Is this a good light for reading from a book or from a laptop screen?
1368790
For a book-yes. Since laptop screens are illuminated from behind, any room light makes it harder to read.
1368791
If you were going to read the book, a real book, with pages and all, it would be fantastic, however, they maybe too bright for a laptop type screen it may give you glare. you could always position the light in a different area for the laptop because those bulbs are bright.
498023
It might be....but it's a pretty low light. You might be better off with a clip on book light.
2245456
The light is more mood lighting than reading light. It would have to be extremely close to even attempt to read!
363485
On battery power, the light emission is pretty low for reading. However, using the power cord helps and the light emission is very satisfactory. Either way, though, the lighted field is very small and requires that the reader position the lamp head very close to the shoulder. All in all, a satisfactory product.
1041093
I read a few pages in a book with the lights out laying in bed an used the lowest light setting on headlamp. It seems to work just fine for that. I did have to put it on the lowest tilt setting, but if you were setting up reading you might not have to have it at that setting.
402618
Just received mine today, so don't know much yet, but would like my 6" to be brighter also. It is not like a computer screen that is not improved by shining light on it, it is more like a book that gets brighter when you shine light on it. I saw in a Kindle accessories part of Amazon that there are attachment reading lights. Sorry that won't help your husban much.
1516560
Yes, mine sits over the living room couch and works well for reading. Its not a powerful spot light but enough for sure.
1549846
No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.
2256940
I have read books on an ebook reader that had it's own backlight using only this light. For a regular paper book, I use a 6-watt LED lightbulb in a reading lamp. I guess the answer is no. It's not bright enough for normal reading.
1389124
Not really. This light is for outdoor activities, and quite powerful, too. This is too bright even with the light diffusing lens up and too wide-beam for indoor use. In fact, I think you'll hurt your eyes trying to read with this. Buy one of those single-LED small reading lights, preferably with a clip to snap it to your book or table and a flexible arm to position it comfortably.
486620
No, it's meant to be under a laptop. ANd when it is, the lights are barely see able, so it shouldn't bother you.
1390295
This is a lovely lamp but it's not designed for reading (I don't know anything about Kindles which I think have their own backlit screen. This lamp throws light up and provides room ambient lighting. Not sure how it would work for readers.
708776
With four sixty-watt bulbs, it's pretty bright, though the lights aren't shining down; they are shining up. Therefore, it's not a "reading light," per se, but it's certainly bright. If you are looking for a reading light, you might want something that can be angled down toward your book.
535422
It really doesn't give out a lot of light. Personally, I would want a brighter light for reading. We use it to light a dark nook in our entryway. For that, it's great and has been doing the job for about 8 months now.
880047
that would depend on how good your eyes are..it only takes a 60 watt bulb....I need a 100 watt bulb at least for reading ....but it is lovely to look at and lights up a dark corner in my library...
1967255
Yes. I study using this desk lamp. Its perfect...espcially its adjustable light intensities. It casts perfect and even light over my book and a notepad. Hope that helps
1387382
It will, of course, depend upon your personal needs/preferences. As the light has three settings, I'm sure one will be sufficient for your reading needs.