Is the light enough to see two pages of a hardcover book or just one? Or does the light have to be adjusted to aim at each side?
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Depends on how bright you like it. I prefer a lot of light and adjust it to aim at each side.
614333
It generally only provides enough for one side of the book, but that also depends on how bright you like it for reading. I like a lot of light but my husband feels it provides enough light for both pages of a hardcover book. Additionally, it is very easy to adjust. Easier than my other book light.
510115
I found it easy to read in both bright daylight and at twilight. Since I only use mine when the camera is mounted on a tripod I would be comfortable using it -- with the aid of either a headlamp or an assistant holding a flashlight -- after dark.
962097
It is bright enough but it needs to be close to their faces to illuminate the books well. Think of it as more of a night light rather than a book light. My son will fall asleep reading books with it in but he keeps it close to him in order to see well enough
1674567
It's a warm light, not-white-LED bright. You could read something by this light - like a menu or to look up something. I wouldn't say it was bright enough to read a book though. Unfortunately, we had to return the entire set because we couldn't get two strands to work and that was right out of the box.
1215096
Yes indeed! There is a brightness setting (which is easily accessible via drop down menu) that lets you adjust to accommodate any lighting condition. I read during my lunch hour, and I can read just as easily outside as I can in the lounge.
2099173
You have to hold the magnifier well off the page. If you just put in on the page, there is no magnification.
1243009
You wont need to keep moving your book, unless you place the light 2 inches from it. I have this light pointed up at the cieling as an indirect muted room light. The beam is conical therefore should be fine for book reading.
550799
If one person is studying, I think one lamp would be fine. However, if more than one person will be trying to use the table, then two lights would probably be a much better solution. My sense is that one light works very well over a 2 to 3 foot wide area in front of the lamp.
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I just bought one and it does well with the basic Kindle e-reader. I clipped it on and it held secure. The neck easily adjusts to avoid glare. I wanted to try this route as opposed to getting a Paperwhite Kindle. I am a new user of e-books and wasn't sure if I would read enough in dim light to justify the additional cost of a more expensive model. I bought my light at Bed, Bath and Beyond for 9.99 and the clerk said that they sell a lot and there haven't been any returns or complaints. I am just wondering about how frequently the AAA batteries would have to be replaced. I am waiting for an answer about this aspect. I just bought one and it does well with the basic Kindle e-reader. I clipped it on and it held secure. The neck easily adjusts to avoid glare. I wanted to try this route as opposed to getting a Paperwhite Kindle. I am a new user of e-books and wasn't sure if I would read enough in dim light to justify the additional cost of a more expensive model. I bought my light at Bed, Bath and Beyond for 9.99 and the clerk said that they sell a lot and there haven't been any returns or complaints. I am just wondering about how frequently the AAA batteries would have to be replaced. I am waiting for an... » Read More I just bought one and it does well with the basic Kindle e-reader. I clipped it on and it held secure. The neck easily adjusts to avoid glare. I wanted to try this route as opposed to getting a Paperwhite Kindle. I am a new user of e-books and wasn't sure if I would read enough in dim light to justify the additional cost of a more expensive model. I bought my light at Bed, Bath and Beyond for 9.99 and the clerk said that they sell a lot and there haven't been any returns or complaints. I am just wondering about how frequently the AAA batteries would have to be replaced. I am waiting for an answer about this aspect. « Show Less
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Yes, you can aim it right at your book and it won't bother other people, either. It is a very white light, though. I will try to correct that when I have to change the bulb someday. I am happy with this lamp. It looks more expensive than it is.
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Just got off the phone with Amazon, definitely no way to adjust. But, get this, you can buy the accessory notebook that has a reading light. It's like $40. Nice, real nice.
456262
Not sure of your question a the light clips onto your book and you bend the light to reflect onto your pages....you adjust it and read away.
747659
Yes! You can adjust it to 10 different brightness settings, and I find 5 and up are just fine for reading.
1505257
In a completely dark room, it provides enough light to read by. The brightness is not adjustable.
1243010
No, not at all. You'll have enough room to read 3 open books. It lights a nice size area. Hope this helps.
342842
Yes, it has multiple settings for use depending on where the light is positioned. I use mine at my desk and it is more than adequate for reading a newspaper at my desk.
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Yes. When reading a paperback book, I move the magnifier straight down the page as I read. For larger books, I need to move my hand side to side as well when reading down the page as the magnifier covers about 90% of the line. But what makes me like this magnifier is the center of the field is very clear and large enough that the print which is not covered in the 90% does not become a distraction.