Lite for reading in bed?
#21
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Norwalk, CT
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I need a new one also and found this one on Amazon..https://www.amazon.com/Book-Bookmark...reading+in+bed.
#22
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: JAX
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I've tried several reading lights. Most of the LEDs are too sharply bright. I want adequate light, but not piercingly bright so I have been disappointed. I might look into the adjustable one, but it seems really clunky. Still looking.
#24
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
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If you don't mind having something on your head here is a suggestion. Go to Harbor Freight and get one of the "coal miner" head lamps. They are light weight and can be directed to right where you are looking. The straps are soft and easy to adjust, the light is enough to read by and soft, and it takes a couple of batteries. They run about $3.00 - $5.00.
#26
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Guam
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If your present bedside light has a regular screw-in base, you can get an Ott light bulb in a size that would be bright enough for your needs. Take a look at some of the Ott lights at Joanns online or in store. The flip version is good for many places. The Ott lights are frequently on sale for 40-50% off.
#27
I have an old 'Itty bitty book light' (brand name). They apparently are no longer made. The best replacement I've found thus far are some LED clip on book lights. Not as stable as the itty bitty one but it works. I looked at them and passed but DH picked on up for me a couple of months ago as we were traveling and he thought it would be easier packing with that. Used it while on vacation and worked fine. I read in bed every night. I wear glasses to read in bed and the kindle/tablet just has no appeal for me as I can't get the type large enough to not wear glasses. The actual books are just as easy for me.
BTW - picked this up in either Walmart or Target - forget where I saw it. About $20 I think??
BTW - picked this up in either Walmart or Target - forget where I saw it. About $20 I think??
Oh my I thought I was the only one who still has " itty bitty book lite ". One is original ,,have instruction book and charger but also have a copy type. Both are up north but I needed one the other night while here in Fl.
#28
sewnclog I use to have a light just like that!!! Got rid of it about 6 years ago and missed it. We have a light w/a clip that is on the headboard and the neck is flexable so I can move the light when DH goes to sleep and it does not disturb him. Mine is similar to this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays...luded/44782714
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