Accessories Book light for use with Oberon cover and K3??

OakIris · 10-04-2010, 05:25 PM

I know that many people here swear by the Kindle lighted cover and love the convenience of having a good, leather cover with an integrated light, but the Oberon cover is the one for me. I will probably be ordering one this week along with a Kindle 3.

I'm not all that sure I will be reading in low-light conditions - I only read "real" books when there is good lighting available, after all (this will be my first eReader) - but just in case, I would like to know what the options are. Of course, the light has to be elegant and beautiful to match the case.

Does anyone use a good book light with their Oberon case? If so, please let me (and others who may be interested) know what your recommendation is.

Holly

desertgrandma · 10-04-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakIris

I know that many people here swear by the Kindle lighted cover and love the convenience of having a good, leather cover with an integrated light, but the Oberon cover is the one for me. I will probably be ordering one this week along with a Kindle 3.

I'm not all that sure I will be reading in low-light conditions - I only read "real" books when there is good lighting available, after all (this will be my first eReader) - but just in case, I would like to know what the options are. Of course, the light has to be elegant and beautiful to match the case.

Does anyone use a good book light with their Oberon case? If so, please let me (and others who may be interested) know what your recommendation is.

Holly

I think you meant "paper books"....right?

and.......the mighty flex II is a great little light....

OakIris · 10-04-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I think you meant "paper books"....right?

and.......the mighty flex II is a great little light....

Yes, I meant paper books - the "real" was in quotations to denote a bit of sarcasm! I know that eBooks are just as real, but you can't fondle them.

The Mighty Flex book light looks pretty nice; will the clip open up wide enough to fit over the Kindle and cover?

Holly

desertgrandma · 10-04-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakIris

Yes, I meant paper books - the "real" was in quotations to denote a bit of sarcasm! I know that eBooks are just as real, but you can't fondle them.

The Mighty Flex book light looks pretty nice; will the clip open up wide enough to fit over the Kindle and cover?

Holly

Heres a video on it.........looks like it would fit fine..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjttZUkFs6c

whitearrow · 10-04-2010, 08:20 PM

The MightyBrite works fine with the Oberon. It's stiff enough to support pretty much any clip-on light, I think.

Quake1028 · 10-04-2010, 08:47 PM

I use a Mighty Brite Extra Flex, the original not the 2nd variation, and it works flawlessly.

OakIris · 10-04-2010, 10:20 PM

Thank you for the video link, desertgrandma. The light definitely seems to evenly illuminate the eReader, and looks bright enough even at its lowest power setting (one LED.)

All of the responders to this thread seem to agree that the Mighty Bright light is the one to get so unless someone comes up with one wrapped in beautifully tooled leather to match the Oberon (

), I guess this will be the one I will be buying.

Holly

desertblues · 10-05-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakIris

Thank you for the video link, desertgrandma. The light definitely seems to evenly illuminate the eReader, and looks bright enough even at its lowest power setting (one LED.)

All of the responders to this thread seem to agree that the Mighty Bright light is the one to get so unless someone comes up with one wrapped in beautifully tooled leather to match the Oberon (

), I guess this will be the one I will be buying.

Holly

Hi OakIris, that's the light I have for my Kindle3 as well. I ran upstairs, it being still a bit dark outside, to photograph the Mighty Bright Xtraflex 2 in action, so to speak.
I also have photographed the Travel Flex from Mighty Bright( not a clip-on): it folds up more nicely (while travelling), but it looks ' cheaper' and doesn't light up as well as the Xtraflex, which I love because of the design; such a cute little light.
Congrats with your upcoming Kindle. You'll love it.

TripletDad · 10-05-2010, 03:54 AM

Take a look at the Beam N Read Light LED 3 Hands Free Light. It doesn't need to attach to the cover. It's worn around the neck instead. I'm doing a lot more reading since getting my K3. Enlarging the type one notch has made reading more comfortable for me.

desertblues · 10-05-2010, 08:42 AM

Looks nice, how does it work when you're lying on your stomach and reading? Does it have led-lights?

TripletDad · 10-05-2010, 11:05 AM

The model I use has 3 LEDs which easily covers a Kindle and 2 pages of a book. There’s also a model with 6 LEDs and a “Classic” model with a filament bulb. I prefer to read on my back or sitting up with the light around my neck. I just tried on my stomach. It worked around my neck but worked better by placing it on the bed in front of me (it’s bottom is about 3.25 x 2.5 inches and very stable) and adjusting the reflector head. Fully lit up my K3. If I laid the K3 flat on the bed, it lit up better by placing the light on the side. I also also discovered stomach reading just isn’t comfortable for me.

desertblues · 10-05-2010, 11:17 AM

TripletDad. Thank you for taking the trouble to experiment; so the Beam seems to be multi-functional.

OakIris · 10-05-2010, 11:28 AM

desertblues -Thank you for the attached pictures of the Mighty Bright in use - both seem to give a nice amount of light for reading. Like you, I do prefer the look of the Xtraflex 2 model - and it looks quite nice with your Oberon cover, too.

TripletDad - the Beam N Read light also looks interesting. I don't usually like to have things hanging from my neck, but probably when I get engrossed in a book I wouldn't even notice the slight annoyance.

Holly

WigglePig · 10-05-2010, 11:46 AM

Okay, here's the thing. I "get it" that there are nice, bright LED lights.

The problem I have is that my "other half" moans if I read in bed as the bedside lamp or the white book light I have both make a bright white light.

So I am looking for a nice tidy LED book light with red LEDs. I haven't found anything sensible yet, so I may have to make one.

Meh.

OakIris · 10-05-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WigglePig

Okay, here's the thing. I "get it" that there are nice, bright LED lights.

The problem I have is that my "other half" moans if I read in bed as the bedside lamp or the white book light I have both make a bright white light.

So I am looking for a nice tidy LED book light with red LEDs. I haven't found anything sensible yet, so I may have to make one.

Meh.

Maybe one of these??
http://www.readinglight.com/cgi-exec...t_id=8087728.4 -this is a Beam N Read light such as TripletDad recommends - note in description:

Quote:

Another unique feature is the clip on red filter which can be used to soften the light
and help avoid night blindness when switching between lighted and dark conditions

http://www.mightybright.com/Craft_Li...uctDetail.html
(might be a bit awkward since it has two arms - one with white LEDs, one with red)

http://www.travelessentials.com/petz...ook-light.aspx

Holly

10-04-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
OakIris Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 18487 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle 3 WiFi; Kindle Paperwhite	Book light for use with Oberon cover and K3?? I know that many people here swear by the Kindle lighted cover and love the convenience of having a good, leather cover with an integrated light, but the Oberon cover is the one for me. I will probably be ordering one this week along with a Kindle 3. I'm not all that sure I will be reading in low-light conditions - I only read "real" books when there is good lighting available, after all (this will be my first eReader) - but just in case, I would like to know what the options are. Of course, the light has to be elegant and beautiful to match the case. Does anyone use a good book light with their Oberon case? If so, please let me (and others who may be interested) know what your recommendation is. Holly

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10-04-2010, 08:20 PM	#5
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	The MightyBrite works fine with the Oberon. It's stiff enough to support pretty much any clip-on light, I think.

10-04-2010, 08:47 PM	#6
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	I use a Mighty Brite Extra Flex, the original not the 2nd variation, and it works flawlessly.

10-04-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
OakIris Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 18487 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle 3 WiFi; Kindle Paperwhite	Thank you for the video link, desertgrandma. The light definitely seems to evenly illuminate the eReader, and looks bright enough even at its lowest power setting (one LED.) All of the responders to this thread seem to agree that the Mighty Bright light is the one to get so unless someone comes up with one wrapped in beautifully tooled leather to match the Oberon ( ), I guess this will be the one I will be buying. Holly

10-05-2010, 03:54 AM	#9
TripletDad Banned Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: kindle	Take a look at the Beam N Read Light LED 3 Hands Free Light. It doesn't need to attach to the cover. It's worn around the neck instead. I'm doing a lot more reading since getting my K3. Enlarging the type one notch has made reading more comfortable for me.

10-05-2010, 08:42 AM	#10
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Looks nice, how does it work when you're lying on your stomach and reading? Does it have led-lights?

10-05-2010, 11:05 AM	#11
TripletDad Banned Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: kindle	The model I use has 3 LEDs which easily covers a Kindle and 2 pages of a book. There’s also a model with 6 LEDs and a “Classic” model with a filament bulb. I prefer to read on my back or sitting up with the light around my neck. I just tried on my stomach. It worked around my neck but worked better by placing it on the bed in front of me (it’s bottom is about 3.25 x 2.5 inches and very stable) and adjusting the reflector head. Fully lit up my K3. If I laid the K3 flat on the bed, it lit up better by placing the light on the side. I also also discovered stomach reading just isn’t comfortable for me.

10-05-2010, 11:17 AM	#12
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	TripletDad. Thank you for taking the trouble to experiment; so the Beam seems to be multi-functional.

10-05-2010, 11:28 AM	#13
OakIris Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 18487 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle 3 WiFi; Kindle Paperwhite	desertblues -Thank you for the attached pictures of the Mighty Bright in use - both seem to give a nice amount of light for reading. Like you, I do prefer the look of the Xtraflex 2 model - and it looks quite nice with your Oberon cover, too. TripletDad - the Beam N Read light also looks interesting. I don't usually like to have things hanging from my neck, but probably when I get engrossed in a book I wouldn't even notice the slight annoyance. Holly

10-05-2010, 11:46 AM	#14
WigglePig %20ErrorParse$$#0fh%20 Posts: 97 Karma: 497572 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At home. Dur! Device: KindleKB (fixed battery!) and a new Kobo Glo!	Okay, here's the thing. I "get it" that there are nice, bright LED lights. The problem I have is that my "other half" moans if I read in bed as the bedside lamp or the white book light I have both make a bright white light. So I am looking for a nice tidy LED book light with red LEDs. I haven't found anything sensible yet, so I may have to make one. Meh.

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