Accessories Kindle's Built-In Reading Light!

Kingston · 01-06-2008, 10:29 AM

I stumbled upon a prototype manual for the Kindle which was filed with
the FCC in 2006 and saved by the good folk here at MobiRead.

Particularly interesting is the built--in reading light shown on pages
18-20 of the manual. I guess it didn't work properly in beta testing
or was too expensive or unreliable.

Hope you enjoy what "might have been"

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...4&d=1189621444

We can use this as a jumping off place to discuss reading lights for
the Kindle. I have a bought several including LED and incandescent clip-ons and over-the-ear LED's and finally settled on this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NP9HDI

the best LED reader I bought and used is this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKHJ8Q

The clip-ons,including the MightyBrite one listed in the 'Kindle
accessories' just had too much glare.

A brighter light which can be
focused on the kindle from a distance of 2-3 feet seemed to have less
glare and work best for me. The 60 watt gooseneck above is my
favorite, but it is too bright to use in bed next to a sleeping spouse.

JSWolf · 01-06-2008, 11:10 AM

Before starting ANOTHER discussion on lights, please have a look at the following thread as it talks about a bunch of different lights and has photos even.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9362

Ervserver · 01-06-2008, 05:11 PM

I wonder if the magnets on the light ended up causing some issues.

vagelis · 01-09-2008, 09:03 PM

From the manual you can see that the kindle has retained the little indentation on the back side where the 'kindle light' would attach to.

Perhaps they will release that as an 'accessory'...
All other devices come as an afterthought, this would be nicer.

Makes you wonder what really happened...

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.

Xiaopanda · 08-26-2009, 03:23 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.

Umm.. No.

krisk · 08-26-2009, 03:37 PM

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.

check out the Kindle Accessories section. you will find many discussions about lights there.

jopearse · 02-25-2011, 05:51 AM

I have spent some time and thought after purchasing a Kindle about which light is the best deal and I have been reviewing them and concluded that the best one can be found at http://www.kindlereadinglight.co.uk - it is practical and affordable with a robust gooseneck. The clip on is padded as to not scratch your Kindle and the light is capable of lasting 100,000 hours. 1 user noted that the batteries have lasted well over a month with everyday use. Comes in 3 colours, white, silver and black.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Thanks
Jo

wyndslash · 02-25-2011, 05:57 AM

says it's a invalid attachment :O

HarryT · 02-25-2011, 06:00 AM

What says that it's an invalid attachment?

ricsmania · 02-25-2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

What says that it's an invalid attachment?

The link to the manual on the first post.

HarryT · 02-25-2011, 06:07 AM

Perhaps it was valid 3 years ago when the post was written?

wyndslash · 02-25-2011, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Perhaps it was valid 3 years ago when the post was written?

perhaps

JSWolf · 02-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Why is this dead thread being resurrected with an off-topic post? I suggest it be closed since there's no way to post in here that would be on topic.

amy77 · 12-17-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricsmania

The link to the manual on the first post.

Do you know where I can get a new manual thanks.

01-06-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
Kingston Addict Posts: 238 Karma: 834 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Tennessee Device: Kindle, Iliad v2 & v1,Gen 3 from NAEB, Sony PRS-505, Jetbook	Kindle's Built-In Reading Light! I stumbled upon a prototype manual for the Kindle which was filed with the FCC in 2006 and saved by the good folk here at MobiRead. Particularly interesting is the built--in reading light shown on pages 18-20 of the manual. I guess it didn't work properly in beta testing or was too expensive or unreliable. Hope you enjoy what "might have been" https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...4&d=1189621444 We can use this as a jumping off place to discuss reading lights for the Kindle. I have a bought several including LED and incandescent clip-ons and over-the-ear LED's and finally settled on this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NP9HDI the best LED reader I bought and used is this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKHJ8Q The clip-ons,including the MightyBrite one listed in the 'Kindle accessories' just had too much glare. A brighter light which can be focused on the kindle from a distance of 2-3 feet seemed to have less glare and work best for me. The 60 watt gooseneck above is my favorite, but it is too bright to use in bed next to a sleeping spouse.

08-26-2009, 01:26 AM	#5
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.

02-25-2011, 05:51 AM	#8
jopearse Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London Device: kindle	Kindle Reading Light Reviews I have spent some time and thought after purchasing a Kindle about which light is the best deal and I have been reviewing them and concluded that the best one can be found at http://www.kindlereadinglight.co.uk - it is practical and affordable with a robust gooseneck. The clip on is padded as to not scratch your Kindle and the light is capable of lasting 100,000 hours. 1 user noted that the batteries have lasted well over a month with everyday use. Comes in 3 colours, white, silver and black. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks Jo

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01-06-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Before starting ANOTHER discussion on lights, please have a look at the following thread as it talks about a bunch of different lights and has photos even. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9362

01-06-2008, 05:11 PM	#3
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	I wonder if the magnets on the light ended up causing some issues.

01-09-2008, 09:03 PM	#4
vagelis Member Posts: 15 Karma: 86 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Device: kindle1, kindle2 & kindle dx	From the manual you can see that the kindle has retained the little indentation on the back side where the 'kindle light' would attach to. Perhaps they will release that as an 'accessory'... All other devices come as an afterthought, this would be nicer. Makes you wonder what really happened...

02-25-2011, 05:57 AM	#9
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	says it's a invalid attachment :O

02-25-2011, 06:00 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What says that it's an invalid attachment?

02-25-2011, 06:07 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Perhaps it was valid 3 years ago when the post was written?

02-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Why is this dead thread being resurrected with an off-topic post? I suggest it be closed since there's no way to post in here that would be on topic.