GE 17228 LED Battery Operated Clip-On Book Light, Colors May Vary, 3 Pack

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Convenient and portable LED book lights.

Product Description

Super-bright LED light, multi-position light, 10,000 hour led bulb life, secures firmly to a page in a book, 1 each in red, blue, and green, requires standard AAA batteries, comes in a 3-pack.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JLWVXW
• Item model number: 17228
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,356 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Specialty Lighting > Book Lights

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but still a good thing, September 18, 2010

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Jody (Northwest Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 17228 LED Battery Operated Clip-On Book Light, Colors May Vary, 3 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased two of these; one to go in my e-reader accessories pouch and one for my bedside table. The light is much brighter than it really needs to be, but that's not a problem except for a super light-sensitive sleeper, as another reviewer mentioned. The lights are inexpensive, small, light and extremely portable, and I was lucky enough to find a pink one. The battery cover is very easy to manipulate and I love that the light takes two AAA batteries.

Here's how it works: The light is made a bit like an alligator clip. When the clip is opened, the light comes on. There's a slot on the back lip of the clip, and the idea is to fit the back cover of the book into the slot. The clip opening can be adjusted for optimum lighting.

There are a couple of design issues purchasers should be aware of. It doesn't work as planned on very thick books. I'm reading Diana Gabaldon's latest, and it's thicker than the light's widest setting. I resolved this by slotting a group of pages in the middle of the book into the light and because it's so lightweight, that works just fine. For very large books, the bottom of the page is pretty shadowy, but that can be resolved by holding the light over the page. My e-reader, an Aluratek Libre, is a hair too thick to hold the light securely, but the size is perfect for the Libre's smallish screen.

Overall I'm happy with my GE Booklights. They're not perfect, but I'm thrilled that I can read at night without bothering anyone.

Edited for Kindle: I've recently added a Kindle to my collection. My Kindle cover opens like a book and this light clips perfectly to the back cover. At night, the other side of the cover shields the light from the rest of the room. The light fits perfectly and can be adjusted for more or less light and it's much more convenient than a goose-necked light. Highly recommended for Kindles.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Light, November 21, 2009

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C. Ludwick (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 17228 LED Battery Operated Clip-On Book Light, Colors May Vary, 3 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great little book light. It's got a brightness that might disturb your bed partner who can't sleep unless there is total darkness. I "husband tested" mine and it works fine for us.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book lights!, August 8, 2010

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D. Bassett (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 17228 LED Battery Operated Clip-On Book Light, Colors May Vary, 3 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love these booklights! They are great! I bought one around Christmas for my daughter from Walmart and finally found them again here on Amazon. They are great because they use 3AAA batteries - no funky expensive flat watch-type batteries. They last quite a while and they work perfectly! My girls love them!