Relight Rechargeable Book Light: Gray/Black

It's perfect

It's a handy little light and it gets banged around like an iron tool on a job site. I do travel a bit and have had several of these little book lights - all have failed with good care, but this one takes some abuse, keeps shining and still puts me to sleep at night.

I even saved the box so that I can replace it if I loose it or have some help from a luggage handler.

kozmo

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Finally!

I've been through so many book lights and countless batteries! Finally a wireless, rechargeable book light. It's compact enough to go any/every where. With 2 light settings, you don't have to worry about disturbing anyone around you.
I was so tired of replacing batteries and bulbs. I'd get to a really good point in a book and the light would start to fade. AC adapters weren't any better. Always being tethered to a wall... who wants that.
This will be the last book light I ever buy!

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

The BEST book light ever!

I think I have used every book light made. I own 2 of these and they are by far the best book light I've ever used. The only time I find to read, is when I'm in bed so a book light is mandatory for me. This one puts out a wonderful white light and illuminates the entire page. The charger works fast and lasts several days. The only reason I have 2 is because I left one at my daughter's house on a recent trip.

I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who uses a book light.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Very Nice

I broke my last rechargable book light that I had for several years and was very concerned that I would not be able to find another one that I would like. I found this one and decided to try it and I am very happy with it. I have only had to charge it once in two months time, it is very light weight and has two light settings which are plenty bright enough. I would recommend this light to anyone who likes to read at night with out a full size light on or in the car and you will save money by not having to buy batteries.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

not bright

i was very disappointed with the brightness.....or better yet, lack of brightness. i've always used the "itty bitty book light," which is corded. i was hoping this would be as bright, but no such luck.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Best I've found so far

I'm always on the lookout for the perfect book light. This one isn't perfect, but... Pros: Doesn't require batteries; lightweight; compact; two brightness options. Cons: Light is not cast evenly over two pages; grip is too tight for a hardcover, too loose for a paperback, so it takes some maneuvering to latch the grip onto the right number of pages. It would be nice if it had a warning light to indicate low charge. Still, the fact that it doesn't require batteries is enough to make this the best book light I've found so far. I hate the cost, waste, hassle, and ecological damage of continually going through batteries with other book lights.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A reviewer

I love this booklight especially because of the fact it charges. I used to go through so many booklights because the batteries wouldn't last. The light is very very bright and the 2 light levels work awesome. The only downside is the clip is not as wide as I perfer it, but I still love this product!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A reviewer

If you use a booklight a lot, as I do, you end up spending a fortune on batteries and the light slowly dims as the batteries run low. A rechargeable light is really the way to go. This one charges fast and holds a charge well. The color of the light output is different (since it's LED) than a standard booklight, but I got used to it. The only problem I had is w/the clip. I read mainly hardcover books and the clip broke off while attaching it one day. I can still prop the light up to use but it's not as convenient as having it clipped on. I still recommend the light. I'm writing this review just so others know to be a little careful w/the clip.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

WARNING: Great light, but it's DEFECTIVE! Manufacturer will NOT stand behind product!

This is the BEST book light I have ever owned and I love that it is rechargeable. It worked great for reading, but it also worked great for other things; including using it for a flashlight when the lights would go out. I used it in bed, in the car, and any other place I needed a light.

HOWEVER the problem is that the switch is defective and will eventually stop working, about the time the warranty runs out. In addition, the light will start to flicker when you try to adjust the angle of the light and it will cut off and not cut back on. In other words, there are two distinct defects that start a few months after use and the manufacturer will NOT replace it or even give you credit towards another product. Barnes and Noble WILL replace it if you are lucky and the problems start within the first 30-60 days after purchase, but what will you do if the defects start after the first couple of months or after the warranty runs out? In addition, and this is the kicker, the manufacturer ADMITS that this product is known to be defective. They are fully aware that this product needs to be redesigned, yet they continue to sell this light. They claim they are working on a new version, but instead of pulling the product until the redesign is completed, they continue to sell a defective product. The worst part is that I have purchased 3 of these and even with the loyalty I gave this company, they REFUSED to give me a credit or a discount towards buying another light from them. So even though this is the best book light I have ever used, its defective, and due to the manufacturer's refusal to stand behind their products, they have lost my business forever! I will NEVER buy another product from them!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

best light ever

I love this. Bought three for our family and then another as a gift. It's perfect for reading in bed with it lying on your chest pointing at the book. You can clip it to the book, too, but I find the other way works a lot better. Bright, recharges quickly. Simply perfect.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

If you buy it online Barns & Noble will not pay shipping to return it even if the product is defective. You have to make a special trip to the store to return it or it will cost you more money.

I bought 4 reading lights only 3 worked I tried to return one on line but they Barnes & Noble wanted me to pay return shipping. I addition they do not have a process to print a return form out or a label for the box to send it back. I will not make the mistake of buying on line from Barns & Noble again. Great product very poor customer service from such a large company.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Idea is great, design needs work

I've had this product for a few months and I much prefer it to the battery operated ones. There are some design flaws that need to be worked out in order to get a better rating.

The Good: 1/ It's rechargeable!! No scrambling for batteries. 2/ Closes up to a very compact size.

The Bad: 1/ The outer rim of the light lights up. The glare from it is distracting to the eyes and I don't think it helps in illuminating the text any better that the flat, single surface light. 2/ I can't attach it to my hardcover books - the opening is too narrow and inflexible and attaching it to the pages is ridiculous, so I end up holding it to read. 3/ The brightest illumination (right after charging) is great, but only lasts for an hour of reading. Then it gets noticeably dimmer for several hours after that. I'm not sure how long it will last if I have to charge it every time I use it. 4/ The light is not adjustable enough. There's no flexibility in turning the light's position - the only motion is up or down. On larger books, I find it helpful to be able to turn the light in the direction of the page I'm reading. This light doesn't allow that.
5/ Has 3 positions, hi beam, low beam and off. I'm not sure why one would use the low beam. It's barely usable, the light is so dim. I think this is just a marketing feature - good in theory, useless (??) in practice.

Overall, despite all the "Bad", I like this product. It's good, but could be SO much better!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Re-chargeable book light. Re-chargeable book light.

Like most dedicated readers,I find myself reading late into the night most nights and find this very therapeudic since it helps me to sleep. I have been using battery operated reading lights for some time and found them both awkward to use and also to replace the batteries so often is quite expensive. Until I discovered this light! While surfing the internet one day for such a light in Ontario, Canada, which is where I am from and unable to find anything locally, I found this light on the B & N website and ordered it immediately. Not only did it arrive very quickly, but I was amazed at its small size and light weight. It is truly an incredible little reading light. It has two light intensities (high & low)
and the greatest little charger that keeps the light ready at all times.
This light is also perfect for travel, since it is so compact and powerful. I would rate this light a 5 except for two small issues. It could be a bit wider where it mounts to the book since it sometimes tends to tip depending on the type of book you are reading. I would also like to see the light head swivel a bit to read the adjoining page when reading a larger book. both minor complaints. I would not give up this light for any reason, it is marvelous. Great design!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Big Disappointment

My daughter and I each bought a different booklight at B & N over the holidays. I chose this one, and I lost. Unless you're the world's fastest speed reader, this booklight will not hold a charge long enough to avoid annoying you. I specifically bought it (at 3 times the cost of the battery-operated Mighty Bright my daughter selected) for the convenience of the recharger. I read over the recharging directions 3 times to make sure I was recharging this correctly. Not only does it not last nearly as long as the insert indicates, it starts to dim to an unusable level after just an hour or so. As the insert warns that you should let it run all the way down before recharging it, plan on 1 hour of reading and 7 hours of just letting it sit there on dim before you should recharge it. I keep hoping it will magically start shining brighter and lasting longer, but until it does, I've commandeered my daughter's booklight. See my review for the Mighty Bright -- at 1/3 the price, it's 3 times better.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I love this light

The amount of light this little tool gives off is just right. The charge lasts a long time. I've never had a better book light.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

What To Do

I bought this book light from B&N about 2 years ago. It worked great and I loved not having to worry about having a supply of batteries on hand. About a month ago I started having problems with it. I could not turn it off unless it was fully charged. I contacted Great Point and they never got back to me. I now have to let it fully run down and then recharge it. I'm so disappointed. I don't know if I should buy another one or try something different. I have gone thru several battery models in the past and know there drawbacks.

Relight rechargeable book light is a good product.

One good thing about this product is its rechargeable so you don't have to worry about buying batteries every time they run out. light is quite bright as well.
but like all other products in the market relight is not without its cons.
although its bright I felt that the light doesn't spread all through the pages evenly. especially if you are reading a fairly wide book then you will have to repostion the light to have a better view. may be it should have had a flexible neck (360 degree beside being up down flexibility).
other then that i love the product. its small, cute and hold charge forever. I admit I haven't read quite a lot using the light so far, but since i bought it two weeks back i charged it only once and surprisingly batteries hasn't ran out yet.
Relight is called as book light, but I can easily use it as a Keyboard light as well.

book light failed again

I was so excited to get a new book light for my birthday. My friend got me this one. It worked for maybe less than a month. I think the wire snapped inside. It never worked properly from the time I got it. Anytime I bent it, the light would turn off. I wasn't given a gift receipt, so I unfortunately couldn't return it. Maybe I got a defected one, but I won't take my chances again.

Always there for me...

I really enjoy this relight rechargeable book light. I enjoy reading at night time and use a book light so when I become tired I can just turn off my book light, find my bookmark and close my book and place on my nightstand and then off to sleep. The book light makes things relaxing while tired after a long day. The nice aspect about this book light is that you can place on your nightstand and it is rechargeable so it always works and it is bright! It is light and does not take up much space. I find that I like to place the book light on my chest and have it towards the storybook rather than over the book and light facing down on the pages. This is just my preference and it is durable. I recommend this book light to those who enjoy reading at night prior to sleeping. Happy reading in quality light and sleep tight... RelaxingK

I use it with my Nook...works great and NO glare

I've had this book light for a long time, got a Nook the other day and tried to use this with it. There's nothing on the Nook you can clip this to as it's main way of attachment is to slide on a few pages or the cover of a book. So I had a bright idea (no pun intended), slip it on a piece of cardboard....like the kind used in the back of a tablet! Wow, clip it to that and then hold the two together with my Nook and the Book Light. Worked fine, but cumbersome.

Then I tried putting velcro on this light and the back of my Nook. Now, the way I read...that works great! I prop up the Nook on the headboard of my bed so while simply tacking it on with velcro does make the light
wiggle side to side, when it's prop'ed against the headboard, it is solid as a rock. I adjust the light so it's actually above the Nook and thus get no glare and even lighting. I'm quite happy with the combo!