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Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings
Now this was a real letdown........ 
KlondeikJeoff, please let us know how you like the rechargeable. I was looking at the one as well, dual purpose (book and fish light, LOL).. I mainly read during the day but there have been times when having a light at night would be nice. I already have something similart that is a gooseneck although it's much shorter |
Well, April, it came today and was a disappointment as far as brightness and full coverage of the screen are concerned. Even at the high setting, it is not really all that bright.
It only covers half the page and have to adjust the light to cover the bottom half when get there. This is not insurmountable, but still a pain in the neck and should not be necessary.
The best I can say is that it is better than nothing, but not worth the price.
Mine worked right away without charging. I read in the landscape mode, so clipped it to the top where the cover is folded over. It stayed on very well, but when I pulled it off, the combination battery cover/clip came right off.
One is supposed to slide it back on so it snaps in place, but no matter how hard I tried, it would not close all the way. A little protruding tab on the top would not fit into its slot. If I raised one end and fitted it in, then the other end would not snap shut. Bummer!
Called and the woman I spoke with went and got one, and that one closed with no trouble, so she told me to send it back.
I asked for a refund, but doubt whether will get it; expect them just to send another one.
Soooo, don't waste your money on this one.
I'll just continue to read under high-intensity lamps. Trouble is, when have to read in a doctor's office or airport, the cost is prohibitive for the extension cord.
