Is the lamp bright enough for reading or it is just more like a novelty rather than a lamp ?
799795
I would say its more of a novelty lamp than an actual reading lamp. The light saber is an LED light, so it is brighter than a regular light bulb, but I don't know if I would use the lamp regularly for reading.
799796
The lamp has two settings - at it's brightest, it could be used for reading.
799797
I have the lamp on my desk and it is enough to work with my keyboard and read a document, etc.
799798
I use it on my computer desk which is in the corner of my room. So it does provide a bright light since it is LED however it is better at illuminating a small space.
799799
It is bright but we really use it more as of a novelty item. But it is really cool.
1514921
It's as bright as any "real" candle. Personally I don't think it's suitable as a bedside lamp. Hard to say how many YOU might prefer for reading. Remember the base is about 3 1/2" in diameter so you'de need a fairly large nightstand. Also I think the flickering would get annoying. Abe may have done it, but I wouldn't recommend it at all. It may not bother you now, but you'll pay dearly for it in poor eyesight later in life.
535419
I wouldn't use it for reading unless there really wasn't any other lighting available, camping perhaps. But only in a limited capacity.
747658
The light is "adjustable" as to how bright your want it to be when you wake up. When you have it at the highest setting I think it is very bright. Everyone's sight is a little different due to age, etc. but in my opinion, this would be plenty light to read by. I hope this helps. I think this is a nifty little item and am very glad I purchased it!
1601088
it's pretty bright. i don't have glasses but it's easy to read, i don't think you'd have a problem but i guess it depends.
1213300
It's screen lights up like a computer screen so you can read in a dark room. It is not like a kindle. If you want to use it like a flashlight you would have to download an app.
1063766
It is bright enough to read in bed at night, I do it all the time. There is only one brightness.
121943
I use it for short duration reading. When I read for longer times, I turn on the overhead light and use the lamp to enhance the lighting next to the bed where it is a little shadowy. (My primary use of the lamp is so I can see where I am going when I get up during the night.) In short, you can use it to read, but I prefer more light for reading.
1549848
No. It is bright enough to read a book if you hold the book close by the light but not bright enough for a desk lamp.
498023
It might be....but it's a pretty low light. You might be better off with a clip on book light.
590948
Yes, it's bright enough to read by, if it isn't located too far from the page. I have mine about 30" above my computer keyboard and it is quite bright. It gets on the hot-ish end of warm, but not so hot you can't touch it. And it uses batteries somewhat quickly, so I recommend either Enoloop rechargeables or the accessory power supply, depending on your placement needs. I think of this as wide-angle task lighting, not room lighting, so if you have dark corners, it helps a lot; for illuminating a dark room, not so much. HTH.
1770276
Lamp is more of a night light - not very bright and certainly not bright enough to read by. Yep, jlhas it's own on/off switch.
2125681
Yes definitely, has 3 brightness levels (3-way bulb), even lowest level is good to read by. I am reading with it now.
2018294
It doesn't make the room "bright," but I enjoy using it as a reading lamp. And it's really pretty when lit.
1968059
It is bright enough. It progressively lights depending on how low or high you want it. It's like the IKEA one. I love it!
857541
I use it for walking at night not reading, but it has three light brightness settings. I would think it would be fine for reading.
121234
it really depends on what you need done. If it is the only source of light it will not be bright enough in that size room for reading. In the evening.