Customer Reviews

NiteOwl Book Light

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I have bought two of these lights, and both were disappointments. In one of them the light bulb burnt out or broke within the first week, and in the other the light intensity kept flickering from bright to very dim; in both cases the light bobbed and shook far too much for a relaxed and effortless reading experience. What with one or another of these very annoying distractions, I've never managed to make my way through even one chapter using this method. A cute design and a lovely idea, but a poor product.

This purchase was a complete waste of money! It was cumbersome to hold the light and my book at the same time, because the light doesn't clip onto the book. The head of the light bobs endlessly causing a flickering effect, which really causes eye fatigue. If I could give it 0 stars I would. It isn't worth a dime! I have since bought an "itty bitty" Booklight and it far outshines this cheap imitation!

I bought one of these when my old light died and was very disapointed. It ripped several of my books and didn't light very well. Plus getting the battery case open and closed takes is almost impossible. I recomend people do not buy these. They're not worth the trouble and batteries.

As my search for a well designed book light continues, this one was my third. Quickly I found out how fast it sucks the life out of my "energized" batteries. Additionally, one small movement in bed and you have to grab the light so it will stop bouncing. My search continues.

Yes, it's a flicker light. No, don't try one. Very disappointed

This is a great concept that falls a bit short in realization. The on/off device is smooth and the light extends and retracts smoothly and well but the two of these that I have are very uneven in light intensity when using batteries. The light will vary from quite dim to bright and is best for only about 20 minutes after inserting fresh batteries. The optional plug-in converter, which I bought after unsuccessful attempts to get decent service out of 2 AA batteries, solves the problem. However, now there is a power cord attached to the power converter. The upside of this arrangement is that it is much lighter than the battery pack. In the end, I think a AA battery flashlight will work as well or better, but one does have to hold it.

Nice light except light flickers in intensity and has no clip to hold it in place (easily falls out of book).

Being lightweight does not make up for a poor design. The light constantly dims due to the badly designed contacts used on the arm of the lamp, NOT due to weak batteries as Lumatec would like you to believe. Innovative design is not just a good looking product, it also has to work! Whoever came up with this one should be forced to read technical manuals and books on design using this piece of garbage as their only light. Unless you want to strain your eyes, save your money

When used with the AC or DC adaptor (with built-in book clip), the Lumatec NiteOwl is the perfect combination of style and efficiency -- slim enough to use as a bookmark and lightweight enough to use with paperbacks and magazines, too. The NiteOwl provides a bright, even light without the sleep-disrupting glare of other more traditional booklights. The only complaint stems from the very flexible design of the NiteOwl's extendable/retractable "neck", which tends to make for a bobbing light if you're trying to read while riding in a car. But this one flaw is definitely overcome by the NiteOwl's overall convenience.

The lite was too heavy for use with paperbacks. You have to hold it in place or it keeps falling out. Also, you only get a few hours of reading from a set of batteries, and where I bought mine you couldn't get the AC adaptor. Additionally, the bulb dims periodically and you have to tap on it to make it brighten. It was so ineffective and frustrating, I threw mine away! A great idea that falls way short of expectations.