Zelco 11214 "itty bitty" Slim LED Booklight

by Zelco

Product Description

Slim LED booklight has dual LED bulbs that are optically designed to distribute even light on both pages. Gooseneck is fully retractable and can be positioned at any angle. One touch on / off button. Slide button to release stainless steel clip. The stainless steel clip attaches to the spine of books, binders, day planners etc... Sleek brushed finished aluminum housing and includes a pouch for storing your "itty bitty" Slim booklight. Requires 3 AAA Batteries (not included)It does not work with an adapter.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 1.2 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BQO8BA
• Item model number: 11214
• Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,383 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #37 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Specialty Lighting > Book Lights

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far the best!, March 11, 2006

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N. Gargano "nokegchris" (Waynesville NC and Bradenton, Fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zelco 11214 "itty bitty" Slim LED Booklight (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a person that never sleeps at night and when my husband and I travel, I like to take along a book light to read with so I won't disturb him, (or his snoring!).Anyway....I have tried so many book lights, and have found if I like it for hardback, it won't work for paper, or it never really gives the light I need without constant manipulation of the light, the book or me.
Well, I have found that light. This itty bitty slim booklight is exactly what they promised. It fits on all three size books, hardback, trade, and paper, and it is so lightit doesn't make the book top heavy. The double little bulb lights both pages, there is no obstruction when turning pages like in some of the lights, and it is so slim and lightweight, it is great to throw in a purse or briefcase for travel. Thank you, Zelco.....

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not so much, November 2, 2008

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Marlene - See all my reviews

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I was willing to pay the price based on the rave reviews, the travel-friendly collapsible design, the flat base (so you can also use it as a bedside lamp while rummaging in the dark) and the spine clip, but the gooseneck was not long enough for the light to cover all of both pages of even a normally small paperback, and the light was not bright enough to compensate - and I generally use these lights in very dark bedroom situations, not in low-light situations like evening train rides where it might do fine. After trying 5 different lights of varying manufacturers, designs and prices, I ended up going with the $12 version of the Mighty Bright LED light. I'd rather have the spine clip than the cover clip, but my 48 year old eyes need the extra brightness that none of the spine clip LED versions seemed to be able to achieve. It's hard to believe this is such rocket science. IF Zelco added an inch to this light and made it brighter, it'd be worth any price they named!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great light, April 2, 2007

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Daver (NY NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Zelco 11214 "itty bitty" Slim LED Booklight (Tools & Home Improvement)

This light works great and is very respectful to those around you. It is a bit pricey, but it really does the job on any kind of book. I read some reviews that didn't like the quality of the piece, mostly regarding the construction and plastic battery door and whatnot. I understand those concerns, and concur to some degree. Having said that, I have used mine commuting roughly in NYC for several weeks, tossing it into my bag and pockets without any injury whatsoever. I would definitely recommend this light to the picky book reader, I've used a lot of lights and have not found its equal. It is pricey, but worth it. The only things keeping it from 5 stars would be the battery door and the price.