Accessories Kindle 3 Light - Page 2

bitschnau · 11-20-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, draining is the correct word. I have the light cover from Sony and it is not heavy and uses one AAA battery. It does not drain the 650's battery. I would not want nay light I use to get power from the reader's battery. That's just a bad design (IMHO).

So opinions can differ. For me its PERFECT design and using extra batteries just s****.

The word "drain" implies, the battery is empty in no time, but I use the light every night, have Wireless always on and my battery lasts for 10 days. This is not "draining".

mlewis78 · 11-20-2010, 07:08 PM

The OP already has a cover, so why recommend the lighted cover?

I use the Mighty Bright clip-on with two LEDs. This is my favorite book light, but I also have the Kandle since they had a good 2-fer deal recently. The Kandle is good for take-out reading, since it is more compact and doesn't turn on by itself in my bag.

Nonna1 · 11-20-2010, 07:30 PM

I'm completely satisfied with my Kandle.

fairy_dreams · 11-20-2010, 11:34 PM

In my experience, the black Kandle works extremely well. Lots of people complain about the light fall-off near the bottom, but the company recently revamped their light and it lights up the K3 screen really well. It's also super compact.

I bought several with coupon cods so it was well worth the price (2 for $22.50, then 2 for $10). But now the black Kandle is $30 dollars...I think there still might be a code that will give you half off though.

mldavis2 · 11-21-2010, 09:00 AM

I posted a picture elsewhere in another section in relation to this topic showing the eBook Lite turned on, but I'll step in here on the Kindle section. I went about the light issue backwards, perhaps. I thought the $59 was a bit too steep for the lighted protector, so I found an eBook Lite at Target. I also bought a Kandle during the sale for a friend, so I've used both of these clip-on lights, but not the Kindle protector with light, so I'll leave that for others. Before I compare the two clip-ons, I will say that I did break down and buy the plain cover (no light) and I am impressed with the design and quality of the cover. Worth the $39? Well, yes, I now think so, having seen it. I did see them now available along with the K3 at Target also.

The eBook Lite (Capstone) has 3 LED 'bulbs' and a three-position switch for off, dim, bright. It uses two 'AAA' batteries and does not require a tool to access the battery compartment. I see those features as a plus. I do not care for the ratchet-type clip-clamp design as the ratchet mechanism is a bit fiddly to spread open from a stored/closed position.

The Kandle light has a simple on/off switch. It has two LED bulbs. I have not compared the light output between the Kandle and the eBook Lite, but they appear to be comparable and both are adequate. The Kandle uses two CR2032 round batteries which are perhaps more expensive and less generally available than the 'AAA' batteries in the eBook Lite. In addition, the battery cover is held by a single, tiny philips-head screw. The Kandle does come with two extra batteries (4 in all) and a small philips-head screwdriver that fits the battery cover access screw. My concern is that with these tiny screws it is very easy to 'strip' the philips 'cross' in the screw head with repeated removal of the cover and may soon render the screw unusable. I think this is a design flaw that should be considered. The Kandle has a spring clip (like a clipboard clip) which is easier to use than the ratchet clip on the eBook Lite. The Kandle clip does, however, fit rather far down on the Kindle3 screen and must be kept higher up to avoid covering the top of the viewing screen. It, despite the name, is a generic clip that can be used on any reader.

If the eBook Lite had a Kandle clip, it would be perfect. I prefer the separately powered lights to extend the Kindle recharge cycle time when on vacation. I can carry extra batteries for the light, not for the Kindle.

subarux · 11-21-2010, 01:22 PM

Can anyone tell me what would be the best choice of clip light for a 'naked' K3?
I don't want to buy a cover/case since I don't want to add extra weight on it.

charlec · 11-21-2010, 01:52 PM

@subarux

If you find a good one please let me know. I'd love something like the Mighty Bright Travelflex that would attach to a "naked" K3.

judith009 · 11-21-2010, 02:14 PM

The Octovo Solis for K3 was just released yesterday. I love the Solis for K2, so I ordered the new one right away. You can get it from Octovo.com, but the shipping is cheaper at Amazon.com ($5 instead of $10). If you wait a week or two, I'm sure it'll be available for free shipping via Amazon Prime. The light costs $29

mldavis2 · 11-21-2010, 02:41 PM

I'm using either the Kandle or the eBook Lite on a naked K3. The eBook Lite clip fits a bit better, as the Kandle clip has a bit too much 'overbite', but both work fine. The Kandle is easier to mount/dismount with it's spring clip. I never use the K3 with the protective cover because it is a bit more awkward and doubles the weight of the K3.

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11-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#17
mlewis78 Guru Posts: 859 Karma: 6449772 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Device: Kindle Oasis 2 (7"); HDX 8.9"; Ipad2	The OP already has a cover, so why recommend the lighted cover? I use the Mighty Bright clip-on with two LEDs. This is my favorite book light, but I also have the Kandle since they had a good 2-fer deal recently. The Kandle is good for take-out reading, since it is more compact and doesn't turn on by itself in my bag.

11-20-2010, 07:30 PM	#18
Nonna1 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I'm completely satisfied with my Kandle.

11-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#19
fairy_dreams Member Posts: 22 Karma: 22772 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3 3G	In my experience, the black Kandle works extremely well. Lots of people complain about the light fall-off near the bottom, but the company recently revamped their light and it lights up the K3 screen really well. It's also super compact. I bought several with coupon cods so it was well worth the price (2 for $22.50, then 2 for $10). But now the black Kandle is $30 dollars...I think there still might be a code that will give you half off though.

11-21-2010, 09:00 AM	#20
mldavis2 Coffee Nut Posts: 410 Karma: 298350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Kindle 3; K4PC; Calibre	I posted a picture elsewhere in another section in relation to this topic showing the eBook Lite turned on, but I'll step in here on the Kindle section. I went about the light issue backwards, perhaps. I thought the $59 was a bit too steep for the lighted protector, so I found an eBook Lite at Target. I also bought a Kandle during the sale for a friend, so I've used both of these clip-on lights, but not the Kindle protector with light, so I'll leave that for others. Before I compare the two clip-ons, I will say that I did break down and buy the plain cover (no light) and I am impressed with the design and quality of the cover. Worth the $39? Well, yes, I now think so, having seen it. I did see them now available along with the K3 at Target also. The eBook Lite (Capstone) has 3 LED 'bulbs' and a three-position switch for off, dim, bright. It uses two 'AAA' batteries and does not require a tool to access the battery compartment. I see those features as a plus. I do not care for the ratchet-type clip-clamp design as the ratchet mechanism is a bit fiddly to spread open from a stored/closed position. The Kandle light has a simple on/off switch. It has two LED bulbs. I have not compared the light output between the Kandle and the eBook Lite, but they appear to be comparable and both are adequate. The Kandle uses two CR2032 round batteries which are perhaps more expensive and less generally available than the 'AAA' batteries in the eBook Lite. In addition, the battery cover is held by a single, tiny philips-head screw. The Kandle does come with two extra batteries (4 in all) and a small philips-head screwdriver that fits the battery cover access screw. My concern is that with these tiny screws it is very easy to 'strip' the philips 'cross' in the screw head with repeated removal of the cover and may soon render the screw unusable. I think this is a design flaw that should be considered. The Kandle has a spring clip (like a clipboard clip) which is easier to use than the ratchet clip on the eBook Lite. The Kandle clip does, however, fit rather far down on the Kindle3 screen and must be kept higher up to avoid covering the top of the viewing screen. It, despite the name, is a generic clip that can be used on any reader. If the eBook Lite had a Kandle clip, it would be perfect. I prefer the separately powered lights to extend the Kindle recharge cycle time when on vacation. I can carry extra batteries for the light, not for the Kindle.

11-21-2010, 01:22 PM	#21
subarux Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: kindle & iphone	Can anyone tell me what would be the best choice of clip light for a 'naked' K3? I don't want to buy a cover/case since I don't want to add extra weight on it.

11-21-2010, 01:52 PM	#22
charlec Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	@subarux If you find a good one please let me know. I'd love something like the Mighty Bright Travelflex that would attach to a "naked" K3.

11-21-2010, 02:14 PM	#23
judith009 Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Voyage	The Octovo Solis for K3 was just released yesterday. I love the Solis for K2, so I ordered the new one right away. You can get it from Octovo.com, but the shipping is cheaper at Amazon.com ($5 instead of $10). If you wait a week or two, I'm sure it'll be available for free shipping via Amazon Prime. The light costs $29

11-21-2010, 02:41 PM	#24
mldavis2 Coffee Nut Posts: 410 Karma: 298350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Kindle 3; K4PC; Calibre	I'm using either the Kandle or the eBook Lite on a naked K3. The eBook Lite clip fits a bit better, as the Kandle clip has a bit too much 'overbite', but both work fine. The Kandle is easier to mount/dismount with it's spring clip. I never use the K3 with the protective cover because it is a bit more awkward and doubles the weight of the K3.

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