Bought this for my son who has taken over my 2nd Gen Kindle now that I have a Fire.  He lights reading where there isn't a lot of bright lighting which can be a challenge using the 2nd Gen.  He loves it and uses it all the time now while reading.  The light is not so bright that it glares but is powerful enough for what he needs.  Great Price and it is also very sturdy and connects easily to the external cover we have on that Kindle where it does not scratch the kindle itself.  The 'neck' is very flexible as well.