perfect for the reader in you (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Quickly became an indispensible part of my late night reading routine. I found it to be sturdy, bright, and able to handle soft and hard bound books of any size. Tip: get the ac adapter!
Good, But Not Great Book Light (Rating: 3.00)
Review : This product appeared to be nearly perfect at first. However, the batteries don't seem to last very long and the light doesn't always come right on. You usually have to jiggle the battery case, or rearrange them. It makes it difficult to know whether you need new batteries or not. However, when working properly, it's a very nice soft light. I like the idea that the bulb will last a very long time, but I doubt that the whole apparatus will have as long a life. I hope they try to perfect this one just a bit more.
Good light, problems turning on (Rating: 2.00)
Review : This light is very good once it goes on. I've used a few book lights so have a basis for comparison:Pros:
- Brighter than most, fine for reading in dark space
- Well directed light, so won't wake someone else in bed Con (and its a big one):
- It doesn't turn on consistently. Once its on, it stays on and is great. But fluorescent bulb technology has a high start-up power need, then it runs on low power very well -- creates low heat too, very efficient. They just spec'd the thing wrong in its battery power. So it irritatingly won't turn on. Sometimes I just leave the switch on and a few minutes later it comes on. Other time jiggling. Has nothing to do with fresh batteries. Note that the most positive review comes from someone who also recommended the AC adapter, which I suppose overcomes the problem. Overall, take a pass.
DO NOT BUY (Rating: 1.00)
Review : Have tried to puchase both the fluorescent and the incandescent light and they both fail after about 8 weeks. The fluorescent's batteries get sucked up in a matter of days when they should last for a month. The light NEVER turns on the first time you always have to shake the casing to re-align the Batt's. The reason for the light in the first place is to not disturb your parter whilst they sleep. The incandescent one was even worse with all of the above mentioned problems with an electrical danger as well. The transformer in the wall adapter actually melted and it was plugged into a properly working Kingston surge protector. The light will not even turn on as the contacts wore out in just 7 weeks. Seriously, go with a normal flashlight and save yourself the money. These unweildy, unreliable, overpriced dangers should not be allowed to be sold.
Best Book Light I've Owned (Rating: 4.00)
Review : I've owned many different book lights, including the original "itty bitty" book light, and this is by far the best. I would have given it '5 stars' if it wasn't for one little quirk that others have noticed. The fact that it doesn't come on everytime. I did the battery switching, etc. to get it to light until I found out the secret. As long as it is in a lighted room when you switch it on (the brighter the better) it will come right on without a problem. If the room is completly dark it will not come on. I sent an email to the tech staff at Zelco, asking about this, but they never answered. It does use batteries up quickly, but a AC adapter (or battery charger)will solve that problem. The origional "itty bitty" used up bulbs like mad, which were much more expensive. It lights entire pages, of the largest books, with a light that is very easy on the eyes.
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