Great booklight

lilac_jive · 05-12-2009, 09:26 PM

Just thought I'd share. I just picked up the Mighty Bright LED booklight, and I think I'm in love.

Yummy things:
-Super flexible neck. It's not hard to move but stays in place
-Two light settings
-Good coverage without making my eyes bleed.
-Takes AAA batteries, and it says you can get an AC adapter. Saw some other options, but they had those round batteries, and I never have those.

http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lig...uctDetail.html

I got mine at Borders for $14.99, but I can't find it on their online store. Thought I'd share though (I've been looking for a good one for years).

Cassy · 05-12-2009, 09:57 PM

Completely agree

i love mine, it also folds up nice and small so you can carry it around easily

DrMoze · 05-13-2009, 11:08 PM

It's not *that* small. (3 AAA batteries, bulky clip, long neck....) I use a 4-LED z-light. That thing practically disappears when folded--about 1/4" thick, and it gives a nice readable light. Portability is important for me--if I'm home, I just use the nightstand light.

Gunnerp245 · 05-17-2009, 10:35 AM

Manufacturer? Where obtainable?

Gunner...

JSWolf · 05-17-2009, 10:46 AM

I like that one because the necks are flexible and it has two lights that can be places where you want for no bright spots.

http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Li...uctDetail.html

lilac_jive · 05-17-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunnerp245

Manufacturer? Where obtainable?

Gunner...

It's all in my first post. Mighty Bright is the manufacturer, and you can buy it from them direct. I bought mine at Borders though (in the store)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I like that one because the necks are flexible and it has two lights that can be places where you want for no bright spots.

http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Li...uctDetail.html

I've found with this one that it's pretty easy to move the light around to avoid bright spots, without leaving areas that are less bright. Two lights would be too bright for me, but that booklight will probably be fantastic for DX users.

JSWolf · 05-17-2009, 11:03 AM

It has seperate switches so you can use just one light and then position it how it's best for you. That's also what I like with it.

lilac_jive · 05-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It has seperate switches so you can use just one light and then position it how it's best for you. That's also what I like with it.

Oh that's cool (and I'm an idiot for not figuring that out).

jj2me · 05-17-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

It's all in my first post.

I think gunnerp245 was asking about the z-light.

I have no idea which booklight on that page is the 4-LED one that DrMoze recommends. The first one? That's the only one that says "Z-Light."

Edit: ok, it looks like the first one, also here on B&N.

lilac_jive · 05-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jj2me

I think gunnerp245 was asking about the z-light.

I have no idea which booklight on that page is the 4-LED one that DrMoze recommends. The first one? That's the only one that says "Z-Light."

Edit: ok, it looks like the first one, also here on B&N.

Oh, duh.

itzmeigh · 05-17-2009, 10:14 PM

I have this one HERE. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that it is rechargeable. Love it so much that I cringe at even looking at other booklights because I might find one that I like more that can't be recharged!

It holds the charge for almost a month at a time. (I read a couple of hours a night every night with it.) If I forget to recharge it one night then I can charge it about 30 minutes and it will be full bright again. (No way to tell if it is fully charged because ther eis no battery life indicator)

I don't like it clipped on my book (or eBook) but I can set it so that I can lay on my side and it will still light up my book. Or I can lay on my back and set it on my chest.

I've used it for about 2-3 years. Hubby gave it to me for Mother's Day but I can't remember WHICH Mother's Day... I've used it everywhere including the car with no problems!

It stays charged so long that I never even bring the charger on vacation with me. Like this time I was gone about 10 days and I didn't bother to bring the charger. (I haven't got as much reading done as I'd like however because I've been too pooped at night to read!)

Anyway, I can't say enough good things about it. It has really worked well for me.

chinesealbumart · 05-20-2009, 05:47 AM

This is the one i use

http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Light-.../dp/B000GOYMAE

jj2me · 05-23-2009, 03:07 PM

Here are pics from a cheapo Woot.com booklight (pack of three for $1.99 + $5 shipping, IIR). You need teensy tools to change the batteries (3x AG13, which I got for $5 for 100 off eBay). The loss of luminence due to low batteries almost convinced me they were less good than I had originally thought, so don't fall into that trap like I did with these button battery-powered booklights.

Apologies for the poor focus--the infrared focus light didn't server me well in a dark room without flash--but you get the idea of brightness.

This is my first time posting pictures. I don't yet know any way other than the "Attachments" icon, so don't know how to intersperse descriptive text. "Insert Image" requires a URL, but I don't want to host these pics.

The pics will be:
1. Package of three, opened
2. Closed with light clipped on the left cover. Shutting the cover causes no damage, but does make it more probably you'll accidentally hit a page button when the screen is on (just click the menu button to get back to the normal screen).
3. Open flat in dark.
4. Open in reading position. Shows brightness, but out of focus.

F1Wild · 05-25-2009, 11:17 PM

I just returned the Sony cover/lightwedge that I had purchased along with my first reader-PRS-505 3 nights ago. The first jight I charged, 2nd I read with glee, and by last night I couldn't stand the "frosted" appearance of the lightwedge. I tried my stand-alone, clear lightwedge with the 505 and although much bulkier it was so much easier to read.

Anyway, returned the accessory today and am in the market for either a booklight or a new LightWedge (old one's a wee bit scratched) and have considered trying the "night vision" one they sell. I have found the MightyBright ExtraFlex2 info helpful and also the Brookstone rechargeable. Of those using these could you tell me if there is any trouble with glare on the reader?

Cheers!

desertgrandma · 05-26-2009, 12:15 AM

Heres the link the the Mighty Brite light from Amazon......there is a great video review at the bottom. This light has gotten great reviews both here and at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...3311248&sr=1-1

05-12-2009, 09:26 PM	#1
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Great booklight Just thought I'd share. I just picked up the Mighty Bright LED booklight, and I think I'm in love. Yummy things: -Super flexible neck. It's not hard to move but stays in place -Two light settings -Good coverage without making my eyes bleed. -Takes AAA batteries, and it says you can get an AC adapter. Saw some other options, but they had those round batteries, and I never have those. http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lig...uctDetail.html I got mine at Borders for $14.99, but I can't find it on their online store. Thought I'd share though (I've been looking for a good one for years).

05-23-2009, 03:07 PM	#13
jj2me Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 8820388 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets	ThinkTank Technology Bookmark Light Here are pics from a cheapo Woot.com booklight (pack of three for $1.99 + $5 shipping, IIR). You need teensy tools to change the batteries (3x AG13, which I got for $5 for 100 off eBay). The loss of luminence due to low batteries almost convinced me they were less good than I had originally thought, so don't fall into that trap like I did with these button battery-powered booklights. Apologies for the poor focus--the infrared focus light didn't server me well in a dark room without flash--but you get the idea of brightness. This is my first time posting pictures. I don't yet know any way other than the "Attachments" icon, so don't know how to intersperse descriptive text. "Insert Image" requires a URL, but I don't want to host these pics. The pics will be: 1. Package of three, opened 2. Closed with light clipped on the left cover. Shutting the cover causes no damage, but does make it more probably you'll accidentally hit a page button when the screen is on (just click the menu button to get back to the normal screen). 3. Open flat in dark. 4. Open in reading position. Shows brightness, but out of focus. Attached Thumbnails

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05-12-2009, 09:57 PM	#2
Cassy Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Silver Sony PRS 505	Completely agree i love mine, it also folds up nice and small so you can carry it around easily

05-13-2009, 11:08 PM	#3
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	It's not that small. (3 AAA batteries, bulky clip, long neck....) I use a 4-LED z-light. That thing practically disappears when folded--about 1/4" thick, and it gives a nice readable light. Portability is important for me--if I'm home, I just use the nightstand light.

05-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
Gunnerp245 Gadget Freak Posts: 1,169 Karma: 1043832 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Device: EE, Note 8	Manufacturer? Where obtainable? Gunner...

05-17-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,585 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I like that one because the necks are flexible and it has two lights that can be places where you want for no bright spots. http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Li...uctDetail.html

05-17-2009, 11:03 AM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,585 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It has seperate switches so you can use just one light and then position it how it's best for you. That's also what I like with it.

05-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#11
itzmeigh Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505	I have this one HERE. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that it is rechargeable. Love it so much that I cringe at even looking at other booklights because I might find one that I like more that can't be recharged! It holds the charge for almost a month at a time. (I read a couple of hours a night every night with it.) If I forget to recharge it one night then I can charge it about 30 minutes and it will be full bright again. (No way to tell if it is fully charged because ther eis no battery life indicator) I don't like it clipped on my book (or eBook) but I can set it so that I can lay on my side and it will still light up my book. Or I can lay on my back and set it on my chest. I've used it for about 2-3 years. Hubby gave it to me for Mother's Day but I can't remember WHICH Mother's Day... I've used it everywhere including the car with no problems! It stays charged so long that I never even bring the charger on vacation with me. Like this time I was gone about 10 days and I didn't bother to bring the charger. (I haven't got as much reading done as I'd like however because I've been too pooped at night to read!) Anyway, I can't say enough good things about it. It has really worked well for me.

05-20-2009, 05:47 AM	#12
chinesealbumart Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 332 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Device: Sony PRS505	This is the one i use http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Light-.../dp/B000GOYMAE

05-25-2009, 11:17 PM	#14
F1Wild Addict Posts: 346 Karma: 170 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ Device: Paolo-my Kindle2, Blackberry Curve	I just returned the Sony cover/lightwedge that I had purchased along with my first reader-PRS-505 3 nights ago. The first jight I charged, 2nd I read with glee, and by last night I couldn't stand the "frosted" appearance of the lightwedge. I tried my stand-alone, clear lightwedge with the 505 and although much bulkier it was so much easier to read. Anyway, returned the accessory today and am in the market for either a booklight or a new LightWedge (old one's a wee bit scratched) and have considered trying the "night vision" one they sell. I have found the MightyBright ExtraFlex2 info helpful and also the Brookstone rechargeable. Of those using these could you tell me if there is any trouble with glare on the reader? Cheers!

05-26-2009, 12:15 AM	#15
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Heres the link the the Mighty Brite light from Amazon......there is a great video review at the bottom. This light has gotten great reviews both here and at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...3311248&sr=1-1

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