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    usb spotlights

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by eightone, Jul 7, 2005.

  1. eightone

    eightone Notebook Consultant

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    just wondering if anyone has one and could post their experience about it. after having flown 12hrs on an airplane as well as sharing a studio with a friend for a few days (he sleeps earlier than i do) i definitely found the need to have a usb light.

    it seems many of them are from the same manufacturer and just distributed by several companies most notably the silver steel-look light that has the bendable neck from kensington. i've read some not so great reviews of it though, something about it topping over after a while.

    the only other one totally different seems to be the belkin which clips on at the top. it doesn't look as elegant or cool but many people seem to like it.
     
    eightone, Jul 7, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I use this one which you can get for $15 at best buy. I like it and use it all the time to do homework. I have enough light to read chapters and not wake anyone up. It hasn't ever fallen yet.
     
    Amber, Jul 7, 2005
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    mstreece Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the kenningston(oops..spelling) usb light and I have never had a problem with it toppling over. It has enough light for reading and working on the laptop on the dark. I love it...They also make usb lights with fans also.
     
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  4. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    using my fly light (kensington) for about 3.5 yrs now...no problem at all....it's their fly fan that you might end up having problem after 3 months....
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Jul 11, 2005
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