LightWedge Original Book Light
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of LightWedge Original Book Light
Customer Review: excellent after a little use
Summary: 5 Stars
It takes a little time to get comfortable with turning the pages as you are reading. After that it is wonderful. The light is bright and crisp and does not disturb my husband as I'm reading in bed. I was really irritated with traditional book lights and the 'hot spot' that they make. The lightwedge has even light across the page, and doesn't strain my eyes. I have both the paperback size and the hardcover size for ease of use, but the paperback size can be used with hardcover books with a little extra effort of moving it around.
I liked mine so much that I bought one for my Dad, and he bought another one for camping, then another one for my Mom. My Grandmother saw it and bought one, and now a good friend just bought one after using mine. If you use it once, it is difficult to return to a traditional book light.
You do have to protect the plastic from getting scratched. If you store it in a case, or use it as a book mark you should be fine.
Customer Review: Be mindful what color you buy
Summary: 4 Stars
I use the LightWedge to read in bed and bought it so the light wouldn't disturb my husband. We both think it works great; however, be mindful of the translucent versus solid colored casing in terms of light escape.
The translucent lets the light escape through its clear casing and scatter throughout the room. So, if disturbing others around you is an issue then buy a solid colored casing.
Overall, the LightWedge is a must buy for anyone who likes to read before going to bed and while traveling. I have 2 more suggestions: 1) buy the case covering to protect it when not in use 2) buy a LightWedge with different light settings, if possible: a high and a low. For example, when I wake in the middle of the night and can't fall asleep, I get out my book to read. The problem is that my current LightWedge has only one light setting. This can be so bright, it almost hurts to read and how I mumble and curse myself for not being a more mindful consumer.
Customer Review: Night Reading Made Reasonable
Summary: 4 Stars
I love being able to read in bed, but had a hard time finding a workable light source that didn't keep my husband up. The LightWedge turned out to be a very nice solution. It's a sheet of glass, lit from one side) that rests on top of the page you're reading. It takes AAA batteries and I was amazed at how long they've lasted. I've owned the LightWedge for 2 years and only changed the batteries once or twice.
You have to take care of your LightWedge as the surface is scratchable (though not terribly distorting when it is scratched) and it's a little tricky choosing a size. I have the hardcover book sized one, so it's a little awkward for smaller paperbacks.
Great for travel too!
Customer Review: I like it a lot.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this in October and used it to read on an 8 hour plane ride. It was great. The 'reading light' on the plane was too high and caused glare on the tv screen for other passengers. I not only had the light just where I needed it (on the entire page of the book) but the passengers around me were in better humor as well!
I recommend it for anyone. I got the larger version but the book I was reading was paperback and fit it just fine, maybe it was a large paperback? Do get the cover, it seems like it will scratch easily.
I think cleaning it with a product for plastic lenses would be a good idea.
Customer Review: A great light for not waking a partner
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this light weekly for well over a year and I love it. I came to Amazon to get a second to keep at my cabin. I read with a bedside lamp until my husband is ready to go to sleep, then I use the light wedge. I like that it lights up the book only, and not the rest of the room, so I don't disturb my sleeping husband. My light has gotten some hair line scratches after regular use. I think it came with a bag to keep it in which may have helped instead of throwing it on the nightstand at night, or putting it in my purse for travel. Overall, I am more than satisfied with this light.