My wife? Cuddly as a panda cub. She sweetly bought me a Kindle DX for my birthday, but as my late-night reading habit brought unwelcome lamplight to our bed, her temper became violent, mafia violent. "I can't sleep! I'm going to smash your new toy!" she growled one morning with the force of crossed gods and dying suns. A chill swept over the planet. Birds stopped singing. Children paused in playgrounds.
Enter the Kandle. Now I can read in bed (my favorite place in the house) with barely any light spilling over onto my wife's eyelids. The bedside lamp stays dark. No more threats against the Kindle or me.
Suggestion: Clip the Kandle to the side of the DX to illuminate its larger screen. (The bottom of the page is a tad dark if the Kandle is placed along the top of the DX.)
When I bought a newer Kindle for myself, I passed my Gen 2 Kindle on to my husband. We both usually read for a while before going to sleep. I now read on my Paperwhite 3G and do not need to use the lamp we keep above our headboard. But it still had to be on for my husband if he decided to read longer than I did or vice-versa. I saw this product at Amazon and ordered it for his Kindle. He loves it! In fact, we both do because we no longer have to have that glaring light on if just one of us continues to read later than the other. This is a great product! It doesn't weigh a lot and attaches to either the top or side of the Kindle. I've tried other detachable lights with clamps but they never seemed to open enough to fit the Kindle without popping off at the slightest touch. This is a stronger, wider clamp that does not cause a glare on the reading surface. I chose the white to match his white Kindle but they also offer gray, graphite, and black. They do offer other lighting products but this one is perfect for our purpose. You can also purchase them used at Amazon for a lesser amount.
Kandle by Ozeri LED Book Light in White -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (1st and latest generation), Sony Reader and other eBook readers.I highly recommend it.
I got my Kindle for Christmas and I bought a Mighty Bright book light to use with it. I was never really happy with the Mighty Bright because of the longer arm on the light. I had to position the light in odd ways to keep the glare off my Kindle screen. When I saw the Kandle and how it fit on the Kindle in a lower position, I decided I would order one to give it a try. It arrived today and I'm totally happy with it! I was worried about how well the Kandle would clip to my Kindle in the case that I have, but it works very well. I have this case:
Amazon Kindle Black Leather Cover w/ strap (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)
I keep the Kindle in this case all the time and just fold the front cover to the back when I'm reading. The Kandle will clip over the front of the Kindle and over the back cover of the case with no problems. I had read some other reviews about how evenly lit the Kindle screen would be with this light, and it's true that the top portion of the screen gets more light. However, there is plenty of light to read the entire screen in a dark environment with no trouble at all.
The Kandle is a perfectly suited companion to the Kindle!
My Wife and I are both big Kindle Readers. Every night we are in bed with our kindles. So we don't disturb each other we both use a reading light, so when one is reading to go to sleep the other can keep reading. It's great.
We have been using several lights, and quickly learned that you needed to be willing to spend at least 20 bucks for a good solution.
My previous light which i really enjoyed was a verso. It worked great.
On a recent trip I lost my light, and was pretty disappointed. So I took the chance to try out a new light.
After researching on Amazon I settled on this Kandle Light and have been very satisfied.
On my Kindle (3rd Gen) this provides great coverage, and the batteries are lasting longer than I have expected. I am about 24 hours into this light and haven't noticed it growing dimmer. I know a battery change is coming, but as a geek who keeps lots of tools and batteries around, I have already checked out what it will take to change the batteries, and it's simpler than any of my 2 yr olds toys.
It's excellent and easy to read by, and I am very happy with this light.
Feature Product
- New patent-pending "WideLip" grip that does not block the screen on the Kindle, Sony Reader and other eBook readers.
- Newly updated in December 2010 with increased brightness, Kandle by Ozeri is powered by two lifetime X2 LEDs optimized to distribute uniform light without creating glare or eyestrain (batteries included).
- Double pivoting arms allows for easy positioning and adjustment for tailored screen illumination.
- Exclusively warrantied by Ozeri to original purchaser. There are no factory authorized resellers.
- Ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed, a bonus set of batteries, and a protective pouch included. Warrantied by Ozeri to original purchaser only.
Description
The perfect accessory for night reading, the Kandle by Ozeri is designed for books, magazines and traditional eReaders such as the Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader and other eBook Readers. Recently updated, the Kandle by Ozeri features improved lighting and the award winning design that firmly attaches to printed books and eReaders without blocking the page or screen. It also boasts double pivoting arms that allow for easy positioning and adjustment to tailor the screen illumination. The Main Pivoting Arm rotates 90 degrees from its closed position, and the Upper Pivoting Arm rotates another 70 degrees for complete customization. Unlike other eBook lights, the Kandle by Ozeri is powered by two lifetime LEDs that are optimized to distribute light evenly without creating glare or eyestrain. Petite and light, the Kandle by Ozeri is ultra-portable and folds into a closed position where the LEDs are fully protected from scratches or breakage. Ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed, a bonus set of extra batteries, and a protective pouch included.
For Christmas of '09 my husband bought me a Kindle (2nd Gen.), which was a very nice surprise. Really the only problem I had with it was a lighting issue. The issue being I liked to read at night before bed, and he liked to just go to sleep when he got in bed. So for a couple months I tested out other book lights, but they all put this terrible shine spot in the middle of the page I was reading and I was constantly having to adjust it. Then one day I found out that Kindle had created the Kandle (I'm not usually a sucker for play on names, but I did really like this one). I decided to give it a shot and am very glad that I did. Since it's more of a light bar, instead one solitary light, it illuminates the whole "page" and I have had no problems with shine spots.
The only problem I have with it is that it is very, very bright. Some nights that is okay, but then some nights my husband can't fall asleep as easily and it bothers him because it does shine beyond my area. I just wish there was an adjuster for the brightness. That would make it great.
I'm not sure how long the average battery lasts; I am still on my first one. I have had it for a little over a month I think and use it a couple times a week for at least an hour and it's still going strong.
I ordered this after considering a few cheaper alternatives. My biggest complaint with LED lights for the Kindle was that they often created bright spots that made reading at night more or less impossible. Once I saw the lower price of the Kandle, I decided to take a chance and was very happy that I did.
Right out of the box, I knew the Kandle was going to be a great product. The packaging was good, and the included carrying pouch and extra batteries (to say nothing of a screwdriver! They literally sent a screwdriver!) were really nice touches. After pulling out the tab, I tried out the switch and it worked- awesome! I took my Kindle into the darkest place in our house (hall closet) to try it out, and was please that I could read the entire display clearly. My fiance was a bit worried when she saw me dash into the closet cackling with glee, but she understands now and has ordered a Kandle of her own :)
One last thought: I was slightly worried about clipping it onto my Kindle since I have a nice Gelaskin on there that I didn't want damaged, but thankfully the Kandle doesn't use "teeth" to grip so there hasn't been any appreciable impressions or dents in the Gelaskin.
This is a terrific product all around. If you're looking for a dependable light for your e-reader, shell out the extra few dollars for a Kandle. You'll be quite happy that you did!
I'm adding to my original review as this is my second one and it's a better product. The first time I bought this light several years ago it was just a light with two batteries. The new packaging of the Kandle book light includes the very handy screwdriver (you need this to open the battery case) and a nice drawstring bag. The original didn't have either. My original review mentioned this and I'm pleased they made the change. Thank you for improving an already good product!
I love the way this clips onto either the Kindle or the cover. Most booklights only clip onto the cover. The light is bright, gives full coverage of the Kindle, including keys at the bottom for us ancient kindle 2 users! I like that the LED's were a little farther apart from each other than other lights I've tried. That allowed it to have a broad light range but didn't make it so bright that it was distracting. And after 2-3 years of use it's was still working great until I left in in a hotel.
I wish it plugged in, as I read an hour or so a night, but a set of batteries last me 3-4 weeks so it's only slightly more battery hungry than my other booklight that takes a AAA. Only downside the batteries aren't standard but then again I wouldn't be so small if they were.
All in all this is a great new design and I am glad I gave it a chance and the new packaging and extras make it a perfect choice for any e-reader.
Who can count the amount of booklights I have purchased through the years? This one is my all time fave. I love that it doesn't have a long gooseneck that bobbles with every movement, the light is steady and just the right amount of brightness. Even makes a wonderful stand-alone nightstand light for when I'm traveling. And it came with batteries already installed with two extra batteries. It fits nicely in the pocket of my Kindle CaseCrown cover along with my Kindle accessories. No more hunting in the dark. Thanks, Kandle folks! This nice tool is much appreciated.
OK, so I'm updating this review a year later. I still LOVE this Kandle! In fact, I have purchased three of them, not because they wear out or break, just because they are wonderful. I travel in a place that often lacks electricity, so this little baby offers it's services as a booklite and flashlight,nightstand light and privy pal, easily clipping onto my clothes or hat. And I have only replaced one set of batteries in a year, under daily use. Well done on the upgrades to include a velvet pouch and little screwdriver, AND still the extra batteries at less than the same price I paid over a year ago.
Got my wife a Kindle a few months ago and she has fallen in love with it. Uses it everywhere every day. Only problem was that in low light, like a book, it is hard to see. So she decided that she needed a light. Tried a couple of book lights but they either didn't fit the trim design or were too big to really carry.
So, I started looking for a proper and small light. And ran across the Kandle. It is the best. First, the amount of light is just right. Easy to read, no glare and it doesn't light up the whole room. Second, it fits the Kindle perfectly. Third, it is small and comes with a little carry pouch for taking in the car or on a plane. Fourth, the batteries last over 20 hours. I bought 2 dozen so she won't run out of power anytime soon. Fifth, the LED bulbs should last just about forever.
If there is a down side it is that the battery cover has to be removed with with a screw driver but it is provided and fits in the case. Don't know yet if TSA will be unhappy if we take our screw driver on the plane.
All in all, this appears to be a really awesome product. Only have had it for a week or so so the longevity is still an unknown. Will post again if that becomes an issue.
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