It the amount of light sufficient for reading??
363485
On battery power, the light emission is pretty low for reading. However, using the power cord helps and the light emission is very satisfactory. Either way, though, the lighted field is very small and requires that the reader position the lamp head very close to the shoulder. All in all, a satisfactory product.
363486
My husband and I both find it bright enough to read the paper and books. We're very pleased with this item, and particularly with the ability to move it around the house if we need additional light somewhere.
1964267
If it's a smaller room or you're fairly close to it, yes you could read by it. It lights our 8x12 barn well enough to read by for over an hour. Can't tell you how long over as that's the most I used it for at a time.
74955
I would definitely say I could read a book with this in the tent anywhere and it wouldn't even have to be on the brightest setting. But something like "comfortably read" is very subjective depending on your quality of eye sight. I have 20/20 vision and I'm fairly young so I have no idea how this would be for some one that was say 60 years old and using reading glasses. I don't know where you are at on that spectrum but hopefully this gives you an idea to judge for yourself.
569250
I agree with the previous answer, the light is minimal. If you had them on either side of you path and spaced pretty close, probably every foot or two you might have enough light. Cool idea, but no sure if these are the right choice.
1303093
Yes, adjustable brightness settings allow you to read the screen in bright sunlight. At the max setting, it is more than clear enough for easy reading.
2256940
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.
1588323
No this lamp is not good lighting to read in, it is just meant to put in a room as like a night light, some are stronger than others but not nearly enough to study in, either is the color of lamp a good color to study in.
1875944
I think its bright enough for reading in bed. I use it for that purpose and it works well.
747658
The light is "adjustable" as to how bright your want it to be when you wake up. When you have it at the highest setting I think it is very bright. Everyone's sight is a little different due to age, etc. but in my opinion, this would be plenty light to read by. I hope this helps. I think this is a nifty little item and am very glad I purchased it!
1549848
No. It is bright enough to read a book if you hold the book close by the light but not bright enough for a desk lamp.
880046
Because the shade is white and therefore acts almost clear, and if I put in a 75W bulb (I use a 25W green bulb as I don't use mine for reading, it's more of a night light), I believe it would be fine for reading. It depends on how far away you're sitting. It won't light across a room, but I would venture a guess at about 3-4 feet would be safe to say, although I didn't actually measure the diameter of the illumination.
1756401
Yes. I occasionally work at the table and I find that there is enough light. Of course it would depend on how low the light is over the table. Overall I have been very happy with this light.
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.
535419
I wouldn't use it for reading unless there really wasn't any other lighting available, camping perhaps. But only in a limited capacity.
1145136
I would call it a cool white light, plenty bright enough for reading. In fact, the unit would be ideal with a dimmer switch.
1234930
I feel like it gives off sufficient light. I have it in a fairly small space. I really like this light!
403038
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 =)