Best Light clip on for kindle ?

tado · 03-08-2013, 06:51 PM

Just curious from other users thats the best out there that you have used?

patrickt · 03-08-2013, 07:13 PM

I never found one that worked. I preferred headlamps. My favorite brand is Petzl. Of course, I don't really mind if people think I look silly. But, that's all in the past. I now have the Paperwhite.

victauria · 03-08-2013, 07:45 PM

I have a Kindle Touch and am on my third light. This one is a keeper! It is Mighty Bright's Hammerhead. It has six led bulbs, runs off either three AAA batteries or an a/c adaptor (sold separately). I like it very much because the wide light head covers not only all of the Kindle page, but also hardback or trade size p-books. The clip is substantial and makes it a little heavier than the other two lights that I have, but it stays in place on my cover (or p-book) and hasn't been noticeably heavy or unwieldy.

I think it goes through batteries too fast, but I believe that about almost everything that uses AAA or AA.

I like it well enough that I plan to buy another one--I think it will be good for crafty endeavors.

xtine · 03-09-2013, 02:29 AM

Before my Paperwhite, my favorite light was my Mighty Bright Travelflex (runs off 1 AAA battery).

seefo · 03-09-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by victauria

three AAA batteries

Does it feel heavy when use with batteries?

victauria · 03-09-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seefo

Does it feel heavy when use with batteries?

It is heavier than my M-Edge one-battery clip-on, but didn't feel uncomfortable or unwieldy. I typically use it for two to three hours at a stretch, and haven't noticed any great fatigue (I do have one rather bad wrist from an accident, so any issues would be sure to show up). The batteries are all in the clip portion which has a substantial depth, so it all goes on the Kindle cover very securely.

Every one's preferences and needs are different, of course, but my overriding requirement is light--lots of it and good color--and the Hammerhead delivers.

Here's the info on it from their web site. I bought mine through Amazon, and I have seen them at B&N. (I'm in the US.)

http://www.mightybright.com/Craft-Li...ED-Book-Light/

Hope this helps...

Skydog · 03-09-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victauria

It is heavier than my M-Edge one-battery clip-on, but didn't feel uncomfortable or unwieldy. I typically use it for two to three hours at a stretch, and haven't noticed any great fatigue (I do have one rather bad wrist from an accident, so any issues would be sure to show up). The batteries are all in the clip portion which has a substantial depth, so it all goes on the Kindle cover very securely.

Every one's preferences and needs are different, of course, but my overriding requirement is light--lots of it and good color--and the Hammerhead delivers.

Here's the info on it from their web site. I bought mine through Amazon, and I have seen them at B&N. (I'm in the US.)

http://www.mightybright.com/Craft-Li...ED-Book-Light/

Hope this helps...

That looks like an excellent light. I wish it had been available when I purchased my first Mightybright years ago.

tado · 03-09-2013, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the great advice !

HarryT · 03-10-2013, 10:28 AM

The PW just blows away any clip-on light, to my mind. I really would consider an upgrade. Forget the reports you've probably read about "bad" PW screens - even the worst of them is enormously better than using a clip-on.

SquiddOhio · 03-10-2013, 10:54 AM

I agree with Harry. I bought a PW, and then sold my Touch via CL, for a net cost about the same as a good light, that still needs to be lugged around and fiddled with. If you use a reading light with your Kindle very much, consider upgrading.

Rizla · 03-10-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtine

Before my Paperwhite, my favorite light was my Mighty Bright Travelflex (runs off 1 AAA battery).

I second the Travelflex. A very good light that runs on one rechargeable AAA.

03-08-2013, 06:51 PM	#1
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	Best Light clip on for kindle ? Just curious from other users thats the best out there that you have used?

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 54,662 Karma: 26165759 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	The PW just blows away any clip-on light, to my mind. I really would consider an upgrade. Forget the reports you've probably read about "bad" PW screens - even the worst of them is enormously better than using a clip-on. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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patrickt Evangelist Posts: 442 Karma: 1144794 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: K3, Kindle Basic	I never found one that worked. I preferred headlamps. My favorite brand is Petzl. Of course, I don't really mind if people think I look silly. But, that's all in the past. I now have the Paperwhite.

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victauria Wizard Posts: 4,441 Karma: 15273162 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Touch, iPod Touch	I have a Kindle Touch and am on my third light. This one is a keeper! It is Mighty Bright's Hammerhead. It has six led bulbs, runs off either three AAA batteries or an a/c adaptor (sold separately). I like it very much because the wide light head covers not only all of the Kindle page, but also hardback or trade size p-books. The clip is substantial and makes it a little heavier than the other two lights that I have, but it stays in place on my cover (or p-book) and hasn't been noticeably heavy or unwieldy. I think it goes through batteries too fast, but I believe that about almost everything that uses AAA or AA. I like it well enough that I plan to buy another one--I think it will be good for crafty endeavors.

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xtine Addict Posts: 242 Karma: 1319676 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Before my Paperwhite, my favorite light was my Mighty Bright Travelflex (runs off 1 AAA battery).

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tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	Thanks for the great advice !

03-10-2013, 10:54 AM	#10
SquiddOhio Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 11768 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	I agree with Harry. I bought a PW, and then sold my Touch via CL, for a net cost about the same as a good light, that still needs to be lugged around and fiddled with. If you use a reading light with your Kindle very much, consider upgrading.


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