Review of the MightyBright Full Spectrum CCFL "Sight Reader" light - Page 2

NatCh · 03-13-2007, 01:31 PM

Quick and consistent.

I figure if enough folks ask for it, they'll check it out.

dhbailey · 03-14-2007, 04:59 AM

NatCH -- looking at the pictures, there seems to be a darkness on the left edge of the reader (away from the light), particularly in the corner farthest from the light. Are those words in the darker portion still legible?

One problem I've found with the MightyBrite lights is that I'm constantly having to move the light-head to illuminate darker parts of the page when I'm reading dead-tree books and am wondering if the same problem might be there for me with the Sony reader.

Thank you for posting this review, especially given the full-spectrum nature of this reading light, because proper illumination of reading material is always an issue.

NatCh · 03-14-2007, 09:24 AM

Hey, dhbailey, yes the extreme corners of the display are slightly less lit than the rest, but the picture exaggerates it somewhat. I find the entire screen legible without moving the head at all -- once I get it where I want it, of course. The arrangement you can see in the second pic is the one that seems to work best to me.

I think part of the reason for that is because the CCFL bulb is a good deal brighter than any other reading light bulb I've encountered, and part of it is because it's a good deal larger than those other bulbs.

It also doesn't hurt that the Reader's display is smaller than most paper book pages.

yvanleterrible · 03-14-2007, 09:46 AM

Say NatCh! How's that light compared to my box's ? I used soft white LEDs. Don't worry I can stand criticism!

NatCh · 03-14-2007, 09:50 AM

The coverage is slightly less complete with this light than with your box, but the full spectrum lighting means the display is contrastier. I'd call it down to a matter of preference.

I would suggest you look into using CCFL in your box, but I expect the inverter circuit and the extra 2 batteries would add too much bulk,

pdarcy · 04-10-2007, 10:19 PM

They appear to be sold out of the CCFL light. I had the standard but the bulb only lasted a couple of weeks. I think I'll try the led version (40 hours).

Paul

NatCh · 04-11-2007, 12:45 AM

If you run a Google search on the name, you'll probably find other vendors -- I recall seeing 3~4 of them -- that is, if you're still interested in getting one.

pdarcy · 04-11-2007, 08:45 AM

I've already ordered the LED MightyBright. The battery life is better and they have them in stock. I almost chose it before finding the CCFL was out of stock. I have an LED book light with a single bulb but find the glare unpleasant. Hopefully this one is better.

Paul

NatCh · 04-11-2007, 09:08 AM

You may be able to find (both of) them in a B&N or Borders, if you live near one of those (you could bring your own batts and try it out). That wouldn't be ideal, as the store would be lit, but it might give you some idea.

nodwink · 12-12-2008, 01:06 AM

http://www.amazon.com/DELUXE-KIT-CLA...ref=pd_sim_k_5

NatCh · 12-12-2008, 01:15 AM

That one's very similar, but a bit different, nodwink: it has an incandescent bulb (an old-style flashlight bulb, that is), while the one reviewed in this thread has a full-spectrum CCFL bulb.

In addition to being brighter, the full-spectrumness really intensifies the contrast for the e-ink.

Still: whatever works for you.

nodwink · 12-13-2008, 10:01 AM

Oh, I'm glad you said that, because I didn't even notice! Thank you..

NatCh · 12-15-2008, 11:26 AM

No worries, glad to be helpful.

DrMoze · 12-21-2008, 08:32 PM

Just like with the Reader itself, portability/convenience is a factor. Personally, I can't see opting for a bulky booklight with so-so battery life that weighs as much as the Reader itself! I'll use either the Sony lightwedge cover or the 3-led z-light, which is thin, tiny, and is still going on its first set of batteries. To each their own, I guess.

12-12-2008, 01:06 AM	#25
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03-13-2007, 01:31 PM	#16
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Quick and consistent. I figure if enough folks ask for it, they'll check it out.

03-14-2007, 04:59 AM	#17
dhbailey Guru Posts: 604 Karma: 733 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: HP iPAQ211 / PRS 500, 700 and 505	NatCH -- looking at the pictures, there seems to be a darkness on the left edge of the reader (away from the light), particularly in the corner farthest from the light. Are those words in the darker portion still legible? One problem I've found with the MightyBrite lights is that I'm constantly having to move the light-head to illuminate darker parts of the page when I'm reading dead-tree books and am wondering if the same problem might be there for me with the Sony reader. Thank you for posting this review, especially given the full-spectrum nature of this reading light, because proper illumination of reading material is always an issue.

03-14-2007, 09:24 AM	#18
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Hey, dhbailey, yes the extreme corners of the display are slightly less lit than the rest, but the picture exaggerates it somewhat. I find the entire screen legible without moving the head at all -- once I get it where I want it, of course. The arrangement you can see in the second pic is the one that seems to work best to me. I think part of the reason for that is because the CCFL bulb is a good deal brighter than any other reading light bulb I've encountered, and part of it is because it's a good deal larger than those other bulbs. It also doesn't hurt that the Reader's display is smaller than most paper book pages.

03-14-2007, 09:46 AM	#19
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Say NatCh! How's that light compared to my box's ? I used soft white LEDs. Don't worry I can stand criticism!

03-14-2007, 09:50 AM	#20
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The coverage is slightly less complete with this light than with your box, but the full spectrum lighting means the display is contrastier. I'd call it down to a matter of preference. I would suggest you look into using CCFL in your box, but I expect the inverter circuit and the extra 2 batteries would add too much bulk,

04-10-2007, 10:19 PM	#21
pdarcy Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 2	They appear to be sold out of the CCFL light. I had the standard but the bulb only lasted a couple of weeks. I think I'll try the led version (40 hours). Paul

04-11-2007, 12:45 AM	#22
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	If you run a Google search on the name, you'll probably find other vendors -- I recall seeing 3~4 of them -- that is, if you're still interested in getting one.

04-11-2007, 08:45 AM	#23
pdarcy Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 2	I've already ordered the LED MightyBright. The battery life is better and they have them in stock. I almost chose it before finding the CCFL was out of stock. I have an LED book light with a single bulb but find the glare unpleasant. Hopefully this one is better. Paul

04-11-2007, 09:08 AM	#24
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	You may be able to find (both of) them in a B&N or Borders, if you live near one of those (you could bring your own batts and try it out). That wouldn't be ideal, as the store would be lit, but it might give you some idea.

12-12-2008, 01:15 AM	#26
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	That one's very similar, but a bit different, nodwink: it has an incandescent bulb (an old-style flashlight bulb, that is), while the one reviewed in this thread has a full-spectrum CCFL bulb. In addition to being brighter, the full-spectrumness really intensifies the contrast for the e-ink. Still: whatever works for you.

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12-13-2008, 10:01 AM	#27
nodwink Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: sony prs-505	Oh, I'm glad you said that, because I didn't even notice! Thank you..

12-15-2008, 11:26 AM	#28
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	No worries, glad to be helpful.

12-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#29
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")	Just like with the Reader itself, portability/convenience is a factor. Personally, I can't see opting for a bulky booklight with so-so battery life that weighs as much as the Reader itself! I'll use either the Sony lightwedge cover or the 3-led z-light, which is thin, tiny, and is still going on its first set of batteries. To each their own, I guess.