Zelco "itty bitty" Book Light, LED Edition
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ZelcoBrand: Zelco
Edition: Tools & Home Improvement
Model: 10056
Color: Silver
Publisher: Zelco
Studio: Zelco
Music Label: Zelco
Product features:
- LED book light for portable, easy nighttime reading
- Powered by 4 onboard AAA batteries (not included)
- Adjustable head and arm; clips to hardcover or paperback books
- Can also be used with AC adapter; includes travel pouch
- 4-1/2 inches collapsed; 7 inches extended; weighs 2-1/2 ounces
- Sanyo Eneloop AAA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)
- Juice AAA-4 Pack Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
- Rayovac 824-24PP Alkaline AAA Batteries (24-pack)
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zelco "itty bitty" Book Light, LED Edition
Customer Review: Limited use
Summary: 2 Stars
Pros: This light is a probably a good option for reading small paperbacks - bright light, no hot bulb, low battery usage.
Cons: Can't tilt light side-to-side (to accommodate large books and nearby sleepers), can't tilt arm past 90 degrees, bulky (and heavy) battery pack part of the clip.
I've been using these lights for years. I was so impressed with the design improvements between the volume 1 and volume 2 versions that when my volume 2 clip broke, I was excited to try the LED version. What I liked: the light is very bright, there is no hot bulb, and battery life is long (if I choose to use batteries). Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in the following features:
1. The light doesn't swivel side-to-side anymore. I often do crossword puzzles from a large-volume book and the LED doesn't throw light to a large enough area to see the entire page. Also, when I read in the middle of the night, I like to aim the light away from my husband's side of the bed so he is not disturbed - with this light I have to tilt the whole book.
2. The angle between the arm and and clip does not extend beyond 90 degrees. If you don't have the light fully extended or if the pages of the book are wider than the length of the fully extended arm, the light bulb assembly gets in the way of turning the page.
3. The battery pack is part of the clip. I'm forced to deal with the bulk of the battery pack even if I use an AC adaptor. It is nearly impossible to clip anywhere but on the back cover. Now you've got a bulky battery pack on the back of the book, which makes the book not lie flat on the bedside table. Also, the additional weight on the back cover means you need to explicitly support the weight of the book light moving it to the bedside table or the book flops open. This is not a huge deal, but I've found it a nuisance.
In fact, I find the sum total of all the aforementioned points such a nuisance that I'm still using my broken Volume 2 light and and holding the clip together myself.
In summary - if you read small paperbacks and will use batteries, this light is a good option. If you want more flexibility in positioning the light and arm and will use an AC adaptor, then go for the Volume 2 with the swiveling light, >90 deg tilting arm, and slender clip.
Description of Zelco "itty bitty" Book Light, LED Edition
LED booklight in silver abs plastic. Pull up the arm to turn the light on. Fully adjustable head with 2 bright LED's gives 48 hours of good reading light on 2 AAA Batteries. Comes complete with travel case.As light and compact as the original, this LED version of the Itty Bitty book light rules out the possibility of a bulb burning out during the crucial last chapter. Its two tiny heat-free LED bulbs provide adequate reading light for a grand total of 100,000 hours--enough to keep you reading through decades of use. Clipped to your paperback or hardcover book, the light shines directly on the pages instead of on your sleeping partner. In addition, it carries its power source inside--four AAA batteries (not included) keep it going for up to 14 continuous hours. You can also purchase an AC adapter separately for steady, more economical use.
Designed for easy portability and minimal weight, the light collapses to 4-1/2 inches, extends to 7 inches, and tips the scales at a mere 2-1/2 ounces. The bulbs automatically kick on when you extend the telescoping arm, and the lamp hood revolves for perfect placement. A sturdy carrying case is included for storage and travel. --Emily Bedard
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