Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 LED Light - Color Silver

I own the original mighty brite light and much prefer it- this newer version, with 2 LEDs, is inferior. The light output is not as bright (unless the two we have are lemons) and the switch makes it far too easy to accidentally turn the light on while traveling, etc. which kills your batteries. The original light had a manual switch that was better at preventing this from happening. Go with the old one......

As a chronic insomniac, I've been on a long search for the perfect booklight. This may not be it, but it comes pretty damn close. The light is bright -- even using only one bulb -- so I can read without constantly moving the light. The battery use is negligible, I'm still using the factory issued bulbs after three weeks, so I don't have to fuss with a converter and cord. The clip is generous and the neck very flexible. This is the first light of its type that I can clip to the headboard of my bed and it illuminates a whole page book that's lying next to my pillow (I like to read lying on my side). I can't speak to it's long term survival; but for now, I'm a happy customer.

The light it gives off is good, the clip is good.

UNFORTUNATLEY the neck is SO WEAK, it flops down if you are using it for long periods, or you move to quickly, or are using it in a plane/car and have a slight jolt. It's so much of a nuisance I gave it away and am looking for another type.

DISAPOINTING single flaw, but a MAJOR flaw.

I received one of these (the black version) a few days ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night.

Brief overview:

- 2 super-bright LED's with lenses
- light has more blue and very little red, or yellow (think of a steady neon light)
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not verified by me)
- power supply not provided
- relatively long, flexible arm
- can turn on 1 or 2 LED's
- solid build
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback

I will definitely use this lamp when reading books at night. I doubt I will ever use it as a flashlight or a work light unless I had no other choice.

Less than a year old and it constantly blinks on and off due to loose connection, Do not recommend at all.... May be mighty bright, but mighty poor quality.