Mighty Bright 36801 Ruler Magnifier

I'm an inventory clerk with a type of congenital macular degeneration (pathologic myopia). As an inventory clerk in a manufacturing plant, I spend my time reading a lot of long lists of part numbers without much context to help interpret what I'm reading, numbers which I absolutely must get right. This item has a large and precise enough viewing field that I can lay it on my clipboard and leave the clipboard on my cart while I work. I had been making errors due to the way straight lines of text seem to bend now and was rechecking my work excessively. I feel that using this viewer has helped get both my speed and accuracy in kitting jobs back closer to what they should be, though I'll never be as fast as I was a few years ago again. I did end up putting a very flat rubber bumpon/foot on the handle end to keep it in place better while I drive the cart around since it's very smooth, but outside of that minor modification it's been what I wanted. Adding a molded depression + optional rubber foot/feet might be a good option for the maker of this item if they're looking for a place to make improvements. Am planning to get a second viewer so I can read smaller labels more easily without losing my place on the sheet.

The magnifier is very good at improving the visibility of small print. It is good for seeing fine detail. The large size makes it easy to use for reading and is sharp across the entire face. The LED adds some light to make it easier to read and the battery is easy to replace. The handle is a little short and my finger will sometimes block the light, but this is a minor distraction. It is too large to carry outside the house, but is light enough (it is plastic) to use frequently and for a long period of time. The large size is a big plus for reading and also works well on small items like stamps. The higher-power circle works well for occasional use, but is small and not as effective as a dedicated high-power magnifier. This magnifier is a very good value with fine performance at a very reasonable price.

I ordered this magnifier 3 days ago & I just received it today, I'm very pleased with this item. The lens allows for a very wide area to be viewed easily & its crystal clear the entire 5" diameter no blurriness at all. The magnifier comes with one AAA battery which once you remove the plastic wrapping around it the LED light is bright & it increases your ability for use a home or office setting. It also has a small area 6X bifocal for that little extra area of help. This will greatly help me at work reading blueprints w/o causing eyestrain. I highly recommend this magnifier to any & all who are looking for a little extra help reading at a very reasonable price...Well worth the money.

Nice, large magnifying glass. The built-in 6x bifocal lens is handy for extreme closeups, such as attempting to read the markings on antique silverware. The only quibble I have is that the handle is relatively small. The single LED bulb is in the base of the handle, and it feels like a nice ergonomic grip for the index finger. If I don't think about it, I wind up wrapping my finger over the light, which doesn't work too well if you need it to see. Other people have done the same thing, not realizing they are covering up the light. That said, it is very light weight, so it's still easy to hold after moving one's finger off the light.

Things have a way of disappearing around my house. I had an excellent magnifying ruler in my home office and one day I could not find it. The local office supply store did not have what I was seeking, and when that happens, I go to Amazon. My previous magnifying rule had some distortion in it and did not wear well. No distortion in the magnification on this one. It is made of some type of optical plastic, I think, and the image is very clear. I would have liked it to be a bit longer, but this does the job very well. It has a bright center line to assist in lining up the rows of data that I am entering. It is highly recommended.

At first I didn/t think it had enough magnification power, but after using it a while the magnification is just right. I like the built in light, it helps in darker situations. Feels good in your hand, balances well. Well made. Like I said I can't believe how many times I've used it, from reading tiny writing on pill boxes, magnifying messages on my phone, to enlarging items on my computer screen.

I love this magnifying ruler! However, I can only use it by itself and not so much with a night light because it creates a "dark spot" when I try reading each line in my book with a light. I would buy it again as a backup.

Good but flawed. This is a pretty good magnifying glass, but it could be significantly better and it has one glaring problem: the handle is definitely too short to be held comfortably. This is such an obvious shortcoming that it is hard to imagine why it was designed this way--it couldn't have saved much money. The magnification rating seems a little optimistic to me for the main glass, and I do not think the small bifocal circle comes anywhere near the 6X that is claimed. The bifocal circle needs to be larger to be of much use. It is difficult to get into the battery compartment, particularly the first time. Be sure to notice that the battery is wrapped in clear plastic that must be removed before the light will work. I can imagine some situations where the built-in light could be handy, but it is not all that effective. I would have preferred them to skip the light and make the overall product better. It is frustrating that it is so difficult to find good products when looking for simple items like this. You have your choice of a lot of imported junk of questionable quality. In that context, this item looks better, although maybe a bit pricey, as it can at least be counted on to do a pretty good job. For what it's worth, I am keeping it, but it could and should have been made better.

I think that this is just about the most useful and well-designed tool I have ever used. The 5" diameter lens does not need to be too close to the object that you are viewing and provides and excellent magnification at half arms length. This gives an overall area of viewing second to none. I you have problems reading text on a computer or laptop you have a large area (twice the size) to read from. There has been criticism about the 6 x lens, but there should not be. This is there to help with the identification of small markings on coins and stamps etc. and does the job perfectly. The handle is well shaped and easy to hold. Overall it is not heavy. The weight is proportionate to it's size and well balanced. The LED light is most useful and bright.

Excelente, facilita totalmente la lectura de letras pequeñas.

Ideal für Leute mit PC Brille. Es fällt das Wechseln weg

Sehr hochwertige Lupe mit ausreichend guter Beleuchtung. Das Glas hat eine wirklich hervorragende Qualität. Nur der Griff könnte etwas rutschfester / griffiger sein.

Très bon achat pour mon fils qui est malvoyant L’aide au quotidien dans son travail à l’école Je le recommande