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: #16408 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: LightWedge
• Model: PB100BP
• Released on: 2004-03-15
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 6.75" w x 10.25" l,

Features

• Paperback-size, slim LED book light lies flat on a page for thorough illumination
• The quality acrylic lens and LED technology provide users with a clean read, free of distortion, glare, and bulb failures
• The book light offers 2 brightness levels for diverse needs; 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 7-2/5 by 5-1/2 inches; batteries not included

Amazon.com Review
For avid readers who have spent many an hour squinting in dim light, LightWedge created this innovative paperback book light. The book light lies flat on the book page, creating the impression that the book itself is aglow. Designed specifically for mass-market paperbacks, this book light minimizes readers’ optical duress and discomfort while illuminating each word without distortion or glare.

Equipped with LED technology, this book light eliminates the hindrance of faulty or burnt out bulbs associated with many other book lights. Four AAA batteries power the book light for durations 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 the 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 7-2/5 by 5-1/2 inches. --Jessica Reuling

From the Manufacturer
Just as elegant and convenient as the original but smaller and lighter, LightWedge Paperback is designed specifically for mass market paperbacks. Great for traveling, it conveniently fits in small spaces, just like your paperback. The distortion-free, optical-grade, acrylic lens reflects LED edge light 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. Measuring a compact 7-2/5 by 5-1/2-inches, this light's the perfect size for mass market paperbacks.

Customer Reviews

A great book light
I have been using the original Lightwedge for awhile (for Hardcovers) and when the new paperback version came out I was sure to buy it. It is just like the original Lighwedge, just smaller. It has two LEDs as well which I was afraid it would only be one. It definitely lights up the entire page very well. I used to use the Itty Bitty Book Light but didn't like using it for hardcovers because I felt it did not light the entire page well. For paperbacks it worked well but I like the Lightwedge much more for both paper and hardbacks. Although you should be careful because it is easy to scratch the plastic. I do not find it noticeable when you are reading against the page. If you hold it in the air you can see the scratches but when it is on the page you don't. I don't find it annoying to have to turn the page with as some people may have complained. It also looks real cool using it. If you want to try something new and are looking for a good book light this is definitely one to try.

I WAS DISAPPOINTED.....
I bought this with joyful anticipation. I got home, placed new batteries in the wedge, lowered the lights, and settled in bed expecting a nice evening reading. The first thing I noticed was that my light wasn't even. The lighting across my page was "wavy"; light and darker bands emanating from each bulb, much like the ripple from dropping a pebble in a pond. They weren't moving, but the alteration in light really made reading difficult. I don't know if this is a "bad" wedge, but other factors are going to keep me from replacing it with another one. The main factor is comfort. If you like to read laying down, you will find it difficult to hold the wedge in place over the page. You will also find it cumbersome to always position it over EVERY page. With a typical book light, you simply attach the light to the front or back of the book and never have to really deal with the light again. With this light, you have to make it part of your reading experience. Sure, it looks cool, but who am I trying to impress? I can't wait for the day they develop a flat, handheld monitor that is appealing and as easy on the eyes as paper. Then my continual search for a quality book light will end.

Shadows make using it unsatisfactory
I bought both the original and the paperback version as gifts for my wife. She was very dissatisfied with both as the light they provide is marred by vertical shadows across the page which she found distracting. Evidently not everyone is bothered by these shadows, based on the positive reviews and the fact that in calling the manufacturer with the problem, I was told that that is how they worked and my only recourse was returning them to the place I bought them.

Since the packages had been opened, Amazon charged a steep re-stocking fee plus shipping and handling charges. I ended up paying about 40% of the price of the items for the total unstatisfactory experience.

I strongly recommend that you buy this item where you can try it first.