Booklight Number 5 or 6 or so - Page 11

JSWolf · 01-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcalder

I originally posted over in the Cybook Accessories forum. However, since this is the thread that everyone gets referred to, and since the Tensor Full Spectrum Booklight would work just as well with a Sony Reader, I thought that I'd better post here as well and link across to it. Here's the post with the info on the Tensor:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18087

It's really a very nice light.

Seems to me from the photos that ithe Tensor fades too much as you get down the screen.

NatCh · 01-16-2008, 01:08 PM

They all look like that in the photos.

The shots I took with my CCFL Mighty Bright showed the same thing, but the coverage is a good deal better in reality than in those pix. This is likely the same thing. I believe the same effect was reported with the Verilux compared to the posted pix of it.

astra · 01-16-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

They all look like that in the photos.

The shots I took with my CCFL Mighty Bright showed the same thing, but the coverage is a good deal better in reality than in those pix. This is likely the same thing. I believe the same effect was reported with the Verilux compared to the posted pix of it.

Yup. You are right.

ndskyz · 01-23-2008, 08:33 AM

Has anyone seen this in person or Used it?
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId=20005520
Im looking into getting me a lil light and have seen the other threads about this topic. I havent seen anyone mention or review it. Think I'll head down to the local Sony Store for lunch today, see if the have one. (I need an excuse to go in that store...

)

astra · 01-24-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndskyz

Has anyone seen this in person or Used it?
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId=20005520
Im looking into getting me a lil light and have seen the other threads about this topic. I havent seen anyone mention or review it. Think I'll head down to the local Sony Store for lunch today, see if the have one. (I need an excuse to go in that store...

)

I have got one. I used for 3 weeks before my Verilux arrived. Because it has a flexible neck it was a bit better than other LED light I have tried but still hurt my eyes too much. I would feel an eyestrain in about 12-15 minutes after reding with it. The light is a bit bluish as well.
All that said, I can read with Verilux for 1 hour and I don't feel any eye strain.

Conclusion: I don't like it.

revfish · 05-24-2008, 10:04 AM

I have yet to find a light that is manufactured as a booklight that I am happy with. I am currently using a headlight like this but I don't wear it on my head. I reduced that straps down to their smallest setting and wrapped it around the cover on the opposite side from the reader. The angling of the head lets the light hit perfectly on the screen and the lowest setting is plenty bright enough. I still have to hold the cover like a book but I don't have to have completely hand-free reading to make me happy.

Just my $0.02.

astrodad · 05-27-2008, 12:24 PM

I have the 3-LED MightyBright and I find that it's almost too bright lately. Maybe I should pluck out one of those LED's, or try the Verilux that everyone raves about.

stangri · 08-03-2008, 06:20 AM

Well, I just mentioned the Zelco Max.5 in the other thread about the new Sony cover/wedgelight combo and only then figured out this light hasn't been mentioned on the forum yet.

What I love about this light is that it gives a perfectly even light distribution across the reader screen. There is, of course, an LED beam spot, but it's tiny and I just aim it at the bottom (metal) part of the reader so the actual screen is evenly lighted.

It also feeds off two AA batteries (rechargeables are OK, they last a while, but can't be more specific than this) and it is compact -- the LED and the stick it's attached to can be detached from the battery base and clipped onto its side.

What I don't like is that the light-stick wasn't made collapsible so that when it's attached to the side of the battery bay it's the same height.

Also, when I bought the light it was $19.99 + free shipping at the goinginstyle.com, however they have (about 5-6 lights I bought) later realized they made a pricing mistake and raised the price to $39.99 which could be considered steep, until you see the light in action.

I don't have the home-made pictures yet, here's the one posted at the online store I bought the lights from: http://www.goinginstyle.com/AC/Zelco...ght-P1962.aspx

I will try to make and attach some pictures later on.

SactownGuy · 08-06-2008, 01:49 AM

Here is a good review of the best reading lights for the Sony PRS-505 Reader... I have the Mighty Bright Xtra flex 2 and I think it's pretty great..

http://www.bigdogsplanet.com/2008/08...y-prs-505.html

aliencane · 08-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactownGuy

Here is a good review of the best reading lights for the Sony PRS-505 Reader... I have the Mighty Bright Xtra flex 2 and I think it's pretty great..

http://www.bigdogsplanet.com/2008/08...y-prs-505.html

I bought one yesterday. It is really good. It has a nice, even light, and can be positioned (because of the flexible neck) so there is no glare at all. I give it a solid "A".

DrMoze · 08-07-2008, 04:03 PM

I just got my Sony 505 cover with built-in light (there's another thread on it), and am *very* impressed with the design and quality.

ndskyz · 08-08-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMoze

I just got my Sony 505 cover with built-in light (there's another thread on it), and am *very* impressed with the design and quality.

They look like they did a good job on it...But a bit too $$ for me.

asherlewis · 08-26-2009, 01:26 AM

Hi All!

I've been looking for a light for my kindle, but like to read it without its cover. I don't like the idea of clipping on a light for fear of scratching it.

I was looking for a LED light with a suction cup base but never found one...but remembered all those LED gooseneck lights that work with a usb port.

IF i were to plug a USB LED with a USB B adapter into the bottom of my kindle , would the kindle power the light?

thanks!

asher.

astra · 08-26-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asherlewis

Hi All!

I've been looking for a light for my kindle, but like to read it without its cover. I don't like the idea of clipping on a light for fear of scratching it.

I was looking for a LED light with a suction cup base but never found one...but remembered all those LED gooseneck lights that work with a usb port.

IF i were to plug a USB LED with a USB B adapter into the bottom of my kindle , would the kindle power the light?

thanks!

asher.

Most likely the battery will be flat within 1-2-3 hours?

Catire · 09-01-2009, 02:34 AM

I found this light on amazon and I was going to post some impressions of it but its lae and i am also lazy

(They say a picture is worth a thousand words right? well here are 5 of 'em)

It looks like a re-brand of the Tensor light dcalder posted about a few posts back.

Note: The Glare and uneven lighting is greatly exaggerated in the pictures, I find the light a little easier to read with than my Mighty-Bright because of the full spectrum lighting seems to enhance the contrast.

01-23-2008, 08:33 AM	#154
ndskyz Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: PRS 505/Tungsten T5	Flex-Neck LED Has anyone seen this in person or Used it? http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId=20005520 Im looking into getting me a lil light and have seen the other threads about this topic. I havent seen anyone mention or review it. Think I'll head down to the local Sony Store for lunch today, see if the have one. (I need an excuse to go in that store... )

08-26-2009, 01:26 AM	#163
asherlewis Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle2	USB LED Light with Kindle2? Hi All! I've been looking for a light for my kindle, but like to read it without its cover. I don't like the idea of clipping on a light for fear of scratching it. I was looking for a LED light with a suction cup base but never found one...but remembered all those LED gooseneck lights that work with a usb port. IF i were to plug a USB LED with a USB B adapter into the bottom of my kindle , would the kindle power the light? thanks! asher.

09-01-2009, 02:34 AM	#165
Catire Lord of the Universe Posts: 670 Karma: 737849 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maturin , Venezuela Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 / PSP	I found this light on amazon and I was going to post some impressions of it but its lae and i am also lazy (They say a picture is worth a thousand words right? well here are 5 of 'em) It looks like a re-brand of the Tensor light dcalder posted about a few posts back. Note: The Glare and uneven lighting is greatly exaggerated in the pictures, I find the light a little easier to read with than my Mighty-Bright because of the full spectrum lighting seems to enhance the contrast. Attached Thumbnails

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05-27-2008, 12:24 PM	#157
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	I have the 3-LED MightyBright and I find that it's almost too bright lately. Maybe I should pluck out one of those LED's, or try the Verilux that everyone raves about.

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stangri Addict Posts: 352 Karma: 55400 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: YVR/BWS/PUJ Device: nook	Well, I just mentioned the Zelco Max.5 in the other thread about the new Sony cover/wedgelight combo and only then figured out this light hasn't been mentioned on the forum yet. What I love about this light is that it gives a perfectly even light distribution across the reader screen. There is, of course, an LED beam spot, but it's tiny and I just aim it at the bottom (metal) part of the reader so the actual screen is evenly lighted. It also feeds off two AA batteries (rechargeables are OK, they last a while, but can't be more specific than this) and it is compact -- the LED and the stick it's attached to can be detached from the battery base and clipped onto its side. What I don't like is that the light-stick wasn't made collapsible so that when it's attached to the side of the battery bay it's the same height. Also, when I bought the light it was $19.99 + free shipping at the goinginstyle.com, however they have (about 5-6 lights I bought) later realized they made a pricing mistake and raised the price to $39.99 which could be considered steep, until you see the light in action. I don't have the home-made pictures yet, here's the one posted at the online store I bought the lights from: http://www.goinginstyle.com/AC/Zelco...ght-P1962.aspx I will try to make and attach some pictures later on.

08-06-2008, 01:49 AM	#159
SactownGuy Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 172 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Here is a good review of the best reading lights for the Sony PRS-505 Reader... I have the Mighty Bright Xtra flex 2 and I think it's pretty great.. http://www.bigdogsplanet.com/2008/08...y-prs-505.html

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DrMoze Booknut Posts: 860 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I just got my Sony 505 cover with built-in light (there's another thread on it), and am very impressed with the design and quality.

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