Is this enough light for reading?
1383032
It would depend on the type of bulb you choose. I have the soft silicon bulb in mine, and it would not be suitable for reading.
27215
not yes/no answer, maybe this will help. We have ~ 12' * 15' room and we turn all 3 lights on (~60W equivalent CFLs each) for best light. It is fairly good. With only 2 turned on, it is ok for socializing but not for good reading.
1063765
no, not really, the lamp is bright enough to light the keyboard on your lap top so you can type in the dark, but the "square area" of illumination is limited, if you are reading a paperback, maybe. and no the light has only the one setting, on and off.
2109262
I'm sorry. I really don't know. I guess it depends on what wattage is recommended. It's really ideal for soft light which I find pleasant to read by.
747657
Yes-it has 10 light levels and number 10 is quite bright, it lights up my entire room. I'm sure one if the levels will suit your reading needs :)
712564
If you turn the light on, yes. If not, you'll have to get real close to be able to read it. The thing with this unit is that it is pretty loud. Loud enough that I had to remove it from my living room because the noise was bothering me.
1549848
No. It is bright enough to read a book if you hold the book close by the light but not bright enough for a desk lamp.
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.
1243009
You wont need to keep moving your book, unless you place the light 2 inches from it. I have this light pointed up at the cieling as an indirect muted room light. The beam is conical therefore should be fine for book reading.
2245456
The light is more mood lighting than reading light. It would have to be extremely close to even attempt to read!
1812144
I don't know how many lumens it is, but it's definitely bright enough to read by. Here's a picture of my favorite book under the light: http://imgur.com/bInGKRF
2125681
Yes definitely, has 3 brightness levels (3-way bulb), even lowest level is good to read by. I am reading with it now.
1145136
I would call it a cool white light, plenty bright enough for reading. In fact, the unit would be ideal with a dimmer switch.
257571
I am using a 3 way bulb, 50-100-150 which is plenty bright enough for reading (I mostly use the lowest wattage). The light does come through the pattern on the shade; however most of the light is directed downward while leaving a little escaping through the top. This creates an almost diffuse lighting effect as it bounces off of the ceiling. I'm sure if you use a high wattage, you'll get enough light to indirectly light the whole room.
1477836
You might if it was fairly close to the book. I would suggest getting the bigger one... much better light!
708729
Yes it should be fine plenty of light just enough for everythingReading tooBeautiful piece
535420
If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weatheready-Degree-Area-Lantern/dp/B0018KS37I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388403386&sr=8-3 ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs.