LightWedge Original LED Book Light
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of LightWedge Original LED Book Light
Customer Review: Excellent product for avid readers
Summary: 4 Stars
I have owned the LightWedge book light for approximately one year. It is wonderful for people who want to read and perhaps not disturb anyone else. It is a quality product, made very well. I especially benefit from the product due to the fact that I have vision in only one eye as a result of surgery for a brain aneurysm. Keep in mind though, that it is not the conventional book light in the sense that it is not the "clip on" type book light. Each time you turn the page, you have to move the booklight to the next page. At first, I did not think I would want to be bothered with that, but now, it is second nature and not at all a problem. As I stated before, it is a quality product, but must be treated with great care to avoid scratching. After one year, mine has minor scratches that do not obstruct my ability to read at all. I would however recommend that the cleaning kit be used on it occasionally which is a seperate purchase, but lasts a very long time. I am still on my first kit. When not in use, it is an excellent idea to store it inside of a hardcover book to ensure that it stays clean. There is also a case available if needed. I really take care of mine and use it every day. I highly recommend this product. I have changed the batteries once in a year, which by the way is very easy. If you are a book lover, and particularly enjoy reading at night, go for this product. You won't be disappointed. I am thinking about purchasing the paperback edition next. Happy reading!!!Customer Review: Great Booklight for some people and not for others
Summary: 3 Stars
I have had one since they were first introduced a few years ago. My feelings for this product are mixed, hence my mediocre rating. This is the least obtrusive booklight on the market. For some situations, it is great, but it has some Achilles' heels. You look THROUGH this booklight, so focus is difficult for some people. My halogen booklight, compared side-by-side to this light, provides far crisper, more legible viewing.
The LightWedge works better for those below 40-45 years of age, those not cursed with presbyopia. Older people may find their eyes do not adjust well to looking through a thick focal surface and find that their eyes will try to hunt for the true focal plane. Another problem: you WILL NOT keep scratches and dust off of it. Don't consider using without the newly introduced soft case, and ALWAYS put it back in the case when not using it. Also, be careful of the battery cover. It is a bit finicky and easy to break while replacing the batteries.
Consider this a disposable product. You will want to get another one every few years because of the scratches. I wish they made one out of optical, non-reflective, tempered glass.
I hate to list so many negatives and few positives, because this light does what it claims and is more usable than a standard booklight in some situations. However, I recommend buying it along with a halogen booklight (crisper lighting). Each type has its advantages.
Customer Review: My book mate.
Summary: 4 Stars
The key to this product is SIZE. Unless you're willing to invest in both the small & large book lights, I would suggest you choose the right-sized light for your reading life style. If you frequently read hard-back books, you will want to get this larger sized book light.
I have tried to use the large book light on my paperback novels, but after a half-hour of reading, the muscles in my right thumb and palm would cramp because I had to balanced both the book and the light.
In regards to the smaller light - I had just as much trouble reading a hard-cover novel. It was extra work just to get through a page (I felt like the scanner on a copier machine - only able to see sections of the page at a time). It wasn't relaxing at all.
Once you have sized the light correctly, this really is a good buy. I have enjoyed my book lights immensely. It's not a perfect product (the glass scratches quite easily), but truly, I would be lost without them. I travel often, and read a lot at night. And in my experience, the book light is not distracting to those around me who are trying to sleep.
Not to mention, it doubles as a great book mark! For those of you like me who can't help but lose our bookmarks - you'll understand the benefit of this.
Customer Review: Ten Stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
If I could give ten stars, I would. I LOVE these things!!! This is the first book light that actually does the job. I use it at home, in the van waiting at various after school events (better than overhead lights), on planes...everywhere the lighting is poor. When my kids were little and I'd sit with them until they fell asleep, this little wonder light kept me reading without straining my eyes!
With the exception of very large books, the regular size covers virtually all pages without having to shift the wedge around to see. I wouldn't bother with the paperback sized one, unless you only ever read small paperbacks. The book's page is illuminated evenly from top to bottom and side to side. I've given these as gifts to my book loving friends, and now they are giving them as gifts. Batteries last a very long time so you aren't spending a lot of money every time you use it. The "glass" does scratch, but only if you abuse it. My light is usually tucked inside a book so the surface doesn't get damaged. However, if you do scratch the "glass", it doesn't affect your ability to see through to the page to read.
After wasting money on Itty Bitty Book Lights, lights that clip on, etc., I can't rave about this product enough.
Customer Review: Defective over and over
Summary: 1 Stars
I saw this product on Oprah's "Sleep Show" and got very excited. I am always looking for ways to get a better night's sleep. Also I like to read before bed and my significant other doesn't like the light on. I thought this would be a perfect solution. While the concept is great... the LightWedge arrived and I quickly noticed several problems. First, the product advertises two light settings. The unit only had one. Second, there were several scratches on the surface. I returned it and got a second LightWedge. On this one the light setting did have two switches however there was no discernible difference whatsoever between the two light levels. I could live with that, but yet again the surface was scratched deeply in two places and also there was a scratch pattern all over it, as if there was a problem in fabrication. Amazon customer service reported to me that there were significant problems in the manufacturing of this item, so my advice to you is skip it at least until the maker fixes the design flaws. If they could be repaired, the light cast by the unit across the page is pretty nice, though not perfect (brighter at the edges).