Accessories ALL ABOUT LIGHTS!!! Welcome New Kindle Owners! Ask your Light questions here! - Page 4

speedlever · 01-06-2011, 12:03 PM

To add my brief experience with lights, I bought a Pathway light from Target. It does a fine job with illumination and uses AA batteries. But I can't close my cover with it on. It's a constant job of putting it on and taking it off and is something extra to have to tote along.

A cover is a must have for me as I take my K3 most everywhere (you never know when a chance to read for a few minutes will pop up.) A light is a nice option that is only occasionally needed. Having it all in one nice package is really convenient.

Here's another vote for the lighted Kindle cover. Bought it for my daughter to go along with her K3 Christmas present. Should have bought it for me on the first go 'round. Instead, I tried to go the economy route and bought cheaper, albeit very nice cases and separate book lights. All are being returned and replaced by the lighted K3 cover. False economy on my part.

JSWolf · 01-06-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

A shiny? If you've tired it and it doesn't work for you there are still another 999,999 other lights to try.

Which of your various lights works best on your 650?

speedlever · 01-06-2011, 01:16 PM

I have been asked to repost a reply I made in another thread to this sticky thread.

The cases I bought (and returned) are the Marware Eco-Flip and the JAVOEdge MiMo Book Case. The booklights are the Pathway (Target) and the Might Bright TravelFlex.

FWIW, I've only had my K3 for a few weeks... but I've gone through 2 cases and 2 lights... and have returned them all for the lighted Kindle cover.

Both cases that I tried were very well made and did the job. But my complaint was that the way the K3 fit into the cases caused a problem for me getting to the right arrow bar. Any case made this way could/may have the same issue and both my cases (from different mfgs) had the same issue. Here's a pic to show what I mean:

Maybe my thumb is too big. But I always had to be careful hitting that right arrow bar because the case material intruded just enough to be in the way.

And the light issue: I bought the Pathway light from Target and the Mighty Bright TravelFlex... and returned them both. The Pathway was too large and clunky for my tastes and I couldn't close the case cover with it on. It was always an issue of putting on and taking off the light. I just don't want to dink around with a bunch of gear (I take my K3 all over the place with me).

The TravelFlex could have worked, but recognizing that I was going to replace both cases anyway, I figured I might as well get a case that provided no intrusions on the face and had a light, all in one package. And while I don't often need a light, those few times when I do it sure would be nice to have it available if I remember to bring the light along. With it built into the cover like the lighted Kindle cover, I have it all in one nice and neat package.

So the lighted Kindle cover is now on its way to me.

new · 01-06-2011, 04:03 PM

I have had the Kindle 3 for 3 days, and have tried the Target Pathway light clipon and have found it too intense for the top of the screen. I then tried attaching it on a Mead pad which was a few inches higher and that is what I need a few inches away from the reader. However, now I need to attach it to the Mead pad/folder.

I have tried Mighty Brights, and they loose the flexible neck and are worthless after a while.

So I may try to velcro the back of the reader to the Mead folder. I got the Mead pad folder at Big Lots for $4. Can't beat that.

NVash · 01-13-2011, 09:03 PM

I just got a few leads on lights and figured Id share them with everyone.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...d_i=1268192011
Heres some Verso reading lights.

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Lighted...=2TVECW5BU4FWS
Im not sure if this would go here or in the covers thread but heres a lighted cover that seems to be doing well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Theres also this but I was interested in an Oberon cover and Im not entirely sure if theyre compatible.

speedlever · 01-13-2011, 09:29 PM

Here's the thing... (personally)... I want a cover for my K3. I want a light for the odd occasion when I need it. I don't want to carry a bunch of paraphernalia around with me. After having two cases and two different lights, I returned them all for the lighted Kindle cover. Now I have it all in one compact package. Yeah, it's pricey. But comparing the cost of a case and a separate light plus batteries, it's about a wash.

kindlekitten · 01-13-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NVash

I just got a few leads on lights and figured Id share them with everyone.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...d_i=1268192011
Heres some Verso reading lights.

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Lighted...=2TVECW5BU4FWS
Im not sure if this would go here or in the covers thread but heres a lighted cover that seems to be doing well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Theres also this but I was interested in an Oberon cover and Im not entirely sure if theyre compatible.

I have this and an Oberon and they work well together

NVash · 01-13-2011, 10:29 PM

Which one?

kindlekitten · 01-14-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NVash

Which one?

oh sorry! that was clear as mud wasn't it? the mighty brite

mncowboy · 01-14-2011, 02:08 PM

Got a Kindle 3 for Christmas. Bought the M-edge Capitol cover and the M-Edge Illuminator 2 light. This is a great combination, the cover protects well, zips shut, and the light is stored inside the cover. To use the light just turn on the switch and bend the arm!

hedwig · 01-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mncowboy

Got a Kindle 3 for Christmas. Bought the M-edge Capitol cover and the M-Edge Illuminator 2 light.

I have the same combination and it is excellent. Even though it is a bit pricey it is worth every penny - no hassles with it at all.

new · 01-14-2011, 03:05 PM

I have never returned anything at Amazon.com before. Do they charge you for returning? Any extra charge? I am considering the lighted cover, but am afraid I won't like it, the light may not be moveable, have glare, etc. etc.

Has anyone return because they don't like it? Any hassle?

My Pathway light is starting to get on my nerves. It falls off of my book cover (Mead cover). If I put it on the Kindle it glares at the top of the screen. Really bugs me now.

diokdin · 01-14-2011, 03:34 PM

I have the Pink Lighted Kindle cover. But it makes my Kindle heavier so I have a Mighty Bright Travel light. And yeah the flexibility of the neck is gone now.

So I'm back with the Lighted Kindle cover. I'm hoping I can find a much better one that Solis light look nice...Hmm..

NVash · 01-14-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh sorry! that was clear as mud wasn't it? the mighty brite

Thanks! I was wondering because it seems it clips on and doesnt the Oberon strap the Kindle in? I was thinking it might somehow put some stress on the straps and loosen them after awhile but Im glad to see its okay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by new

I have never returned anything at Amazon.com before. Do they charge you for returning? Any extra charge? I am considering the lighted cover, but am afraid I won't like it, the light may not be moveable, have glare, etc. etc.

Has anyone return because they don't like it? Any hassle?

Ive heard that you have to pay for shipping but I havent made any returns either. Id like to know as well because I have something Im debating returning.

new · 01-14-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diokdin

I have the Pink Lighted Kindle cover. But it makes my Kindle heavier so I have a Mighty Bright Travel light. And yeah the flexibility of the neck is gone now.

So I'm back with the Lighted Kindle cover. I'm hoping I can find a much better one that Solis light look nice...Hmm..

I was afraid it would make the Kindle heavier (the amazon lighted cover). My cheap $4 plastic mead cover is very lightweight. Guess I will try one of my other pathway lights that clip on.

The mighty bright travel light was the best, but as you also found the gooseneck no longer works after a while. Who wants to buy a new light every few months, not me.

01-06-2011, 12:03 PM	#46
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	To add my brief experience with lights, I bought a Pathway light from Target. It does a fine job with illumination and uses AA batteries. But I can't close my cover with it on. It's a constant job of putting it on and taking it off and is something extra to have to tote along. A cover is a must have for me as I take my K3 most everywhere (you never know when a chance to read for a few minutes will pop up.) A light is a nice option that is only occasionally needed. Having it all in one nice package is really convenient. Here's another vote for the lighted Kindle cover. Bought it for my daughter to go along with her K3 Christmas present. Should have bought it for me on the first go 'round. Instead, I tried to go the economy route and bought cheaper, albeit very nice cases and separate book lights. All are being returned and replaced by the lighted K3 cover. False economy on my part. Last edited by speedlever; 01-06-2011 at 12:33 PM.

01-13-2011, 09:03 PM	#50
NVash Wandering Vagabond Posts: 282 Karma: 350000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: iPod Touch	I just got a few leads on lights and figured Id share them with everyone. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...d_i=1268192011 Heres some Verso reading lights. http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Lighted...=2TVECW5BU4FWS Im not sure if this would go here or in the covers thread but heres a lighted cover that seems to be doing well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Theres also this but I was interested in an Oberon cover and Im not entirely sure if theyre compatible. Last edited by NVash; 01-13-2011 at 09:06 PM.

01-14-2011, 02:08 PM	#55
mncowboy Wanderer Posts: 106 Karma: 472218 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3, PaperWhite 2	M-Edge Cover and Light Got a Kindle 3 for Christmas. Bought the M-edge Capitol cover and the M-Edge Illuminator 2 light. This is a great combination, the cover protects well, zips shut, and the light is stored inside the cover. To use the light just turn on the switch and bend the arm!

01-14-2011, 03:05 PM	#57
new K3, K4B, KDX, KFHD, PW1&2 Posts: 704 Karma: 3000002 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Device: K3, K4B, KDX3G, KFHD, PW1, PW2	If I don't like the Amazon lighted cover can you return? I have never returned anything at Amazon.com before. Do they charge you for returning? Any extra charge? I am considering the lighted cover, but am afraid I won't like it, the light may not be moveable, have glare, etc. etc. Has anyone return because they don't like it? Any hassle? My Pathway light is starting to get on my nerves. It falls off of my book cover (Mead cover). If I put it on the Kindle it glares at the top of the screen. Really bugs me now.

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01-06-2011, 01:16 PM	#48
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	I have been asked to repost a reply I made in another thread to this sticky thread. The cases I bought (and returned) are the Marware Eco-Flip and the JAVOEdge MiMo Book Case. The booklights are the Pathway (Target) and the Might Bright TravelFlex. FWIW, I've only had my K3 for a few weeks... but I've gone through 2 cases and 2 lights... and have returned them all for the lighted Kindle cover. Both cases that I tried were very well made and did the job. But my complaint was that the way the K3 fit into the cases caused a problem for me getting to the right arrow bar. Any case made this way could/may have the same issue and both my cases (from different mfgs) had the same issue. Here's a pic to show what I mean: Maybe my thumb is too big. But I always had to be careful hitting that right arrow bar because the case material intruded just enough to be in the way. And the light issue: I bought the Pathway light from Target and the Mighty Bright TravelFlex... and returned them both. The Pathway was too large and clunky for my tastes and I couldn't close the case cover with it on. It was always an issue of putting on and taking off the light. I just don't want to dink around with a bunch of gear (I take my K3 all over the place with me). The TravelFlex could have worked, but recognizing that I was going to replace both cases anyway, I figured I might as well get a case that provided no intrusions on the face and had a light, all in one package. And while I don't often need a light, those few times when I do it sure would be nice to have it available if I remember to bring the light along. With it built into the cover like the lighted Kindle cover, I have it all in one nice and neat package. So the lighted Kindle cover is now on its way to me.

01-06-2011, 04:03 PM	#49
new K3, K4B, KDX, KFHD, PW1&2 Posts: 704 Karma: 3000002 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Device: K3, K4B, KDX3G, KFHD, PW1, PW2	I have had the Kindle 3 for 3 days, and have tried the Target Pathway light clipon and have found it too intense for the top of the screen. I then tried attaching it on a Mead pad which was a few inches higher and that is what I need a few inches away from the reader. However, now I need to attach it to the Mead pad/folder. I have tried Mighty Brights, and they loose the flexible neck and are worthless after a while. So I may try to velcro the back of the reader to the Mead folder. I got the Mead pad folder at Big Lots for $4. Can't beat that.

01-13-2011, 09:29 PM	#51
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	Here's the thing... (personally)... I want a cover for my K3. I want a light for the odd occasion when I need it. I don't want to carry a bunch of paraphernalia around with me. After having two cases and two different lights, I returned them all for the lighted Kindle cover. Now I have it all in one compact package. Yeah, it's pricey. But comparing the cost of a case and a separate light plus batteries, it's about a wash.

01-13-2011, 10:29 PM	#53
NVash Wandering Vagabond Posts: 282 Karma: 350000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: iPod Touch	Which one?

01-14-2011, 03:34 PM	#58
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	I have the Pink Lighted Kindle cover. But it makes my Kindle heavier so I have a Mighty Bright Travel light. And yeah the flexibility of the neck is gone now. So I'm back with the Lighted Kindle cover. I'm hoping I can find a much better one that Solis light look nice...Hmm..