LightWedge Original LED Book Light, Ocean

by LightWedge

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Book lovers will find the LightWedge Original Book Light to be the perfect solution to inadequate and annoying reading lights. Perfect for hardcover and trade paperback books, this book light has a revolutionary design with a leaf-sized acrylic lens that lays flat on the page. The thin lens focuses two soft LEDs at the words you're reading and not at your eyes--or your neighbor's. Perfect for traveling or snuggling up in bed, the LightWedge Original Book Light allows you to enjoy a little nighttime reading without disturbing your companion.

Original Book Light At a Glance: Lights up the page without bothering your companion Page-sized lens fits most hardbacks and trade paperbacks LEDs give off a cool, soothing light to prevent eye strain Lightweight and easy to bring along when traveling Four AAA batteries provide up to 40 hours of light (batteries not included)

Two cool LEDs in the handle provide steady, even light that doesn't overwhelm. View larger.

Light pipe technology illuminates the text on the page you're reading--instead of the book as a whole. View larger.

Light Just Where You Need It
Overhead lights illuminate too broad an area, often shedding light on your neighbor and not on your book. But the LightWedge Original Book Light features a tapered, optical-grade acrylic lens that lays flat on the page to direct all of the light where it's needed most. LightWedge uses light pipe technology to illuminate the page you're reading--instead of the book as a whole--maximizing both the LightWedge's effect and your ability to read easily in dark places.

The optional PageRest holds the LightWedge on most hardback and trade paperback books, so you can focus better on the story. Your companion remains undisturbed, and you get a better reading experience.

Easy on the Eyes
Clip-on book lights are sometimes harsh and can tire out the eyes, whereas overhead lights can be too dim and can cause eye strain. The LightWedge Original Book Light uses two cool LEDs housed in the handle to provide steady, even light that doesn't overwhelm. Additionally, the LightWedge allows your eyes to adjust comfortably thanks to two brightness settings for low-light and no-light situations.

Perfect for Travel
The LightWedge Original Book Light is perfectly sized for hardcover books and large paperbacks, and it's easy to slip in your carry-on along with your reading materials. Measuring 6-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches and weighing only 8-1/2 ounces with batteries, the LightWedge won't weigh you down or be too heavy to hold. Just four AAA batteries (not included) will give you up to 40 hours of light, so you can enjoy your stories for many trips to come.

LightWedge Guarantee
LightWedge book lights use white LEDs, which are guaranteed for the life of the product. All other parts are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.

What's in the Box
LightWedge Original Book Light.

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Product Description

The LightWedge® Original is a revolutionary new book light for nighttime reading. The patented LightWedge technology puts all the light only on the page you are reading, with no light escaping to bother someone trying to sleep next to you. This larger-sized LightWedge Original is perfect for hardcover books and large paperbacks. Whether reading in bed, reading on a plane, or reading in a car, this book light is the perfect accessory for all readers and travelers.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0010T38Z4
• Item model number: LW001-009-00
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,650 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

113 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be mindful what color you buy, November 6, 2008

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Karara "green tea" (Rochester, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LightWedge Original Book Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use the LightWedge to read in bed and bought it so the light wouldn't disturb my husband. We both think it works great; however, be mindful of the translucent versus solid colored casing in terms of light escape.

The translucent lets the light escape through its clear casing and scatter throughout the room. So, if disturbing others around you is an issue then buy a solid colored casing.

Overall, the LightWedge is a must buy for anyone who likes to read before going to bed and while traveling. I have 2 more suggestions: 1) buy the case covering to protect it when not in use 2) buy a LightWedge with different light settings, if possible: a high and a low. For example, when I wake in the middle of the night and can't fall asleep, I get out my book to read. The problem is that my current LightWedge has only one light setting. This can be so bright, it almost hurts to read and how I mumble and curse myself for not being a more mindful consumer.

145 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST for reading at night, no question about it!, December 9, 2007

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Amber S. Morgan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LightWedge Original LED Book Light, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

THis lightwedge is fantastic. It provides a great source of light that is focused on your book, not on the person next to you. The light comes from the black handle, but because of the "wedge" shape of the glass, it is focused down the glass and onto your book. You can even take that focused beam and use it as an impromtu flashlight.

This thing uses hardly any batteries at all, unlike the other popular reading lights. I very rarely have to change the batteries and I use this all the time, for hours every night! I've even fallen asleep with it on overnight, with no noticable decrease in battery life. Because the battery life is so good, I've even let my son read in bed for awhile and then just set it down and use it as a nightlight for the rest of the night.

It is true that if you're like I am (rough with it) it will get scratches on the lens. Not a big deal though, when it's on the book, you won't notice the scraches. Much like small scratches on eyeglasses.

I like the larger size because you can use that with large books or with paperbacks with equal ease. The paperback one doesn't work as well with the hardcover books, but it's okay.

The lightwedge also doubles as a bookmark when not in use!

You won't be disappointed if you buy this. I wasn't. I'm actually buying two more for friends as Christmas gifts!

53 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, April 26, 2008

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J. Cooper (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LightWedge Original LED Book Light, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this light based on all the great reviews. I love reading in bed and my husband can't stand the light on when he is trying to sleep. So, I thought I had found a good option for both of us. I find the design of this light awkward while reading--it's hard to move between pages and the light output is really faint. I am under 40 and have good vision--so think it is the light and not my eyes. I'm still looking for a better solution.