Kandle by Ozeri II Book Light -- LED Reading Light Designed for Books and eReaders.
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J. Knutson
> 3 dayI use my Kindle a lot so when I wanted a light, I wanted one that would light the whole page, clip on easily and stay put when adjusted. So far, the Kandle II has met all my expectations. Not sure about the battery life. Ive only used it a few times but seems to be ok. I love the fact that it has 3 led lights and is wide enough to cover the whole page. It has 2 adjustments and 2 light settings which is nice for different seating positions. My only con is that it covers the on/off button on the top(I have a Kindle II), so I have to unclip it to do so, which means I forget to turn it off. But thats more of a me problem so I still love this light!
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TamiP
> 3 dayThis is the perfect companion for the graphite Kindle! They look like they were made for each other. No more of the goose neck light falling off or having to reposition every time I move.It does get a little darker towards the bottom of the page but not enough to affect my reading. I am not having trouble turning it on when I close it. Perhaps I close it differently than others. I was a little apprehensive about spending so much on a light. I have had a Kindle for a few years and just fought with other types of lights. I bought the Kindle 3 and found all the lights I already had way too big for it so I caved. I am so happy I did...should have done it a long time ago. Very high quality and well worth the money.
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Blue Tooth
Greater than one weekI am using a Nook Touch, not a kindle, so I was a little concerned that it wouldnt work as well (grip the case or get in the way) on a different device. I was very pleasantly suprised. The illumination is sufficiently adjustable, both in terms of the intensity and the angle, to provide clear and bright illumination across the screen. The width of the light insures that it provides even illumination across the screen as well. Cant comment yet on the battery life but I dont read under very dim conditions too often so I am expecting quite a while. The only down side to this has been the lack of a rechargeable battery. Nice job.
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DTropes
> 3 dayI used to have the case with the built in light that ran off my kindle battery. LOVED it. Unfortunately couldnt find another one once it died. I bought a different light (Mighty bright) and it was mighty awful. The light from my tv gave me more light than that thing did. I bought this one to replace it. I was in love as soon as I turned it on. It is bright enough and dont have any angle problems because you clip it on to the top. The light has two light settings, I find the lower one works just fine for me. Now I can happily read in my bed at night without having to get up and turn the overhead light on/off! Love it. Highly recommend this light.
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Jason Norman
Greater than one weekAt $20, the Kandle is probably the best reading light I have used. The three bulbs give even illumination across the screen and from top to bottom. The clip-on design is wide and provides a stable fit across the top of my Kindle. The gray color closely matches that of the Kindle. The design is very ergonomic and compliments the Kindle well. I have used various lighting solutions for my Kindle e-reader and found that the Kandle works best for me. Other worm lights and even the Kindle lighted cover do not illuminate as evenly as the Kandle. Pros: Easy use, even illumination, nice design, and long battery life. Cons: Doesnt use the Kindles battery but this is a fair trade-off.
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genafan201
> 3 dayHi, Ive only had this light for two nights now. First night I turned it on, and absolutely LOVED it. I have the original Kandle, and feel the new design lights MUCH better. Ive read the reviews regarding the clip, and I think it works as well as the original...you just have to be careful how you place it. Im not moving much when Im using the light, so having it pop off was not a concern. I was complete in love with this light. So, I read awhile, turned the light off, closed it, and went to sleep... Fast forward to night two...I grab my Kindle (with light still attached), cozy up under the covers, open up the light (and this is where my one of my two disappointments was found)...the light was on, and had been since the night before. Seems the on off switch is exactly where I push the light to close it. Being tired, I didnt realize I had turned the light BACK ON the night before when I was closing the light. Needless to say, the batteries dont like to run 24 hours straight and then work real well, so I didnt get much reading in that second night. This morning I go to change the batteries (which, very nicely, Ozeri includes a replacement set, along with a little phillips screwdriver, with the purchase), and discovered the second disappointment. The cover for the battery compartment is partially obscured by the clip. Easy enough to unscrew, but removing it and replacing that once the new batteries are in was a little tricky for my old lady fat fingers... But, I managed to get the batteries changed, it lights wonderfully again, and tonight when I turn it off I will make SURE I turn it off. Once I get used to problem 1, problem 2 wont come into play so much. Therefore, over all excellent product that I would purchase again if I lost this one...
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Spyce
> 3 dayI bought this to use with my 2nd generation Kindle. I think it is a lot nicer than those goose neck reading lights. The Kandle snaps securely on the device and doesnt seem invasive like the other light I have. I know that sounds odd, but Im sure theres someone who knows what Im talking about :-) The Kandle conforms to the shape of the Kindle, its relatively flat, the adjustable lamp stays in place and shines down the page. It isnt as bright towards the bottom, but thats to be expected. The Kandle burns through batteries so pick up a package of batteries if you get this.
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D. Muniak
Greater than one weekI purchased this product to use while reading in bed with my Kindle Touch. Simply said, it does exactly what I needed. The only reason for not giving it 5 stars is the unevenness of the page coverage. The bottom of the page is slightly dimmer than the top. This is a very minor complaint however, and doesnt affect the ability to read. I also like the compactness of the Kandle. Seems a much better solution than the products that use unwieldly gooseneck lamps.
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pennyloafer
> 3 dayI am an old-old guy who reads constantly in a variety of situations throughout the day and evening: in snack bars, waiting rooms, fast-food joints, coffee shops, book stores, library lounges, and other such venues, where lighting varies and cannot be counted on to be bright enough for easy reading. Moreover, at one time or another I use all of the major-brand e-readers. As a result, I need a primary or auxiliary light that is small enough to be carried conveniently in a shirt pocket; that fastens securely to all my readers in either portrait or landscape position; that is stable once attached; that spreads light fairly evenly over a six inch page; that is bright; that is powered by small, easily available batteries; that is priced competitively; that is backed by a reputable company dedicated to customer service. After trying many brands of clip-on lights, in several styles, I found that on balance, the Ozeri II reading light meets my specific needs, not only best, but well enough to warrant five stars.
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Michaux Gerken
> 3 dayWatched the product review about the light and gave it a try. Glad I did! It is everything that the reviewer said it would be. Havent used the hi setting on the light since there is no need. The first setting is plenty bright enough and it covers the whole reading area of my kindle keyboard. I have tried so many other goose-neck clip on lights before for the kindle and they have always had a shadow and limited spray of light. Plus the clip on has always been rather bulky with the cover on. When the Kandle is clipped on there is no bulkiness protruding out by the cover being attached. The handy travel pouch is a cool feature as well. Small and compact enough to stash in my purse. A valuable tool to have when I wait in the car, reading at night, during my boys boy scout meetings.