Review: A Bright Idea
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2012
I was putting off getting a light for my Kindle 3 Keyboard because I mainly read with lights on and didnt think I had the need. I had kept one on my wish list since I bought ny kindle, in case I decided to buy it. Lately, I have been reading in the family room at night where there isn't much light except for a bright one on the ceiling fan, so I decided now was the time to get that light. Of course, before ordering I looked up other lights to see if there was anything new and/or better. Turns out there is. The Belkin Clip-ON Reading Light for Kindle is more money than the other light,but it has a smaller front to the clip, so it doesnt block the face of the Kindle. I read through most of the reviews and noticed there was a lot of concern about it fitting my size Kindle. I saw the little add-on clip they made for Kindle keyboards, and wondered if that would really work. I was not sure if I should bother if I was going to end up returning it, but Amazon is great with customer service and I knew that the worst case would be I returned it and got the other one.My Belkin Clip-On Reading Light came today and the first thing I did was insert the 3 AAA batteries needed. The light has 2 settings, but I find the lower setting is sufficient enough for me. The light itself is very lightweight and the batteries do not make it much heavier. Now it was time to try the fit. I use a rubber protective "skin" on my Kindle, so placing the light on it did not require the use of the add-on. The skin makes it grip tight enough that it doesn't fall off, even turning it upside down. (believe me,I tested this out) It does stick out a bit in the back (why 4 starts istead of 5), but it stays in place and it is not like I will be running around while reading. When I tuck the light into the base, it is small enough to fit inside the front zippered part of my Kindle case. Overall, it will do the job it is made for and that's what counts. I am not crazy about the price for such a small light, but I feel somethings are worth paying a little extra for.