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Old 07-14-2010, 08:54 AM   #31
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How big is the eLuminator 2? I want to be able to store it easily in my case

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From Amazon the eLuminator 2 is:
Items: $24.99
Shipping & Handling: $21.30
Total: $46.29
*FAINTS* (yes, in capital letters)

From EreadersRus in Aussieland it's $34.95 plus postage = AUD39.50

Maybe I'll stick with what I've got.
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I've heard good reviews of the eLuminator by M-Edge. I don't have their cover, but if the light is worth it then I'm going to ask them if there's a way to fit it into the one that I have.
I really like the e-lumintor2 nice bright even light (for 5 or 6" devices) without size. Only one AAA required. The covers are very very nice if you are at all tempted. I have the executive in red and I really love it. Without the cover, you could still use the eluminator2 if you are at all creative and crafty. The light has a flat arm that protrudes from its base. You could craft a pocket to slide this arm into with a small square of some strong fabric and some tough thread or possibly even decent fabric glue.

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Anyone have any experience with this one from Meritline? Or this one? I have generally had a so so experience with Meritline. Their prices are rock bottom though.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:33 AM   #34
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How big is the eLuminator 2? I want to be able to store it easily in my case

Edit:
From Amazon the eLuminator 2 is:
Items: $24.99
Shipping & Handling: $21.30
Total: $46.29
*FAINTS* (yes, in capital letters)

From EreadersRus in Aussieland it's $34.95 plus postage = AUD39.50

Maybe I'll stick with what I've got.
OUCH! I picked mine up in a Best Buy... It's a good light, but not worth $46!
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Old 07-14-2010, 02:37 PM   #35
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OUCH! I picked mine up in a Best Buy... It's a good light, but not worth $46!
Best Buy have it for AUD$22 but of course they don't ship overseas - and if they did the cost would be huge. Bah!
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Best Buy have it for AUD$22 but of course they don't ship overseas - and if they did the cost would be huge. Bah!
M-edge sells directly from their website, but shipping would be the same... Maybe contact them and see if they have an Aussie distributor?
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M-edge sells directly from their website, but shipping would be the same... Maybe contact them and see if they have an Aussie distributor?
That's a great idea . I couldn't find anyone on Google here but asking them will be the best bet!
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That's a great idea . I couldn't find anyone on Google here but asking them will be the best bet!
Glad I could help!
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Thank you for your interest in our products! Unfortunately I am not aware of any M-edge Retailer in Australia. You may want to try an online search for M-edge products in your area. International orders can be placed on our website, www.medgestore.com. The ship method you want to select is "Other International Standard". I do hope this information has been helpful. Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

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I'm in two minds about getting another lamp. On one hand, the one I got from Borders is cheap (The MightyBright XtraFlex) but it -is- very awkward to carry around which kinda kills the purpose of wandering about with my Kobo
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OUCH! I picked mine up in a Best Buy... It's a good light, but not worth $46!
especially as not a single book light is worth more than $5.00 anyway...
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especially as not a single book light is worth more than $5.00 anyway...
In my experience, the $5.00 ones aren't worth even that much but the more expensive ones are worth every penny.
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Old 07-19-2010, 04:43 AM   #42
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try the energiser booklite not sure abt aussie but it sells in all the places that sells energiser batterys. it lights up the whole reader + surroundings very brightly until ~15+hours in , then it gets dim and jus cover the book area.

should last around 30hrs according to the site but i generally change it way before.
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I just saw on smiggle's online store that they have "booklights" I wonder if they might just work for being a cheapo.
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Old 07-19-2010, 08:05 AM   #44
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I just saw on smiggle's online store that they have "booklights" I wonder if they might just work for being a cheapo.
My mum actually bought one of these for a friend interstate but forgot them at home. The clip is so skinny that it broke when I tried to fit it over my case. I have a spare so I'll test that out.
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>> ... Mighty Bright XtraFlex 2 ...

That was my FIRST purchase, too. But slap that sucker on the top of an eReader and hold it for an hour, and it gets heavy ...

I broke my OWN rule (purchase a lamp that uses commonly-available AA or AAA alkaline cells) and snagged a Barnes&Noble nook light. Uses two 2032 batteries - easy to find in the U.S. Photos at ...

http://gallery.me.com/clintbradford#...&bgcolor=black

It is lighter (pun intended) and I am using it now instead of the MightyLight.
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