I’m not a very good sleeper. It’s not that I don’t enjoy sleeping, because I do, but I’m just not that good at it. Some people have the ability to sleep anywhere and everywhere at the drop of a hat – I am not one of them. Even though I wish I could, I don’t sleep on planes, riding in cars, or public places. I mean, I have enough trouble trying to get a decent night’s sleep in my own bed, so I can pretty much forget about it when I’m on vacation. One of the worst sleep interrupters for me is the presence of light. I need the room to be completely dark or you might as well just shine a flashlight in my face all night.
I recently went on a trip with a friend and one night, she was still reading a book when I wanted to go to bed. Now, this wouldn’t be an issue with most people, but even the small reading light she had turned on was enough to make it impossible for me to fall asleep. The LightWedge Reading Light (ThinkGeek, $19.99-24.99) is an ingenious solution that allows problematic and easygoing sleepers to peacefully coexist. Available in both regular and paperback styles, this book light uses eye-friendly LED light to cast a distortion-free glow onto the page. The light is powered by four AAA batteries that emit 40 hours of light, with two different brightness levels. Because the light uses an optical grade acrylic lens it casts light only onto the page, which means that while it’s enough light to comfortably read by, it won’t disturb those around you. As an added bonus the device also serves as a bookmark, ensuring that you’ll always have it within reach.
This product is simply illuminating.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 9.5″ x 6.75″ x .5″ (regular); 7.4″ x 5.5″ x .5″ (paperback)
-Weight: 8.5oz (with batteries)
-Available in regular and paperback styles
-40 hours of light on 4 AAA batteries (not included)
-Can also be used as a bookmark
-Distortion free, optical grade acrylic lens
-Eye friendly LED illumination
-Two brightness levels
-Lifetime warranty for LEDs
-One year warranty for unit
