Product Description

**NOT GUARANTEED TO SHIP BEFORE CHRISTMAS** Lightweight and compact booklight works seamlessly with most of the M-Edge Accessories jackets for Latest Generation Kindle (NOT compatible with the GO! Jacket. M-Edge e-Luminator compatible jackets are the Prodigy, Platform, Latitude, Icon, Halsea, Trip and Flip for the 6" Screen, Latest Generation Kindle. Please see those product pages on Amazon.com!!). The M-Edge e-Luminator2 booklight (patent pending) is the ultimate accessory for the Amazon Kindle. Based on the input of loyal M-Edge customers, this custom designed booklight has been developed to work seamlessly with the M-Edge Prodigy, Platform, Latitude, Icon, Halsea, Trip and Flip Jackets. The powerful light features a super-bright LED light bulb which provides ample illumination for the screen of the Reader while a mirrored reflector and optical quality lens disperses the light uniformly. The light is powered by a standard AAA battery (not included) with endurance enough for more than 20 hours of operation without dimming. The light is operated by a three position switch with two light intensity settings. A flexible and resilient steel neck allows the user to position the light in the desired direction. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this light is that it is designed to be stored via a slim support arm sized to match a pocket sewn into the back of many of M-Edge Jackets for the Amazon Kindle. The light pocket is conveniently located behind the Reader and does not interfere with the use of the Reader. When in the storage position, the light is located conveniently in the spine of the jacket so you can easily bring your light while on the go (for our Platform, Prodigy, Icon and Halsea jackets). For our Latitude Jacket, there is a storage pocket to easily place your e-Luminator when not in use.

Product Details

• Brand: M-edge
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x .50" w x 4.75" l, .6 pounds

Features

• Lightweight and compact booklight works seamlessly with most of M-Edges covers for 2nd Generation Kindle
• Light stows in many M-Edge covers and easily pivots up to allow for optimal light positioning.
• Powered with 1 AAA battery that provides more than 20 hours of use without dimming (battery not included)
• Optical lens spreads light evenly over Kindle screen, and Super Bright LED light bulb never needs replacing
• High and low light intensity settings allow for tailored screen illumination

Customer Reviews

It was Worth the Wait!
Unlike some of the other reviewers to date, I actually bought one of the things and I have actually used it. I am not going to carp on features that it doesn't include. (e.g., "I'll NEVER get one of these until I can use it as a flash drive!", or , "BATTERIES?? Why doesn't it have a solar cell or a little windmill attached to it???)

Here are my observations about the e-Luminator 2 Booklight:

1. As you would expect, it is perfectly designed for the M-Edge Kindle 2 cover. I had no trouble inserting the base into the pocket, and it feels quite secure.
2. The gooseneck seemed a bit loose at first; that is to say, it wanted to droop a bit under the weight of the LED head. I twisted it a tiny bit in the clockwise direction and it tightened up. Not unusual for this kind of flexible shaft device and nothing that I am concerned about.
3. The battery fits quite snugly in the battery compartment. I suspect I'll have to give it a bit of a shake when it's time to replace the battery. Again, just an observation.
4. The swivel mechanism that allows the light to be stored along the spine of the cover is ingenious. It will be interesting to see how it holds up with repeated operation.
5. There are two light level settings controlled by a three-postion sliding switch on the LED housing. (The device is "OFF" in the center position. Frankly, I do not see a significant difference in the amounts of illumination provided by the higher and lower settings. I suppose one could use a light-meter and measure the difference, but I don't have that kind of time on my hands. My only other quibble here is the added complexity that a three-way switch brings to the device, but that's just me--I prefer simpler over more complex.
6. And now, the most important observation: it illuminates the Kindle text evenly without undue glare, once I learned to position it properly through some trial-and-error. When it is aimed correctly, there is no direct light "leakage" from the business end of the device. I've had other booklights that have half-blinded me, until I built little shields around the LED assemblies. This one does not unduly illuminate the surroundings, so it can be used in bed or on a plane at night without disturbing someone else who's trying to sleep.
7. It is unobtrusive visually. It does not interfere with operation of the Kindle navigation buttons or keyboard.
8. With the device tucked into the M-Edge cover's spine for storage, it adds some support to the spine and gives it a smoother, more "finished" look.
9. This light adds a tiny bit of weight to the Kindle 2/cover combo. The weight seems to be evenly distributed; the Kindle is well balanced whether the light is in use or in its storage position.

In short, this is another fine M-Edge product that enhances the Kindle 2 experience for me. Kudos to the product design and realization teams for jobs well done!

A Bit Disappointed
I'd been using a Mighty-Bright with my old and new Kindle. I liked it a lot, but have an m-edge cover for the new one and was lookiing forward to the convenience of having this one live alongside the Kindle in the case. When it showed up the other day, I slipped it into the slot and immediately loved the ergonomics of having it disappear in the case.

But then I went into a dark room and turned it on. It's not nearly as bright as the mighty bright. Some people seem to thing that's a feature, calling it a nice SOFT light. I just find it to be a very DIM light. It doesn't light up the whole screen anywhere close to evenly or brightly enough for my tastes.

The other problem is with the switch - it doesn't have a very positive feel and it's very easy to accidently leave on when you think you're turning it off (by pushing it past the center "off" position to the other "on" position) or to turn on when folding the flexible arm back into the case. Twice already, in just a few days, I've accidently turned it on as I was putting it away, didn't notice I'd done so, and came back later to find a dead battery.

The concept and design are great, but the implementation leaves a bit to be desired. Quite a bit, IMHO. I wanted to like this light because of the obvious convenience, but will probably continue using the mighty-bright until and unless they improve the brightness and the switch.

Edit - after using the light for a few days, I'll lighten up a bit (NPI). I prefer the lighting produced by the mighty bright and its firmer switch, but this one is adequate. I've read with it and I'd prefer it brighter, but this is good enough. The switch is poorly designed, but works adequately as long as you're careful with it. (Which having left it on a couple of times, I am now). I'll still probably use the mighty bright when I need a portable light at home (not often, but occasionally) but this is good enough to be my primary travel light, given its great convenience. If they can figure out a way to make it brighter (maybe two batteries and a second LED, like the mighty bright? - should still be able to fit it inside the case pretty easily and the extra weight of another battery wouldn't be noticable) and redesign the switch, I'd recommend it highly. As it is, its probably good enough but could be a lot better.

Ok light, the Mighty Bright is better
I replaced my Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Version) with the e-Luminator 2. The Mighty Bright has two settings and even on the lowest setting provides good light for reading. It also has a long enough neck that you can get it just right on your Kindle without glare.

But I am going to stick with the e-Luminator 2. Mainly because it's easier to carry around the eL2. Since it sticks right in the cover it's always there and I never have to remember to carry it with me. Not to mention the Might Bright is a lot bigger since it has a long neck and a base that carries 3 AAA batteries.

The eL2 has 2 light settings. I cannot tell the difference. Low and high look exactly the same to me reading in a completely dark room. Both work fine. About the same brightness as the Mighty Bright on low, but with the smaller arm it's a bit harder to get the light just perfect. I can read with it fine, but it does not light up the page like the Mighty Bright does, it will be dimmer at the edges of the page. Still very usable for me.

The switch is awkward, with off being between low and high. To turn it off I have to be careful not to press to hard and miss the middle off setting.

The best part of the light is that it fits in the case perfectly. It's always there when you need it. Folded down when not in use, and out of the way. You swivel it from the down position to the up position to use it. While swiveling I have accidentally popped off the light a couple of times. It is very easy to remove from the base and can be done if you put a bit too much pressure on it while swiveling. You do have to use some pressure to swivel it though due to the way the swivel is made. It is very easy to reinstall though, it's not a huge issue.

The light is adequate, but it is very limited because it needs to fit in the M-Edge case as well as run off less battery power than the Mighty Bright. If I only needed a light for home use that I could just throw in a drawer, the Mighty Bright is easily the way to go. If you want a light to travel, without having to carry something else around I recommend the eL2 (assuming you own an M-Edge cover, which are really great covers). It isn't perfect, but is very handy if you take your Kindle with you a lot.