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Old 07-14-2011, 10:26 AM   #1
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Kindle-powered light?
I know that some have been trying to find a light for their Kindle that's powered by the Kindle... And, this looks like it might fit the bill. http://www.amazon.com/SimpleLight-Am...0653568&sr=1-7.

Only for the current generation of Kindles, however...
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:35 AM   #2
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Here, for those lazy folks who want a sneak preview before the link:


Seems nice but clearly not usable with many book-type covers I should think. Should be OK though for those who use K3 skins only though, right?
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Wow, a terrible design:
  • Butt ugly
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  • Cannot use the Kindle left-handed
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:48 AM   #4
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Interesting! That's a start...
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Old 07-15-2011, 02:47 PM   #5
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Wow, a terrible design:
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  • Cannot use the Kindle left-handed
And would eat battery life! Who thought this gem up!
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Old 07-15-2011, 03:27 PM   #6
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It's too bad Amazon didn't add a couple of connection points at the top of the Kindle.
I can easily imagine clipping on a light using the same system at the top and still have all the options for covers etc. Oh hindsight...... I was also going to mention that this light would
work well with the 'flip' style covers. Darn and I just bought a regular cover
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Old 07-15-2011, 05:05 PM   #7
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Agreed, that is an awful design.
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The combination of a Super Lightweight Kindle-powered light and a grip is an interesting design , but I'm afraid that the current rather bulky (and ugly) model won't be a cash cow for Grantwood Technology .

I hope that they're currently working on a (much) more elegant design .
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Old 07-16-2011, 08:46 AM   #9
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Just get the leather case with the light if you can afford it. Its 100* better.
I second that. I absolutely love mine! I hesitated because it was quite pricey, but the quality is exceptional. The light works beautifully, and I use it far more than I expected. I don't find that it drains the battery much at all.
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^ dumb question but too lazy to look it up:
Can you change the bulb on the light? Or is it one of the multi-year life LED lamps?
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I second that. I absolutely love mine! I hesitated because it was quite pricey, but the quality is exceptional. The light works beautifully, and I use it far more than I expected. I don't find that it drains the battery much at all.
I agree, the lighted cover is terrific.
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