Lightwedge Booklightby Mid-NightReader

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June 20, 2009: The concept seems simple: if you read at night and share the bedroom with a spouse, as I do, you need a decent source of illumination. I've tried a LOT of book lights over the years. Many are too dim, offering no better illumination than a common flashlight. Some lay down light in a tiny pattern that covers only a minute portion of the page being read. Many are too ungainly in use to permit easy turning of pages. Some go through batteries like nobody's business.

I saw the Lightwedge and was immediately drawn to two important features that distinguished THIS book light from so many others I have tried: 1) it is designed to spread light evenly over the page 2) it claimed to operate a long time (40 hours) on just 4 AAA batteries. I was also attracted to the fact that this book light rests over the page and need not be attached to the book being read.

Illumination is provided by long-life, LEDs, a form of lighting that is known to be bright while being gentle on battery usage.

The Lightwedge was shown at Barnes and Noble in two sizes: the Original, which measures 6.75" x 9.25" is good for standard books. There is a smaller version sized for paperback books. I chose the larger Original model.

The Lightwedge proved to be all it is advertised as being. It provides a gentle sheet of light across the page I am reading, free of glare or hot-spots. The light is soft, but sufficiently bright to permit hours of reading without causing eye strain. I have used my Lightwedge through hours and hours of late night reading and have yet to replace the set of AAA alkaline batteries originally installed.

I like the Lightwedge so much I returned to Barnes and Noble and told the associates working there that THIS is the best book light on the market. I recommend the Lightwedge to friends and purchased a Lightwedge for my sister who is a late-night reader.

The Lightwedge does cost more than other book lights on the market, but the extra cost is WELL worth the investment. It REALLY works.

I love it!by srenaek

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June 20, 2009: I would actually give this 4 1/2 stars if they would let me... I used to have to do my reading before bed in the guest room (and would often fall asleep in there) because the light bothered my husband when he tried to sleep. However, since I got my Lightwedge, I haven't read in the guest room once, and my husband sleeps soundly next to me as I read through the night! My only complaint is that it is a little awkward when turning pages, but that is worth it for the benefits!