Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2.8 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022VBAE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 33120
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,024 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 33120 Fly Light 2.0 will help you see your keys, wherever you are. Whether you are in a darkened boardroom, or just working through the night, this Kensington USB notebook light plugs in to an open USB port to provide illumination so you can see your keys, without draining your battery. The FKensington 33120 is powered by its USB connection so no batteries are required, and features eight ultra-bright LEDs that deliver clean, white light, with a built-in dimmer switch so you have precise control over its brightness. This unit is constructed with a flexible neck that positions light where it is needed, and a long-lasting, bulb-free design. The Kensington 33120 is small enough to take anywhere, and has a minimal power consumption that uses less than 90 seconds of battery charge per hour used.

Product Description

Put computer work in a better light with the FlyLight 2.0. Eight ultra-bright LEDs are mounted atop a flexible gooseneck that's easy to position. And with a built-in dimmer control, it is also easier to control brightness. The energy-efficient LEDs draw minimal power and last up to 100,000 hours of continuous use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great in concept....Poor in reality, March 31, 2007

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Paul M. "Paul" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

Why do I get the feeling that some of these later reviews were written by Kensington people? The fact is, this light has some unique features that most USB lights don't, including an On/Off switch and two brightness levels. However, that doesn't come close to overcoming the drawbacks. First of all, the price is way too high for what you are getting. Also, the brightness difference between four and eight LEDs is negligible. But the biggest flaw in this light, by far, is that the flexible arm is not NEARLY strong enough to support the weight of the lamp. I have had to resort to clamping the arm to the side of my monitor, which is just plain ridiculous. For the price they are getting, they should have produced a more durable product.

57 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Narrow beam is problematic, October 15, 2004

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John Gookin (Lander, WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

The Flylight 2.0 has such a narrow beam, even with all 8 LEDs on, that you need to choose which 1/3 of the keyboard you want illuminated. There must be a way to diffuse the light. Kensington needs to test things before mass-producing them.

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost too much of a good thing..., October 7, 2007

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DJA (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I finally bought one of these lights and I can't imagine how there could be negative reviews of this thing. First off, it gives PLENTY of light. It is a little too centrally focused, but there is enough "spill" to illuminate the entire keyboard - even at the 50% setting. (If this had a diffused plastic lens over the leds, instead of clear, it would soften the light considerably.) Something to keep in mind, this light has EIGHT leds. Many pocket/keychain flashlights use a single led for similar lighting situations. This is effectively 8x the power of a typical keychain flashlight. I have mine pointing toward the keyboard from the side so the light is angled across the keys instead of straight down. The flexible shaft is adequate to hold the head in place unless you move the notebook while the shaft is fully extended; any flexible shaft would be subject to movement at its maximum length. Keep it partially coiled and off to the side and this will easily do the job.

So I believe those who pan this product are either using defective items or they are simply unreasonable in their expectations. This thing is almost too much for what it's supposed to be.