LightWedge Original Book Light

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Product Features

• Patented LightWedge technology puts light only on the page
• Original, larger size is perfect for hardcover and larger "trade" paperback books
• 4 AAA batteries power the light up to 40 hours (not included)
• Page-sized, acrylic lens lays flat on the page being read
• 2 bright LEDs shine light discreetly in a dark room

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001O284P6
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #136,870 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Color: Black

Product Description
The LightWedge Original is the leading 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Amber S. Morgan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wait to buy until they release an updated version, September 19, 2008

By	Ariella Waddell "Jack of All Trades" (North Pole, AK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought my Light Wedge after seeing it on Oprah's favorite things last year. I was sure that this was the answer to wearing a headlamp during reading and I am definitely one to keep up with the latest tech. After using it for the last eight months a couple of things have irked me to the point where I am officially retiring the product and moving back to more conventional methods.

Problem the first!

This thing scratches beyond easy. I wish I had the foresight to purchase some large screen protectors or something of the sort. I don't mistreat it either, it just acts as my bookmark when I am not using it. In the time I have owned it it has become so bad that it's difficult to read and I have to move it around in order to read a whole page.

Problem the second!

The battery casing is a joke. I don't know what the hell the designers were thinking, but in order to get the batteries into the device you have to seriously wedge (pardon the pun) the suckers in. I use rechargeable batteries and the bottoms are ruined from how hard they have to press against each other inside.

All in all the concept is fantastic. I loved it for the first few months even despite the fact that I couldn't put the batteries in without help. Now that it is nearly unusable I wish that I had spent my $30 on more books instead.

If you are interested in purchasing one I would say wait until the next model comes out, but if you really must have it now make sure you get something to protect the screen on both sides.

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