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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.

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.