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(More customer reviews)Over the years I have experimented with a variety of clip on book lights and I have to admit that choosing the right one to suit my needs has proven to be a difficult process. Recently, I came across the Beam N Read Lights and I thought, what the heck, lets give it a try.
In a way, they reminded me of the hands free head lamps that are used by fire fighters and rescue personnel; the difference being that the Beam N Read Lights are worn around the neck instead of on top of your head in order to illuminate your personal space. The lights easily turn on and off by flipping the reflector up and down.
ASF Lightware, the manufacturer of the Beam N Read Lights publicizes that they are quite versatile and can be used to provide light for a variety of purposes such as knitting, quilting, camping, hiking, changing diapers in the middle of the night, and other chores.
As a book reviewer, I was interested in finding out how helpful they would be for reading books and magazines. Due to my advancing age, I have joined the senior crowd with a weakening eyesight that requires that I use reading glasses. Would the Beam N Read Lights provide an extra boost?
My first discovery was that the Beam N Read Lights produces light through light emitting diodes or LEDS, rather than an incandescent bulb, making them cooler, more energy efficient and tougher.
Apparently, as I found out through researching the Internet, a LED light draws only 5-10% of the power of an equivalent light bulb, conserving batteries and saving money. The manufacturer of the Beam N Read Lights claims that their BNR LED 3 model with 3 bright LEDs last for 120 hours compared to the 20-40 hours advertised for book lights with similar light. Batteries in their BNR LED 6 model with 6 LEDs last for 48 hours compared to 20 hours. Although it may cost a little more than the traditional lights, the money saved in batteries and bulbs will offset that added expense.
My next query was how effective was the product when it came to reading in bed. My wife is constantly nudging me asking when will I turn off my bed lamp, as she wants to sleep. I tried both the 6 and the 3 Beamer Lights while placing a book on my lap. While the 3 Beamer Light was fairly helpful, I definitely preferred the 6 Beamer Light, as the light illuminated the entire page. An added attraction is that the 6 Beamer Light comes with an attachable orange filter which converts the blue light to a softer white light. Incidentally, I have also used the Beamer Light while reading in my car and also sitting in my garden lounge chair during the early evening hours when natural light is not very strong. In both instances, the Beamer Light proved to be very very effective.
Satisfied that the Beamer Lights passed the test insofar as reading is concerned, I was wondering how helpful they would be for other tasks. Well it didn't take long to use them in another situation when I had to adjust my computer that is found beneath my desk. I am sure many of you have had the frustrating experience of trying to find a cable in the dark and then attempting to place it into the right outlet. Well lo and behold with my Beamer Light I was able to accomplish my task without cursing!
This past week-end my wife and I were off on a short trip and I decided to take along the Beam N Read Lights. They certainly came in very handy in reading maps, our address book and guidebooks.
The bottom line is that the Beam N Read Lights is a worthwhile investment and will prove its worth in a multitude of situations.
Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures
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Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light; Extra Wide & Bright Light from 6 LEDs Plus 4x5 Clip-On MagnifierThis hands free light delivers versatility and features unmatched by other portable lights: extra wide & bright light from 6 LEDs, longer battery life (48 hrs), 2 clip-on filters, clip on magnifier, and optional AC & DC power adapters. Read Everything: It's a true reading light that works with all Kindles, Nooks, and other eReaders, hardcover books & paperbacks, PLUS newspapers, loose documents, maps and other material that can't support a clip-on book light.Worn around the neck, it shines a steady light for reading, quilting, knitting, all needlework & crafts, and searching a dark basement. Use it for writing journals, working, camping, and even changing diapers at night. The extra bright light is helpful for those with aging eyes. The long battery life is especially valuable during a power outage and when traveling.No wonder one reviewer called it the "best Amazon Kindle reading light" and also the "best personal reading light we have come across".Other critics rave as well.The BNR LED 6 features 6 bright energy saving LEDs in a row for an extra wide but still personal light. 4 standard alkaline AA batteries (not included) will last for 48 hours @ full brightness. Kit includes 2 clip-on filters: red to help maintain night vision and pale orange filter to soften light when needed. Also 1 large 4x5 inch lightweight acrylic clip-on Fresnel magnifier. The magnifier makes it especially useful for needlework, crafts, hobby work and other tasks where an enlarged view with extra light is helpful. The magnifier is for short periods of detail work for those with normal vision and is not a low vision aid. Optional AC and vehicle DC power adapters also available.The Beam N Read family of Hands Free Lights also includes the BNR LED 3 with 3 long lasting LEDs, batteries & 1 filter; LED 103m with 3 LEDs and 3 clip-on Magnifiers; LED 6 w4F with 6 LEDs and 4 colored filters, and the LED P with 6 red LEDs.
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