The Beam N Read Hands Free Light is a true "Reading Light" that makes it easy to get extra light to read anything including eReaders, printed books, newspapers, maps, instruction sheets in an emergency kit, the label on a bottle, and even a flimsy medication instruction sheet.
Beam N Read lights work with all models of eReaders (Kindle, Nook, etc.) whether they are naked, skinned or covered; thin or thick; held in portrait or landscape. This means they will also be compatible with new models regardless of size or thickness. It applies to all types of printed books as well - large or small; hard or soft; sturdy or delicate; etc.
Beam N Read is the only reading light that offers clip-on filters to reduce the blue component of light when reading in bed at night. (Did you know blue light delays sleep!). The orange filter softens the light, shifting the cool daylight-type LED light to a warm incandescent-type light by reducing blue light. The red filter reduces blue light even further and dramatically reduces ambient light for ultra-sensitive sleeping companions. Filters vary by model.
As a "book light", a Beam N Read Hands Free Light easily covers 2 hardcover or paperback book pages. Contrast this with a typical clip-on book light that illuminates only one page at a time. And, with paperbacks clip-ons may need to be unclipped and shifted when turning pages. Few of these "attachable" lights work with newspapers or other soft materials. And unlike headlamps, Beam N Read won't shine in a companion's eye's when you look up at them.
The extra long battery life compared to other lights keeps the Beam N Read shining long after others have gone dim. In our 3 LED light, standard Alkaline batteries last for 120 hours. Lithium batteries go even longer. This compares to just 10-40 hours for clip-ons with similar or less light. In our 6 LED light, standard Alkaline batteries last for 50 hours using 6 LEDs, significantly longer than the 10-30 hours claimed for clip-on lights with comparable light. When measured to similar very dim specs as other lights, our 6 LED light lasts a lot longer than 50 hours. We use a more conservative measurement. Alkaline batteries will last for 100 hours when using 3 LEDs in this light.
Beam N Read lights shine an extra wide, bright, and cool light to personal space. No need to strain with dim light. You can have bright light to work anywhere. The reflector head is adjustable for optimum positioning. You can even run it off a car battery with the optional Vehicle DC adapter or plug it in the house socket with the optional AC adapter.
A Beam N Read works well for tasks such as choir members needing personal lighting for reading music. And a Beam N Read also works well for writing in journals, diaries, or even making plans on napkins or the backs of envelopes in a dimly lit restaurant.
Perhaps most important, Beam N Read Hands Free Lights perform nicely for both mobility and task lighting. Beam N Read lights are uniquely useful for seniors and the disabled who need a hands free, steady light when moving about in the dark using a cane, walker, or wheelchair or just needing hands free for stability. With its flat base it can be used as a mini table lamp.
The Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light with 6 LEDs in a row for an extra wide and extra bright is our most popular model. It features an elastic neck strap for greater comfort and the ability to switch between using 6 or 3 LEDs. The BNR LED 6-3 also gives a choice between cool daylight-type light or warm incandescent-type light. A clip-on orange filter shifts the LED light to a warm and softer light by reducing blue light. This is useful for those who find the daylight-type light from LEDs too stressful on the eyes. The filtered light is also more relaxing when stitching, reading or doing other tasks in bed at night. A red filter dramatically reduces ambient light for extra sensitive bed partners.
The Beam N Read LED 3 Hands Free Travel Reading Light with 3 LEDS in a row delivers a wide and bright light with extra long battery life. It also includes an elastic neck strap for greater comfort and a red filter to reduce ambient light for extra sensitive bed partners or to maintain night vision when switching between lighted and dark conditions. Batteries are included with this model.
Our patented lights provide a unique combination of features, accessories, versatility, and battery life unmatched by other portable lights. Accessories include clip-on filters, AC and vehicle DC power adapters and a clip-on magnifier. Included accessories vary by model.
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Product Reviews from magazines, newspapers, and websites
Reading Light, Kindle Light, Nook Light, eReader Light, Book Light
The Beam N Read is by far the best personal reading light we have ever come across.
Scott Carmichael, Executive Editor, Gadling.com
...(ASF Lightware Solutions) managed to create what I consider to be the best Amazon Kindle reading light.
Scott Carmichael, Executive Editor,
Gadling.com
It works great for any type of reading: books, magazines, documents, kindles, nooks, and E-Readers.
Conclusion The Beam N Read LED 3 and LED 6 are great reading lights.
Scott Schaen,
Chip Chick.com
The Beam N Read is perfect for enjoying that book you can't put down, without disturbing your partner...
The red clip on filter changes the light to a sort of night vision, this is best to use if you're around someone that is sensitive to light and gets the "I can't sleep grumpies".
The orange clip on filter changes the light from cool (daytime like) to warm (incandescent). If you find that you strain your eyes while trying to read in brighter light, this filter is totally for you! I'm prone to migraines and this light with the orange filter is like my new best friend. Mina Slater, Mina Slater.com
I found that by using the Orange filter, that I could read in bed at night (and not disturb hubby but still bright enough to see the book) on the rare occasion that I was unable to sleep. Again, you can also adjust the brightness with the filters by switching between 3 or 6 LED lights...I was overall impressed with the Beam N Read. It is definitely a must have light for every household, so practical for some many different purposes (emergency kit, craft light, night time reading light, etc). Belinda, The Ordinary Aunt.com
Beam N Read - It's a life-changer!
I am in love with the Beam N Read. I am telling you...this is one of those products that is, plain and simple, a life changer.
I'm not kidding...
But let me tell you why this baby has been a life changer for me.
Some nights, it takes me forever (OK, not literally) to fall asleep. So, instead of just lying in bed, staring at the ceiling (or the wall), tossing and turning, I like to read. However, I can only read when I'm alone in bed (which might be about 5-10 minutes), since the light from my bedside lamp keeps W awake. So, that means no reading for me. Cause I'm a nice guy.
But that all changed with the Beam N Read Hands Free Light. In fact, it was a...life changer. For real... the Beam N Read Light with the orange filter. It's perfect, all the way around - I can read with no issues and the light is so muted and soft, it doesn't disturb W. Score!. Kristin, Keenly Kristin.com
One of my all-time favourite things to do is curl up in a warm bed with a good book. I've been an avid reader since I was a very young child and love to lose myself in a good book. However, when I got married and had to share a bed, I lost touch with my favourite pastime. I could only read in bed when I was either by myself because John was away or staying up late. When he is in the bed with me, I can't keep the light on to read and even my little night table lamp bothered him. Sadly, I have not read myself to sleep in awhile, but things will be different now. I've got a nifty little tool that will let me read in bed without disturbing John!
The Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light is genius! ...
I personally like using the 6 LED lights with no filter when I'm reading in bed. I don't have eye strain and John is able to fall asleep. It's a win-win for both of us. I also like that it doesn't have to clip onto to anything. I've tried book lights in the past and always had issues getting them to stay in place...
The Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light is a practical gift idea for a book lover, crafter, parent, senior or camper on your holiday gift list. Stacie, Simply Stacie.net
One feature that I really liked about the Beam N Read LED Light was that the actual light itself is wider than a standard book light, allowing for more area to be lit at once. This would be great for students, those that like to stay up at night reading, personal hobbies and the list can go on. You also have the option to use only three of the bulbs rather than six
I love the idea of having the red and orange filters. The orange filters allows the bright daylight-type light to adjust to warmer, calmer type light. The red filter is my favorite. My hubby doesn't like when I turn on a bright reading light in the dark. I won't have to worry about that anymore with the red filter. It cuts down ambient light, making everyone happy. Rita, Mom with a.com
I am an avid reader. Each night I love cuddling up in bed with a good book. The only down fall is my hubby does not like it. It is hard for him to sleep when I have the table lamp on. ..I have tried those lights that clip to books and such but to be honest they just become more of a hassle then they are worth.
Recently I was sent a Beam N Read for the purpose of this review. I was so excited to try it out because it finally gave me something that would help me to read at night with out keeping my husband awake... The 3 light option works best when I am trying to read and is dim enough for my husband. There is also light covers that help to dim the light for him. I can use the light with the regular clear cover or I can put a red or orange cover over the light. It is super easy to do and very handy.
My husband even loves the Beam N Read. Krista, Heavenly Savings.net
Since I have an older Kindle model, it does not have a back-lit screen, so the Beam N Read is a perfect accessory for me to use with my Kindle. Especially when I want to read in bed before going to sleep, and I don't want to disturb anyone... I love that you can soften the light by using the red or orange filters. It's a really helpful feature! The filter is great for when I want to check and make sure my kids are still covered up at night, but I don't want to risk waking them with a brighter light. Another wonderful feature of the Beam N Read is that you can flip a switch on it to use 3 LED lights instead of 6.
. Brooke, Brooke Blogs.com
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My new favorite light for the Kindle, ...Really lightweight and flexible... I now usually have it on when I'm home. Going downstairs at night or to a darkened room, or when I just can't see something well enough, I can save on lights by just turning this on, which is done by flipping up the hood/reflector... I love that it's always available when I need extra light... I was just tired of clipping on a light and adjusting it... Amazon doesn't make this easy to find, but it is extremely useful, in my view, for any e-reader.
Andrys Basten, Editor/Publisher, Kindle World.blogspot.com
Remarkably useful, blessedly simple, and once you have one, you won't want
to give it up...
Seriously. I love this thing. Because it hangs around your neck, you don't
have to worry about clipping it onto the book or mess with it when you
turn pages. You can also lay it flat on a table and use it as a kind of
mini-lamp. I've also found myself using the Beam & Read for
nonliterary purposes, such as descending into our poorly lit basement, or
ascending into our equally poorly lit attic. It would be especially handy
in a power outage.
Tom Bartlett,
Slate.com
I found the BNR was actually perfect for reading in the dark on my Kindle, though I did have to adjust the lights a bit to get the right coverage. If I aimed it straight at the Kindle there was some glare, but setting the light on my chest and the Kindle just outside the main beam created the perfect amount of ambient light for reading. Carly Z,
Gear Diary.com
This Beam N Read Review is one of my favorite reviewed products in 2012! Why? Confession...I have trouble reading or doing sewing in low light. Anything up close, with low light and tiny letters...Forget about it! When I saw the Beam N Read, I thought "What a great design!". I have tried a zillion book lights and guess what? Most don't work. They either fall off the book or fall off the computer or just aren't bright enough. Well...the Beam N Read sheds light on all your up close work! Shelley Zurek, Still Blonde After All These Years.com
Want to know a secret? I love to read in bed. Actually, I love to crochet in bed too. And do homework. And sometimes even (gasp!) have a snack. But i especially like to read. More than once Computer Dude has found me asleep with my book right next to me, my place of course having been lost. But I can only read when he isn't trying to sleep. I hate using those booklights that clip on to your book, they aren't very strong. Plus the size of the light is usually pretty small, which means that I usually have to end up unclipping it and moving it around. So that means that I have to read with the bedroom light on, which keeps Computer Dude awake.
I was given the chance to try out a Beam N Read recently. I wasn't sure about it at first, I must admit. A light that hangs around your neck? I have to say that I really wasn't sure if it would work or not, but i was willing to try it out. I'm very happy I did, too! ... The beam of the light is bigger than a regular book light, but not so big that it lights up the whole room. I really appreciated the fact that there were two different light strengths, and that it also came with two filters (one red, one orange) in case the light was too harsh.
I use it almost every night now, for reading and for crochet. Not only do I use it in bed, but I like being able to sit downstairs and do those things too, without having to keep the lights on and wake up the little ones. This thing is so useful! I can see myself using this for a long time. Stacie, Staying-Me.com
Have you ever tried reading at night without waking up everyone in the room? I know in my house we are all book worms and love to read before bed...the problem is that once you get super tired you either have to get up and turn off the light or have the side lamp on keeping the other person awake. In my daughters case she would have to climb out of her bunk bed and try to reach the light which could be disastrous. We have tried it all...the lights that clip on the book that fall off easily and the bendy light that you attach to the wall that just doesn't give enough light once your head blocks the bulb... So what do I think about the Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe hands Free Light? I think that it has been a life savor for my daughter! She is able to read while in bed without me having to hear her scream that her book light fell off or she just doesn't have enough light. I also love that with a quick flip of the light it turns off and is easily to manipulate for anyone-even my old bones with arthritis! Melissa, Free Frugal Mommy of One.blogspot.com
When I first heard about this amazing product, I knew right away that this was what I was looking for. Let me explain in detail.
I read (on average) a book a day. I have terrible eyesight--even corrected. Oftentimes, I having to read in reduced lighting--especially when I am reading in the car. Add the end of daylight time, and you can imagine how hard it is to read in the dark (don't worry--my mom is driving. I don't read and drive!). I have had to use those stupid clip-on lights, and I never had good success with them. I always have to move the light all around, and every time I turn the page, I have to move the clip on light...
And I found that when I used this light, I used it even when I wouldn't have normally used a light. It was bright outside, but this made it so much easier to read. I honestly do not know how on earth I ever survived with this item before! Ruth Hill, My Devotional Thoughts.com
So, call me a dinosaur, but I still like to read "real" books on occasion. I also read using the Kindle app on my iPad, but I have quite a few paper books that I just never got around to reading. At night I hate reading with the bedroom light on. Not only will this disturb the sleeping hubby, but it also will require me getting out of bed to turn it off. Geez, that's just wrong. When I start dozing off for the night, the last thing I want to do is crawl out of bed. The Beam N Read can be quickly shut off and I can drift off into dreamland...With the Beam N Read's 6 LED lights, it provides an extra wide light that makes it a lot more versatile than just a book light. Jennifer, SweepTight.com
The Bottom Line: For hands-free night walking, reading, and other tasks,
this hands-free LED light is a great solution.
I really enjoyed using the Beam N Read for reading in bed or reading maps
when out walking at night. It has a larger coverage area than most clip-on
booklights, without having to clip it to what you are reading. And once I
had the Beam N Read for reading, I enjoyed having it around my neck for
trips to the bathroom, to the kitchen for a drink of water, etc.
Wendy Bumgardner,
Walking.About.Com
When I first received the light to review, I really didn't think I'd like it. I thought I might give it to my mom to use. But, after reviewing it, I found that it is a very useful tool for myself. It has helped me in doing my devotions late at night while sitting in bed next to my slumbering husband without disturbing him. Therefore, it has been a great blessing to me in spite my skepticism! TJ, Measuring Flower.com
My conclusion would be that if you have need of a reading light, the Beam N Read might well do the job for you. It's small, feels pretty durable, and provides a novel solution to the aggravating problem of lights getting in your way that I personally feel is far superior to a head lamp. Best of all,... it's affordable enough for anybody.
Blog Kindle.com
Since I don't care for the way clip-on reading lights change the balance of an ereader, I thought it would be interesting to see how well the Beam N Read lights work... I found that both units work as advertised... The LEDs are bright and provide a wider, more even light than clip-ons. They also come in handy for a number of other uses like needlework, crafts, and camping...
I found the build quality to be quite durable. Shortly after receiving them, I accidentally dropped the unit with 6 lights from about 4 feet onto the concrete floor. It landed with a crash. Batteries went flying everywhere. I cursed that I hadn't even had a chance to try it out yet. But I rounded up the batteries and stuck them back in and it still works...
Overall, I found the Beam N Read lights work well enough to feel comfortable recommending them. Both are pretty lightweight—basically just the weight of the batteries—and sit comfortably on your chest. Once you start reading you forget that it's there. Nathan, Editor/Publisher,
the-ebook-reader.com
Do you like to read in bed at night, but don't want to keep your spouse or significant other awake? You are gonna love this! This is the Beam-N-Read Light. It has two filters (one red, one yellow) that help calm the glare of the light. You can still read, and not bother anyone else with your light! Kay Crismon Maher, More Is Merrier.com
One of the things I love about its use with reading is that I still enjoy reading books - I mean physical books, not just electronic books. The clip on lights often don't stay on very well and don't light up the whole area, meaning you are constantly having to move it around, which is cumbersome when holding a book and turning pages and having to fiddle with a light. With the Beam N Read, this isn't necessary. Both hands are free to hold the book, flip pages, take a sip of wine, all without having to worry about fiddling with the light. I have twins who also enjoy reading books and have to share a room, so even they are enjoying this. Michelle, Swank Savings.com
I like to read. Whether it's before falling asleep, riding on the plane, or on a blustery day when you just want to stay inside, it's so easy to lose yourself in a good book. Unfortunately, sometimes the lighting doesn't cooperate... Fortunately, I have discovered the solution to getting the perfect reading light wherever you are, whenever you want to read - the Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light....I loved how it shines the light directly onto my book without illuminating the whole room. I played around with the different filters and the LED settings and found the orange filter and the 6 LED setting to provide the most comfortable reading light for me....
While there are other reading lights out there, none of them have the straight forward and practical design of the Beam N Read. You don't need to move the light with every page turn, or switch it from one side of your book to the other. It beams the light exactly where it needs to be - in front of you - without you needing to hold it...
With it's ease of use, hands free functionality, and the ability to adjust the light, the Beam N Read is officially my favorite reading light and has secured a permanent spot on the nightstand. Miriam Tirips, wic project.com
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I purchased one of these at least 15 years ago. I originally purchased it so I could see my knitting of dark yarns better but have pulled it out everytime the lights go out, my family fights me for it but I won't give it up! It's better than any flashlight out there. My original one finally died today... I can't tell you how happy I was that it's still being manufactured. I guess good products stand the test of time.
I highly recommend the [Beam N Read Classic Hands Free Light]. I have used it for years.
It hangs around your neck and provides a wide area of light for easy reading. The light goes on when your head is lifted, and the angle can be adjusted. ...
It's great on airplanes when the overhead light doesn't work. I keep it by my bed in hotels to use for reading, to get up at night or in case of a fire alarm and evacuation. I have used the light many times in our home during power outages. (J.S. International Travel News)
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