book but I don't have to have completely hand-free reading to make me happy.

Just my $0.02.

I have the 3-LED MightyBright and I find that it's almost too bright lately. Maybe I should pluck out one of those LED's, or try the Verilux that everyone raves about.