Does it have enough light for long-time reading and writing?
1967254
Yes. It has several dimmer settings. I use it for reading and crotchet and usually on one of the lower settings. I might use the higher settings for precision detail work but the lower settings are great for reading!
1967255
Yes. I study using this desk lamp. Its perfect...espcially its adjustable light intensities. It casts perfect and even light over my book and a notepad. Hope that helps
1967256
I use it as a bedside reading lamp. The light intensity can be controlled, and I don't keep it anywhere near as bright as it could get. While it throws off plenty of light, I think you would have to be reading/writing relatively close to the lamp, since it's not large. My favorite lamp.
1967257
Plenty of white light. I will eventually replace all my desk lamps with this product.
970598
Yes, There is a lot of light with this unit and some times it is too bright. The down side to the unit is that it does not have any support other then the "USB socket". (don't bump into it or try to maneuver it without supporting the socket). I put a rubber base on it to allow it to touch the desk when plugged in for support of the socket and have had no issues.
750879
Yes, there is certainly enough red light to read a document in the dark. In fact, the 10 lumens might be a bit too bright for your needs.
1875944
I think its bright enough for reading in bed. I use it for that purpose and it works well.
119630
Yes, The lamp puts out a lot of light. Good for people who have trouble seeing the words when they read.
547553
I would say this is the type of light to give you "bright daylight". It is fantastic for reading and making a well lit room as you can choose the wattage you want. 2 lamps in a room that size should be sufficient .
564784
I think it would be perfect for such a use. They throw a fair amount of light at a short distance, so reading should be fine. I don't agree with the other users who said it's very low light. It would be way too bright as a night-light (IMO). It's not going to light up a room, but a kid doesn't need a lot of light for bedtime reading.
27215
not yes/no answer, maybe this will help. We have ~ 12' * 15' room and we turn all 3 lights on (~60W equivalent CFLs each) for best light. It is fairly good. With only 2 turned on, it is ok for socializing but not for good reading.
1981257
Yes, it has a backlight that stays on, so you can read it in most any light. It's not too bright, just bright enough to do the job.
1063766
It is bright enough to read in bed at night, I do it all the time. There is only one brightness.
1510942
I wouldn't recommend it for task lighting, but it could be good enough for reading. Use this lamp, it works brighter than the others I've tried: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
1243009
You wont need to keep moving your book, unless you place the light 2 inches from it. I have this light pointed up at the cieling as an indirect muted room light. The beam is conical therefore should be fine for book reading.
535421
Yes, I believe it would be bright enough for reading. Great light. I now have5 of them.
550797
1 lamp should be enough for reading. IT's really bright. But if you wan to to cover the entire 5 ft space - get 2 of them.
708729
Yes it should be fine plenty of light just enough for everythingReading tooBeautiful piece
1516561
It depends on the bulb you installed on the lamp. The lamp height is good for the reading.
40217
Yes. In fact, you need some kind of light source to use this reader (or any other E ink-based reader).