When you’re researching the perfect reading light, it is helpful to consider both how and where it will be used. First, what size and type of book will it be used to illuminate? If it only needs to light standard size mass market paperbacks, a smaller, single LED or incandescent design will probably be right. If it must light up a coffee table book, then you’ll need a light designed for significantly greater light output distributed over a significantly larger area. Another thing to consider is whether you prefer the warmer, slightly golden glow of an incandescent light or the whiter, cooler output of modern LEDs.

Another important consideration is that of maintenance. While both LED and incandescent designs use approximately the same amount of power, using up batteries with about equal speed, incandescent designs have a life expectancy of approximately 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, usually have life expectancies of between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs are much less expensive to maintain over the long haul if the reading light will be used constantly.

Many modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of being powered by batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is handy when the light is to be used where an A/C outlet isn’t close, but it can be expensive to replace batteries, as most new alkaline batteries last only for about 20-30 hours of use. A good alternative to consider would be a good battery recharger and rechargeable batteries.

Lastly, a reading light usually comes with a clip which makes for easy attachment to your book, book holder or book stand. The clip can also be used to attach your reading light to a music stand, podium, desk, piano or organ music rack, etc, which exponentially increases the range of uses for your reading light. Some designs offer an optional base or cradle which allows your reading light to be secured to any ferrous surface, such as a refrigerator or other appliance, a car fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential uses are truly unlimited.

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