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[Kenneth_irl]

Originally Posted by speedlever

Point being the OP specified NO gooseneck.

Missed that, obviously.

Or maybe I took the word 'gooseneck' too literally?

You choose.

But,

I don't really see any alternatives other than:

1. Cutting into the silicone ?
2. Finding a cover with a elastic mounting system that can handle the extra thickness with a built-in light ?
3. Modify the mounting system of the Octovo Solis
4. Take the silicone cover off when using the Octovo Solis.

These options are not exactly ideal, of course. The 4th opition isn't too bad, I guess, though.

Maybe you can find a light with a adjustable mounting system other than one which also has a gooseneck, but I couldn't find one. Maybe nooseneck lights wont hold together forever, but you can buy some really cheap once, so why care? I'm sure they'll work for a long time, anyway.

Good luck finding one that fits your needs

Edit:

Check this one out: (reading the comments of the product makes me think it wont work for you, though)

http://www.amazon.com/Kandle-Ozeri-A...685555&sr=8-45

[kindlekitten]

no, the kandle will work, but I do not recommend it

[speedlever]

I'm not a fan of button cell battery powered devices. I prefer AA or AAA power. The Kandle used CR2032 power cells (button cells.)

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by speedlever

I'm not a fan of button cell battery powered devices. I prefer AA or AAA power. The Kandle used CR2032 power cells (button cells.)

like I said, I don't like it, but it meets those parameters

[kranu]

Originally Posted by Kenneth_irl

Check this one out: (reading the comments of the product makes me think it wont work for you, though)

http://www.amazon.com/Kandle-Ozeri-A...685555&sr=8-45

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

no, the kandle will work, but I do not recommend it

Yup, I specified no gooseneck because I already have a MightyBright, and it wore out quickly. Actually, the Kandle does not fit my specifications because it has those circle batteries.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by kranu

Yup, I specified no gooseneck because I already have a MightyBright, and it wore out quickly. Actually, the Kandle does not fit my specifications because it has those circle batteries.

didn't see that in your specs.

beggars can't be choosers, OR they need to be inventors or engineers. don't know what else to tell ya! ;o)

good luck!

[Kenneth_irl]

I might buy one of these:



http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Clip-Re.../dp/B003HKRVAW

I like the mounting system and that the head is flat with an ellipse formed edge surrounding the light scources. This might help to hide the direct light sources from my view which can sometimes bother my eyes.

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

beggars can't be choosers, OR they need to be inventors or engineers. don't know what else to tell ya! ;o)

I enjoyed reading that one, Kitten. Made it up yourself by any chance?

[kranu]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

didn't see that in your specs.

beggars can't be choosers, OR they need to be inventors or engineers. don't know what else to tell ya! ;o)

good luck!

Except I'm not begging :P

I'd be willing to pay up to $40, if it is a really good light. That's almost 1/3 of the price of a Kindle. I wish that I could try out the Solis before I buy it, because there's a chance that it can fit with the silicone.

The CSR just said that the light is designed to fit a bare Kindle. However, many people use it with stickers, and complain that the clip is slightly too wide.

I'm probably going to end up buying this light if I have no other options. A bunch of people claim that it doesn't work, but a bunch of other people claim it's great, so I'm not too sure about it.. It meets all of my requirements except it has rechargeable batteries.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by Kenneth_irl

I enjoyed reading that one, Kitten. Made it up yourself by any chance?

don't know that I've read or heard it anywhere else so I'm guessin' I did!

Originally Posted by kranu

Except I'm not begging :P

I'd be willing to pay up to $40, if it is a really good light. That's almost 1/3 of the price of a Kindle. I wish that I could try out the Solis before I buy it, because there's a chance that it can fit with the silicone.

The CSR just said that the light is designed to fit a bare Kindle. However, many people use it with stickers, and complain that the clip is slightly too wide.

I'm probably going to end up buying this light if I have no other options. A bunch of people claim that it doesn't work, but a bunch of other people claim it's great, so I'm not too sure about it.. It meets all of my requirements except it has rechargeable batteries.

when someone wants something or is looking for something that they cannot find, it is often heard "to go begging for..." but don't get spun up over it, ok? ;o)


let us know how it works if you get it

[Wintings]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

While the new K3 covers have the option to have lights, I'm sure some of you are getting different covers and looking for lights. I have the Kandle light. I'm not real jazzed about it, and have had better lights. Share your questions about lights here!

I too have a Kandle but am not very happy with it. Size and looks-wise it's fine but I find that it doesn't illuminate the bottom one-third of the page adequatelyl. I'm now looking for a replacement.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by Wintings

I too have a Kandle but am not very happy with it. Size and looks-wise it's fine but I find that it doesn't illuminate the bottom one-third of the page adequatelyl. I'm now looking for a replacement.

welcome to the forums!

I hope you find a better light

[sunrise63]

FYI to the question previously regarding whether or not the Kindle covers drain the battery. I just bought my Kindle 3 with a Kindle cover w/Light. The battery was draining every other day and I hadn't even used the light once. I called Amazon and they immediately asked me to return the Lighted Cover and replaced it with a new one.
The battery is now holding a full charge. I haven't received the new Lighted Cover yet . . . but I don't even think I want it now. It will go back to Amazon and I'm opting now for a different cover and a light that has it's own power source.
Just passing this on for information.

[sakura-panda]

Originally Posted by mollie38

Hi

I have the Sony pr505 reader and I am thinking of getting the Amazon Kindle, I have the book cover with the light for the Sony do you think it will fit the Kindle .

Thanks

I don't think so. I was comparing my two to see if a kindle cover would fit the sony, and the kindle is taller.

[cathie]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten
this has been the best light I have found so far. I've lost it, but will eventually replace it. it's not as clunky as it looks and the arm is very flexible.

I am an avid bedtime reader. My husband bought me the same light so I could read in bed without disturbing him. I have several different reading lights and this is the best by far. Very sturdy with a firm clip. The battery life is decent, and it works well with rechargeable batteries too.

[OakIris]

Originally Posted by kranu

I just want a nice light that:

• clips to my Kindle
• runs on one or two AA batteries
• sufficiently lights my Kindle screen (I don't care about the keyboard that much)
• gives no reflection/glare of light on the Kindle screen
• no gooseneck (because that wears out quickly)

From what I hear around here, the Octovo Solis would be a good fit. UNFORTUNATELY, the protective skin on my Kindle adds 4mm thickness, so according to the CS Rep, it will not fit on my Kindle.

Anyone have recommendations?

When I read your post I was a bit concerned as I have a DecalGirl skin and plan to get an Octovo Solis light. I then realized that the "skin" you were talking about was actually a silicone case. I think - I hope - that the light will fit over just a skin. I checked with DecalGirl (live chat) but they do not have experience with this particular light. The person I spoke with said the skin is about 2-3mm thick.

Has anyone here tried this light with a skin so they can confirm whether or not the light will fit?

Holly