Accessories Kindle 3 Light

gixxermenace · 11-18-2010, 09:40 AM

Ok people so i have just taken delivery of my graphite kindle 3 with burnt orange case (nice) and i need to read at night, so i am looking for a clip on for the case that will allow me to do this.

Leep · 11-18-2010, 09:46 AM

Did you give any thought to the lighted Kindle case? I absolutely love mine. It's the best reading light I've found ....and no searching all over the house for batteries!

cheers

gixxermenace · 11-18-2010, 09:50 AM

i was thinking about it but the price and some of the reviews slightly put me off

gixxermenace · 11-18-2010, 03:56 PM

Anyone ?

Rinzwind · 11-18-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

Did you give any thought to the lighted Kindle case? I absolutely love mine. It's the best reading light I've found ....and no searching all over the house for batteries!

cheers

I agree.

TS the kindle cover from amazon with light is excellent.
It is totally worth the price: no batteries needed and an excellent bright LED.

JSWolf · 11-18-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxermenace

i was thinking about it but the price and some of the reviews slightly put me off

It also drains the battery of the K3 since it uses the K3's battery to power the light.

Rinzwind · 11-18-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It also drains the battery of the K3 since it uses the K3's battery to power the light.

It is not as bad in usage as "draining" would imply to me

It is more like it is using the k3's power than draining the battery

Yes, you trade in power for convenience but it is worth it to me.
I love that LED light. It is perfect.

booklover6 · 11-18-2010, 04:31 PM

I am using the Belkin ebook light with my kindle 3. I have it in a leather cover, folded back, and the light slips over the two edges of the cover. I have a kandle also but haven't tried it yet (it'll be going in my stocking for c'mas). I love the Belkin light!!!

JSWolf · 11-18-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rinzwind

It is not as bad in usage as "draining" would imply to me

It is more like it is using the k3's power than draining the battery

Yes, you trade in power for convenience but it is worth it to me.
I love that LED light. It is perfect.

Yes, draining is the correct word. I have the light cover from Sony and it is not heavy and uses one AAA battery. It does not drain the 650's battery. I would not want nay light I use to get power from the reader's battery. That's just a bad design (IMHO).

FF2 · 11-18-2010, 08:50 PM

Clearly, there are differences of opinion on whether the lighted case is good or bad.

Completely depends on your wants or needs.

I like the idea that my case has an integrated light and is not yet another device that needs charging or batteries. It is also not a device that I might mislay and not find when I want it. Since I've read estimates that the k3 with the lighted cover will last about 20 hours of reading, I think that is sufficient. Is it the perfect solution - not for everyone. And the light does tend to fade off in the lower left but it is working for me.

Blossom · 11-18-2010, 09:57 PM

I bought the lighted case but I am disappointed in the light. It doesn't seem to light evenly like my Mighty Bright Travel Flex does. However it is perfect for reading in bed next to someone as it won't blind the person next to you so less grumbles and more enjoy reading time!

The Case itself is really nice, good quality and well worth the price. The light is a bonus for me.

If you want a light you can attach to the case. I highly recommend the Mighty Bright Travel Flex which runs on 1 AAA battery. I paid $12 for it at my local B&N. One battery last for me a very long time before I switch it out. It has perfect even lighting with no glare at all. It's very light weight unlike it's big brother Mighty Bright Xtra Flex 2 which I also have and use as a night light and Computer repair light as it's way too bright for reading! The Travel Flex also has a long bendy neck so you can adjust the light's position.

wvcherrybomb · 11-18-2010, 11:08 PM

I have to disagree about the lighted cover creating battery life problems.

I read 2+ hours a night using the lighted cover. I get over 28 hours on a charge with my Kindle 3. Having to charge my Kindle every two weeks has not been a problem and well worth it for the built in light.

Alisa · 11-19-2010, 12:27 AM

I use the light pretty often and I haven't found it has caused battery life to plummet. I can read for several nights in a row with it. I end up plugging in because I think I should. I haven't actually had a low battery situation with it. Maybe I should see how long it takes. If I thought I'd be going for an extended time between access to outlets, I might think differently. I suppose most book lights are not quite $25 (the difference in prices between the two cases), but I like the convenience of the integration so I was willing to fork over a little premium.

That said, Mighty Bright is what I used before and it worked great. Easy on the batteries. Bright light. Not too heavy. I haven't tried it with the new case style but it seems it would do alright. I had no problem using it with my old stock K1 case or the M-Edge case.

subarux · 11-20-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

If you want a light you can attach to the case. I highly recommend the Mighty Bright Travel Flex which runs on 1 AAA battery. I paid $12 for it at my local B&N. One battery last for me a very long time before I switch

Hi Blossom,
can you please tell me if the Mighty bright TravelFlex works fine on a 'naked' Kindle3?

Blossom · 11-20-2010, 06:41 PM

You'll need a case to use the Travel Flex with the Kindle.
I clip mine on the middle of the case where the folding crease is.

11-18-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
gixxermenace Member Posts: 23 Karma: 30001 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: sony prs 505	Kindle 3 Light Ok people so i have just taken delivery of my graphite kindle 3 with burnt orange case (nice) and i need to read at night, so i am looking for a clip on for the case that will allow me to do this.

11-18-2010, 09:57 PM	#11
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I bought the lighted case but I am disappointed in the light. It doesn't seem to light evenly like my Mighty Bright Travel Flex does. However it is perfect for reading in bed next to someone as it won't blind the person next to you so less grumbles and more enjoy reading time! The Case itself is really nice, good quality and well worth the price. The light is a bonus for me. If you want a light you can attach to the case. I highly recommend the Mighty Bright Travel Flex which runs on 1 AAA battery. I paid $12 for it at my local B&N. One battery last for me a very long time before I switch it out. It has perfect even lighting with no glare at all. It's very light weight unlike it's big brother Mighty Bright Xtra Flex 2 which I also have and use as a night light and Computer repair light as it's way too bright for reading! The Travel Flex also has a long bendy neck so you can adjust the light's position. Last edited by Blossom; 11-18-2010 at 10:00 PM.

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11-18-2010, 09:46 AM	#2
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	Did you give any thought to the lighted Kindle case? I absolutely love mine. It's the best reading light I've found ....and no searching all over the house for batteries! cheers

11-18-2010, 09:50 AM	#3
gixxermenace Member Posts: 23 Karma: 30001 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: sony prs 505	i was thinking about it but the price and some of the reviews slightly put me off

11-18-2010, 03:56 PM	#4
gixxermenace Member Posts: 23 Karma: 30001 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: sony prs 505	Anyone ?

11-18-2010, 04:31 PM	#8
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I am using the Belkin ebook light with my kindle 3. I have it in a leather cover, folded back, and the light slips over the two edges of the cover. I have a kandle also but haven't tried it yet (it'll be going in my stocking for c'mas). I love the Belkin light!!!

11-18-2010, 08:50 PM	#10
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Clearly, there are differences of opinion on whether the lighted case is good or bad. Completely depends on your wants or needs. I like the idea that my case has an integrated light and is not yet another device that needs charging or batteries. It is also not a device that I might mislay and not find when I want it. Since I've read estimates that the k3 with the lighted cover will last about 20 hours of reading, I think that is sufficient. Is it the perfect solution - not for everyone. And the light does tend to fade off in the lower left but it is working for me.

11-18-2010, 11:08 PM	#12
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	I have to disagree about the lighted cover creating battery life problems. I read 2+ hours a night using the lighted cover. I get over 28 hours on a charge with my Kindle 3. Having to charge my Kindle every two weeks has not been a problem and well worth it for the built in light.

11-19-2010, 12:27 AM	#13
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I use the light pretty often and I haven't found it has caused battery life to plummet. I can read for several nights in a row with it. I end up plugging in because I think I should. I haven't actually had a low battery situation with it. Maybe I should see how long it takes. If I thought I'd be going for an extended time between access to outlets, I might think differently. I suppose most book lights are not quite $25 (the difference in prices between the two cases), but I like the convenience of the integration so I was willing to fork over a little premium. That said, Mighty Bright is what I used before and it worked great. Easy on the batteries. Bright light. Not too heavy. I haven't tried it with the new case style but it seems it would do alright. I had no problem using it with my old stock K1 case or the M-Edge case.

11-20-2010, 06:41 PM	#15
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	You'll need a case to use the Travel Flex with the Kindle. I clip mine on the middle of the case where the folding crease is.

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