Can this be used as a reading lamp?
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Yes, I'd this lamp is good enough for that. Just a suggestion, tho. Use this bulb, it works a lot better than the others I've tried in terms of lighting and quality. It also makes this lamp prettier! Hope it helps: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
1516560
Yes, mine sits over the living room couch and works well for reading. Its not a powerful spot light but enough for sure.
1516561
It depends on the bulb you installed on the lamp. The lamp height is good for the reading.
1516562
Yes, it would be quite nice as a reading lamp. Puts off enough light with the bulbs provided.
502800
Technically "yes" but the cord is only about 18 inches long. So it would depend on the type of use, you'd have to position the lamp. However the cord is removable, so after charging it you can place the lamp basically anywhere. That was the feature I liked best.
2031535
sorry, I have moved and the lamp is packed. But the lamp is very small. Can not use as a reading lamp on a side table. This lamp is more of a accent piece. The lamp is handsome, but very small.
2264475
I don't think it would give enough light for your purposes . Think of it as a good closet light or as a work lamp.
1945453
I read bed time stories to my daughter every night by this lamp. So answer is yes. As it has 3 levels of brightness adjust to a little high to read and lower it down when sleeping.
614275
I don't think it would work very well as a floor lamp. It works as a hanging lamp, but it does provide good light. I have mine hanging from a ceiling hook and it lights up the room pretty well.
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I don't think it's bright enough to read by. It's really just a nice, low light that brightens up any dark areas you may have in the room. I originally bought it exactly for that purpose but liked it so much anyway that I decided to keep it lol! Keep looking if you really want something to read by but if you want a nice, trendy looking lamp, this is a good buy =)
2053875
Absolutely, with a caveat -- you have to mount it pretty close. It's got nice, even light, but if you're 5 or 6 feet away from it, the light has dissipated to a point where it's not usable for reading.I would recommend getting a brighter, clip-on light for reading.
1549846
No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.
609142
I don't think so, but I'm not positive. I'm actually disappointed in the product. Doesn't offer enough light; definetly not great for reading.
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I am bed ridden and it sits beside my hospital bed and use it for reading. It has 2 levels of light to use. Find to be much better then my bed stand table lamp 50-100-150 cfl for reading.
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just for a reading lamp, probably. I wanted it primarily for its magnification. Not good for that. The light produced is more ambient than direct lighting.
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Hi Maureen, to my recollection -- yes it can be used as a normal lamp. And, I believe it can be used as a lamp in different levels of brightness.
1930491
Yes this lamp is excellent for reading. Less strain on eyes. The full spectrum light makes reading easier. I also use mine for very detailed needlepoint and charts that can be difficult to read.
195100
The light may not be strong enough to use as a grow light, unless it's a supplement to other light, say, from a window. It has three levels of light, and the highest one is excellent for reading. The area lit is not huge, maybe a foot by 1.5' square. I would hesitate to use it as a grow light, although I love the lamp, and which they had a floor model.
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I have read books on an ebook reader that had it's own backlight using only this light. For a regular paper book, I use a 6-watt LED lightbulb in a reading lamp. I guess the answer is no. It's not bright enough for normal reading.
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Not really. This light is for outdoor activities, and quite powerful, too. This is too bright even with the light diffusing lens up and too wide-beam for indoor use. In fact, I think you'll hurt your eyes trying to read with this. Buy one of those single-LED small reading lights, preferably with a clip to snap it to your book or table and a flexible arm to position it comfortably.