Product Description

Imagine a pane of bright, even light illuminating only the page you are reading. That's the idea behind LightWedge. No glare, no stray light to disturb others. Just rest it on the page and read. Now, imagine what you could do with a light like that.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38145 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: LightWedge
• Model: LW100BP
• Released on: 2004-03-15
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 8.50" w x 13.00" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

• Slim LED book light lies flat on a page for thorough illumination
• Quality acrylic lens and LED technology provide users with a clean read, free of distortion, glare, and bulb failures
• 4 AAA batteries power the light up to 40 hours
• Store the book light in a book or case to prevent scratches and dust accumulation; clean with lens cleaner and microfiber cloth
• The book light measures 6-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches; weighs 8.5 ounces; batteries not included

Amazon.com Review
For avid readers who have spent many an hour squinting in dim light, LightWedge created this innovative LED book light. It lies flat on the book page, creating the impression that the book itself glows while illuminating each word without distortion or glare. Compatible with books of all sizes, the book light minimizes readers’ optical duress and discomfort whether brightening a thick, new hardback or used paperback.

Equipped with LED technology, this book light eliminates the problem of faulty or burnt out bulbs associated with many other book lights. Four AAA batteries power the book light for up to 40 hours, making it an ideal companion for a long flight or car ride. The book light features a high quality acrylic lens, a similar construction to that of a pair of reading glasses. Two levels of brightness enable readers to adjust the book light to suit particular environments and optical capabilities with a simple, one-touch button. For best results, clean the book light like other optical equipment with a lens cleaner and a soft, micro-fiber cloth. Storing the book light within a book or a protective case prevents scratches, dust and other debris from obstructing the lens surface, while extending the light’s longevity. Batteries are not included with the book light. The book light measures 6-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches and weighs 8-1/2 ounces. --Jessica Reuling

From the Manufacturer
The LightWedge Original LED Book Light offers a new way to read after sundown. A distortion-free, optical-grade, acrylic lens reflects LED edge light directly onto the page, not in your eyes. Plus you'll never have to worry about bulbs burning out in the middle of a great story. Just four AAA batteries provide aproximately 40 hours of light--about seven coast-to-coast flights. This high-tech gadget also offers one-touch operation and two brightness levels. The elegant design is thin, lightweight, and easy to handle and pack. With batteries, the light weighs a mere 8-1/2 ounces, and measures a compact 6-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches-- small enough to fit most any book.

Customer Reviews

Great Booklight for some people and not for others
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.

Not perfect, but close
This product is far better than clip-on booklights, which illuminate only part of the page. This one fits "standard" hardcovers fine, but it's usable on other size books. It's plenty bright for my 50-year-old eyes, which don't work in dim light. In fact, if I wake up at 2 AM and need to read to fall back asleep, the "bright" setting is too bright, so I use "dim." Light is white (slightly blueish) not green as some have reported. Illumination is not perfectly uniform, but good enough. I've had it for 3 weeks, no scratches yet, but I notice that it works better if I clean off the dust every few pages. Turning the page and moving the lightwedge takes only a second, not a real problem. Overall, I highly recommend it!

My book mate.
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.