reading on balcony - S class ships - suggestions for light?

[tbmrt]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

[maxsales]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

 

I just bought the kindle paper white which is internally illuminated. Amazon had a sale down to 99 dollars. Works great!

 

Previous kindle I had in a case with a light on a telescoping arm. Much more difficult to use.

[Gracie115]

I just bought the kindle paper white which is internally illuminated. Amazon had a sale down to 99 dollars. Works great!

 

Previous kindle I had in a case with a light on a telescoping arm. Much more difficult to use.

 

YES, the Kindle paper white is wonderful....you can read in total darkness!!!

[Rufferto]

Your local dollar store might have something usable. I had bought some mini-lights with a clip on the base to attach to your book. Not ideal, but was fine for what I needed it for.

[OCA REP]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

 

Exactly what others have already said... Kindle Paperwhite.

[ClaudiaB]

Or Kindle Fire. Or any e-reader that is back-lit. I don't like those clip-on lights either. They work fine with my needlework but not for reading.

[bikn4fn]

we use the little reading lights in the bathroom at night. It is better than turning on the "big" room light and getting blinded in the middle of the night.

[UFMOM]

You could use the free kindle app on any of your tablets and that would be backlit also. No need to buy a Paperwhite, although I have one and love it.

 

 

Mary Ann

[donaldsc]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

 

It is not clear if you are trying to read real books or electronic ones. If electronic, you already have lots of good suggestions.

 

If real, check out headlamps at any outdoor store. REI has lots of them -

 

http://www.rei.com/c/headlamps?s_kwcid=s3n6ZpaRt_dc|pcrid|35600969285|pkw|rei%20headlamps|pmt|e|google|main&gclid=CjwKEAjw68ufBRDt0Zmrn4W_8AwSJADcjp1cIwR2a7RCgwaFbUSCb962MPvNr4pCeIVjVfdeHG5GSBoCkHXw_wcB

 

DON

[Shake]

Thank Gosh there are NO Balcony Lights on Celebrity.

 

On Princess passengers leave their Balcony Lights ON just in case the Boogie Man comes out from under the bed.

 

Can you say annoying??

Edited August 20, 2014 by Shake

[WestLakeGirl]

There are balcony lights on Mclass ships, just not on S class ships

[Gracie115]

Thank Gosh there are NO Balcony Lights on Celebrity.

 

On Princess passengers leave their Balcony Lights ON just in case the Boogie Man comes out from under the bed.

 

Can you say annoying??

 

I agree .... I just hate it when our neighbors have left for the evening and leave their drapes open and lights on.....just ruins the ambiance on the balconies next to them....

[Artemis]

A head lamp is a good idea as it is compact to pack and the light beam can be swiveled downward to illuminate the page. It comes in handy around the house, too!

 

Another idea for a non-ebook user is a battery operated clip lamp with a gooseneck--it could be attached to the back of a chair or a balcony rail. Cheap and not too bulky to pack.

 

Bon voyage, good reader!

 

 

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[richsea]

I would try Aamzon. Just search for " book light", & a number of choices come up at reasonable prices.

 

When I saw the title of this thread I wondered how long it would take for the "light police" to chime in. Not very long. I think I have been on CC too long.

[miched]

I have books stored on my smart phone. Makes it easy to access anywhere, it also syns with my IPad. Smaller to carry than a Kindle or book. Plus with variuos ear pieces I can listen to the music stored on it. If you get a E Reader make sure that it is back lit.

 

Happy cruising. 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

[BecciBoo]

I use a little LED light called the snail...I love it because it is magnetic and you can stick it on any steel, it also sticks to the wall right by our bed so I use it to get up for potty stops during the night also......heh heh....I know TMI:rolleyes:

 

It also has a flexible wire that you pull out that enables it to sit on any flat surface as well and another paper clip on type thing so it clips to a book, can't beat this little gem!

 

Get it here:

http://www.amazon.com/2-LED-Multi-Purpose-Snail-Light/dp/B002PAR4CA

[snowyboy]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

 

Could take a lead light if desk near window no problem.:D

[Freecall]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Logical solution to problem :

 

Get up later.

[eby]

we use the little reading lights in the bathroom at night. It is better than turning on the "big" room light and getting blinded in the middle of the night.

 

All Celebrity S class ships have a night light .No need to turn on the big light .

[WpgCruise]

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[Beanb41]

Have you considered a Bar be que light. Battery operated which clip onto side of Barbie when cooking at night

[kcvillager]

I get up extremely early and enjoy reading on the balcony.

 

Since the S class ships have no balcony lights, does anyone have a suggestion for an easy to pack, small light? I tried the reading lights that shine onto one's book or kindle, but they didn't work out well.

 

Thank you.

 

Try this work light from Amazon. It mounts with a magnet. http://www.amazon.com/Ullman-Devices-ULLRT2LT-Rotating-Magnetic/dp/B003Y3VAYA/ref=sr_1_16?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1408749511&sr=1-16&keywords=magnetic+base+light

[Beanb41]

Have you considered a Bar be que light. Battery operated which clip onto side of Barbie when cooking at night

 

http://www.pegasuslighting.com/barbecue-lights.html