can you read or play card games with this light?
617739
Oh, ____ yeah !!! That's what we got it for. Had it about 3 months now.Amber light is kinda smoky and cool !Tucson, AZ
617740
There is enough light to read and play cards, but not enough to prevent eye strain after awhile.
617741
Sure-It's very bright & adjustable. Just never leave it on the pole. It will fail if it even gets damp!
617742
its ok for playing cards and board games its ok for reading if you lay the book flat on the table
617743
HI, Honestly I've never tried to play a card game using this light or tried reading, however, to me it does seem to give off enough light where you would certainly be able to play a game and I would think read. I use the lamp on my patio table at night when I sit outside and relax and listen to wildlife, watch birds etc. and it gives me enough light where I'm not worried about not seeing something on the patio etc. Not sure that answers your question but I would say yes to your question.
935701
No you cant. It just changes colors. But it's really not that bright if that's what you are worried about. I hardly notice the lights
778296
These lights have many different brightness levels, you should be able to find a level that allows you to read by these lights.
962099
I would not read by this light, it would cause too much strain. You could read, but I wouldn't advise it.
1556867
There should be a switch on the card. Change its position and you should be good to go.
157764
Yes, this card reader should allow you the access to read what is on the card
1212387
Yes, but the screen area is too small and the card markings and colors are too hard to read. Not a good buy!
507813
Excellent question. I do not see why not since you can change brightness level to suit your needs.
89875
Yes,. I take my nook out to read and also to watch netflix. You can change brightness settings to your liking.
1383032
It would depend on the type of bulb you choose. I have the soft silicon bulb in mine, and it would not be suitable for reading.
1410279
YES!! I am totally colorblind, and I play it all the time. Mark the deck. To keep it from confusing normally-sighted players, use a red marker to draw a red line along the long edges of the red cards and a green marker to draw a green line along the short edges of the green cards. (Unmarked cards = purple.) Or mark one along edges, the other across corners. Whatever works - but a colorblind person can definitely play SET.
1893300
Cardscan confirms it will not work. You may be able to do some fancy work but I returned mine.
2111225
It does not take a regular bulb but a somewhat smaller one. It is bright enough to play cards but probably not as bright as you would expect.
182069
Nope. You have to pay for that as well, around $35. I would go with a different card reader. I ended up buying something else after I couldn't get this one to work.
201004
Yes you can. There's 3 different levels of brightness you can cycle through as well. Off, dim, medium, and bright.
609142
I don't think so, but I'm not positive. I'm actually disappointed in the product. Doesn't offer enough light; definetly not great for reading.
1549846
No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.