Fulcrum Multi-Flex LED Task Light, Silver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Fulcrum Multi-Flex LED Task Light, Silver
Customer Review: Great product...Strongly Recommended
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this product with a bit of trepidation. I suppose I'm a bit picky about book lights, but I tend to find myself disappointed in the strength of the light (or lack thereof), the brightness of the light (or, again, lack thereof) and the way the clamp works (or doesn't work, in most cases). I was happily surprised to find that this light met and surpassed all of my criteria. I bought it for use with my Kindle and have found it to be absolutely perfect. I can clamp it to the Kindle itself, my Kindle cover, a pillow or just about anything else. I've also used it with both hardback and paperback books and found it just as useful in those situations. The light itself is quite bright, and is a purer, white light rather than one of those that casts a "yellowish" glow to whatever you're trying to read.
I strongly recommend this light if you're looking for something versatile.
Customer Review: Finally, a quality product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to have a cheap reading light that worked horribly. This one is great. It has a bulky base but the clip side is very slender and doesn't interfere with the pages of the book I'm reading. It clips nice and soundly to hardcovers, and the clip can even be inserted into the spine area on a lot of books. The reticulating "shaft" is easily manipulated and stays put in the desired position. The light is VERY bright, so bright, in fact, that I had to put two layers of masking tape over it to dim it. Unlike my previous light, this one shines on the pages and not in your eyes. It also illuminates all of both pages being read; not just a small spot like other lights. I've had the light for almost two months now and it has been used almost every night without a problem. My wife has even taken to using it quite a bit so I might end up having to get her one as well.Customer Review: Great Light Good Price, But...
Summary: 4 Stars
Face it trying to put a light into a bed is always going to be a problem. I have stepped on this light, slept on this light, fell asleep with the light on and this light works almost flawlessly. It gives a nice even light that you could position easily as needed. There is very little overspill. The LED is a little "blue" but it is not distracting in anyway. Well, after 6 months of nightly use and abuse it has finally started to flicker when I move the goose neck sometimes. Also, the feel on the switch was never very satisfying. After looking at all of the available lights now I am going to buy the same one as a replacement.
I had a Itty Bitty for years but when it finally died I decided that a LED was the way to go. Long battery life and even light were my main concerns. I am still waiting for the perfect light but until then this is my favorite.
Customer Review: The Best Yet
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll echo the refrain of the other reviewers: I've used many book-lights in my life, and this is by far the best. The light is focused and wonderfully bright; the head is infinitely positionable; and after more than two years of regular use, I've never had any problems with the switch going flaky or the light flickering. Another great thing is that it takes AAA batteries--which, of course, you can buy anywhere. (Many book-lights take obscure types of batteries that are hard to find.) I recently bought a second Fulcrum light to keep with my camping gear. I realize, however, that as with any (relatively) inexpensive item, it probably won't last forever. Eventually, after years of use, it might start to flicker, or the switch might get dirty, or whatever. Hey, whaddaya want for ten bucks?? When that happens, I'll buy another one!Customer Review: useful small task light
Summary: 4 Stars
This task light is quite a bargain for the price. It provides adequate and convenient light for night time reading or small tasks. It clips securely and easily to most thin sturdy surfaces. I use it mostly on books cuz I like to move around a lot when I read in bed.
It works best on low reflective surfaces like cheap paperbacks. Smooth surfaces like slick magazine paper produce a lot of glare. The slide switch on my unit is hard to move. Most of the time I have to fumble or fight with it to turn off the light. That's a pain when I am almost asleep and want to turn it off. Also, the neck is a bit flimsy and tends to sag when extended horizontally somewhat from the base. This happens when I sometimes clip the base to the bottom of my bedside lampshade and bend the neck up and over (like a goose neck)my book.