Best Professional-Quality Desk Magnifier Lamp - 2.25X Magnification Deals

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List Price: $129.99
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No real complaints at all. I bought this versus the clamp on type because I can use it anywhere I can find room to set the base. The base is nice and heavy and has the footprint of about an 8 ½ x 11 inch piece of paper. I've had clamp on types and they are a bit of a pain to keep fastened tightly to the table or counter in my experience. I'll be more prone to drag this from location to location because I don't have to fuss with the clamp.

Pros:

* Nice heavy base

* Arm stays where you place it

* Decent real glass lens

* Low temperature does not heat up my small room

* No 60 Hz hum at all perhaps solid state devices with no transformer

* Nice wire management... internal to the metal arm tubing

Cons:

* A tad bit pricy, but you get a real glass lens

* Illumination is a very hard white as you would expect from a fluorescent bulb

* Bottom of base need could use some padding or at least some wider feet to distribute the weight over a larger surface area. It may dent or scratch soft wood surfaces.

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Great lamp!I had been using an Ott magnifying lamp, but was having a problem with the small usable magnification area.The Ott lamp has only 1 light bulb at the rear of the magnifier. The professional quality desk magnifier lamp has a circular bulb which provides great lighting to the entire magnifier area. Circular bulb=no shadows cast by your hands or tools. The base is nice and heavy,the arm is adjustable and stays where you put it. My only complaint is that the feet on the base are metal and not smoothly finished. They will scratch your work surface if you move the lamp without picking it up. I put mine on a rubber mat-problem solved.

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I bought this lamp in order to see the small electronic components for soldering onto PC boards. My work area is actually more of an office desk with a glass top.

This lamp arrived in an Amazon box containing only another box and some packing paper. Just gotta have that Amazon logo showing! The lamp was packed well in the inner box, wrapped and in molded styrofoam, in 2 pieces: base and arm/lamp.

The base measures 8x12", and is quite heavy at 8 pounds, centered more near the front than the back. The bottom is black plastic with exposed round-head screws. The top and sides are made of white plastic, molded to form feet on the corners and middle of the sides so that the screws don't damage the surface on which the lamp sits. However, this means there is a very small surface area that the lamp actually sits on, so on a glass-topped desk it slides quite easily. Also, in a rough environment it might be easy to damage the thin plastic feet (think of a vertical sheet of plastic more than real feet), which would send the lamp rocking with no easy fix (other than to sand the other feet and perhaps affix a base covering of rubber or fabric). Since I don't expect to be moving the lamp much, nor is my environment rough, it should work fine for me. However I will have to place a rubber mat underneath to keep it from slipping.

The reticulating arm is made of metal and works well. One thing that I didn't like initially is that the rotation of the bottom joint near the base is of limited movement. However, if the lamp is placed near a wall this limit keeps the arm from digging into your wall, and the arm has a large movement area still, so it doesn't seem to affect performance. The arm has a spike that sits in the base, and a plastic-knobbed screw-in pin secures the spike in place from the rear (this is part of the base). The arm has approximately 30º of swing from the base.

The lamp is mounted to the base on a rotating ring, giving the lamp the ability to rotate into the desired position. The ring assembly is pressure-mounted to the arm, with a knob to adjust the pressure (with detents) so that the lamp can be vertically angled. The lamp is easily positioned. A black rocker mounted on the top of the lamp assembly is used to switch power.

The lens cover has a molded plastic stop to keep it from falling down while you're working. It definitely leaves a small gap when covering the lens, so expect a small ring of dust around the edge of the lens. I'm sure I'll be cleaning it often enough because of solder splatter that it won't affect performance for me.

The magnification is great for older eyes that don't see small details well, like the printing on surface-mount components. I measured the focal distance to be right up against the glass to about 4.5" below it. If you'll need to have your work farther away than that, this lamp may not work for you. The distortion quickly gets painful to look at with work beyond 5". However, your eye position can be at any comfortable distance and still see well; the limit is for the under side.

The lamp is a circular fluorescent, and it is nicely covered in a clear acrylic plastic, which for soldering work means I won't have any solder splattered on the bulb itself, and is easily washable.

Finally, the cord is long enough to reach from mid-desk above left, around the back of my desk, and back to the front-right floor area underneath where I currently have my power strip (we electronic workers are always un/plugging things).

Although I don't like fluorescent lights (they give me headaches when shone directly into my line of sight), the fact that the light is shining away means I can comfortably work with this lamp. I may look for an Ott-light bulb or similar to give full spectrum, but overall I'm going to be very pleased with this purchase.

The only things I think could be better are a factory-installed rubber base cover to prevent slippage and scratches, and of course a lower price (which pretty much applies to everything).

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I purchased the 8606D-D 5D desk magnifier lamp for my work bench. Upon installation on my work bench, I connected AC power and proceeded to examine the product. My test reviled the following:

The lamp has an arm with two adjustable limbs. The lower limb, which mounts into the 8"x12", 8 base, is almost fixed, moving only about ~ -30 deg from vertical [abt. -1.0"]. The lower limb however is NOT secure, even though there is a screw on the back side to tighten. The adjustment pin, after about 5 turns will tighten almost hitting the base. It NEVER prevents the pin from leaving the base. The almost fixed lower limb greatly reduced the flexibility of the lamp. It basally rotates about a point with the reach of 23" maximum.

The upper limb moves over a wider range ~ +30deg/-26deg. from horizontal. The lamp is top heavy so, you might have to add additional weight if you plan to operate it at maximum reach.

The base will scar a surface when moved thus, you will have to visit you local hardware store and purchase four ½" feet to prevent movement and scaring it surface.

The fluorescent FCL-22w lamp is bright and shadow free. You will have a problem finding a replacement the lamp. The installed lamp is made by Osram® and cost almost twice the price as other common circular blubs. The lens cover has a molded plastic stop to keep it from falling down while you're working. I now feel it's a gimmick and has no practical use.

The instructions, I use the term loosely, are a joke and appear to have been written by a 4 year old.

The lens is very clear and bright. Not sure it is worth the money! Purchase at your own discretion!

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I do a lot of wood carving and was finding that at times (e.g. chip carving) my old eyes just didn't see as well as I would like. I researched several self standing magnifyers and decided on this one. It arrived in great shape and I've been very happy with the build quality. I bought it for the glass but am suprised how much I enjoy the light. A lot of the time, you have to worry about shadows when carving, but with the light from above, I don't have to turn on the overhead lights at all! Glass quality and focus distance are good. The fixture remains where I put it and the base is well weighted and nicely shaped. I use the base to hold my knives. I highly recommend the product.

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Best Laykor 20 Watt (20W) LED Weatherproof Floodlight Outdoor Security Deals

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The unit is made very well. The only problem I had with the unit is the 6 inches of flex cable which cannot be changed. It is soldered to the LED power supply. The manufacturer should provide a foot long cable so you can terminate the cable in a bell box close by. 6 inches is just not long enough. Arfter you strip the cable to make connection to the 120v power supply, you only have 3 inches left which does not give you much of a drip leg. Otherwise a nice solid fixture.

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I ordered the first light from you because of the price. I am installing several of these LED flood lights for our condominium which are replacing the high wattage ficxtures. We have been replacing bulbs very often and are very high wattage. By replacing theses hight wattage light fixtures with the LED lights, we should save enough on the electric bills to pay for these LED fixtures in the first year. These LED light fixtures should last for a long time. Time will tell thought. Bob

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Best DSI Outlet Wireless Remote Wall Outlets, 3 Outlets with 1 Remote Deals

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I've found the best use for these products to actually be something other than what they are advertised for. As many people may be unaware of most of the electronics in your home actually drain energy even when turned off, just being plugged in they drain electricity. A couple of months ago I decided to get into the habit of unplugging everything to help save energy but it grew troublesome for some electronics because the plugs were under desks or behind objects. I even said to myself I wish they'd invent a way so I could do this with a remote and voila! They already had!

This works perfectly, with just one remote I can cut the power to 3 electrical outlets. I have a device that measures how many watts devices use and this cuts power 100% so those electronics are no longer draining power and these devices themselves use up so little power it doesn't even register on my device.

Buy these and use them to save money, help lower our dependence on oil and help save the enviornment, how can you possibly lose?!

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I bought the DSI EZ Outlet Remote based on the reviews and have not been disappointed. You get three wall units and the remote control and they are very easy to set up. Basically, plug the units into your outlets, plug your lights or small appliances into the units and turn them on. The wall units are each numbered and correspond to the numbered buttons on the remote. You can also turn the units on/off manually. One thing that did surprise me was the size of the wall units they are approximately 5" x 2 6/8" x 2 3/4" and they don't leave much room to enable you to plug something else into the bottom of the wall outlet. You might want to take that into consideration before you buy this product.

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This product is the ultimate saver of time and patience. As a music educator in LAUSD, the behavior of my students is abhorrent. Most of these students are at a 1st grade level (musically), and teaching a piano class with 50+ beginning students was destroying my sanity. Anytime that I attempt direct instruction, they will not stop playing. I connected about 18 keyboards to each DSI Outlet two weeks ago, and I have not looked back. I am on the ultimate power-trip at the moment, and I don't think I will ever come back. Silence...sweet silence.

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My mother is disabled, and she has found this incredibly useful. With a light plugged into each outlet, she is able to effortlessly control the illumination. It works from anywhere in her apartment, even when she's in the next room!

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Range is excellent, and the product appears to be well made. I use it to turn on/off my bar lights and neon signs. One small concern; if u are running the microwave, the switch may not work until your dinner is done!

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Discount Book Owl Scholar 2 LED Book Lamp, Blue

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This little light is perfect for seeing at night...you can attach it to a clipboard and read a map in the car without disturbing the driver and others...works really well and easy to use

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This is light is much too bright for its intended purpose, and the light is omnidirectional. It lights up the whole bedroom, keeping my wife awake. If you plan on using it alone in bed, then I guess this is the model for you. But for me, 1 star at best.

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Book light works great! I like how crisp the light is compared to others that are non led. its a little heavier than i thought but i love it

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I like to read in the pub while having a beer, and this is the perfect light... and very affordable.... specially if shipping is free.

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Best GE Lighting 20331 65-Watt BR30 Floodlight Bulb, Soft White Deals

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We have been using reveal 65 indoor flood lights in our office with recessed fixtures. Although the bulbs give off wonderful light under which to work, they frequently shut off from overheating. After cooling, they can be turned back on. So if you plan to use these in recessed fixtures, make sure there is a space around the bulb to prevent this problem.

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This is bright light, close to full spectrum, devoid of the yellow tint from most incandescent bulbs. It's most pleasing in desk lamps or overhead canister fixtures and equally nice in floor lamps around the home.

Just a side note, this type light is proven to help with the "winter blues".

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The first problem with these bulbs was I thought I was ordering 2 packs of 3! but it was for only 2 bulbs!

Then when I needed to replace a bulb the first one I tried was already dead, the other worked OK but 50% good is not very successful! I have now bought what I intended packs of 3 so I hope the success rate is better (maybe I should test them all on receiptbut does that for light bulbs!!)

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Bulbs arrived in well packaged box. Replaced a couple bulbs with the new ones which seem to give off just as much light as the old ones. Happy with my purchase.

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There seemed to be a bit of wear on the bottom of these bulbs when they arrived. They work fine, but I can't help but think they were used or mishandled.

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Buy Philips 69143/60/48 LivingColors Generation 2 Translucent Changing

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If it breaks out of warranty, there's no way to repair it. Philips offers zero customer support for the device--most divisions of the company don't even know it exists--and you can't find replacement parts for it.

Long version:

I bought this about two weeks after it first came out, during a trip to Amsterdam. (It wasn't yet available in the U.S.) I brought it home to the States and it worked perfectly. It's true that it's pretty dim, and the remote is kind of clunky and gigantic, but it's very pleasing in a small or darkened room.

Then about 16 months after I bought it, it stopped working.

I spent around 2.5 hours calling every Philips number I could find, both in the U.S. and in Europe, and NOBODY could help me. Most people I reached didn't even knew what I was talking about. I finally found a third party Philip replacement parts store in England and asked them if they sold spare remotes or bulb assemblies for this, and they didn't.

The official Philips websites for the lamp had no useful information at all regarding repairs.

So although I loved it, be warned that the support from Philips is abysmal, and there's no way to repair it if it breaks after your warranty period. It really soured me on Philips products because I ultimately felt that I paid way too much for a badly made product.

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Its a very interesting concept. I think the colors are pretty amazing. If It cost 40$ Id probably be giving it 4 or 5 stars, but at this price I just feel it it not a high star purchase unless you just feel like you HAVE to have it. On the other hand, it pretty much does what it says it will. Others have covered the lack of repairability and the brightness issues. I have it in a very dim 10x12 foot room firing into top back corner off a bookshelf. It does color the whole room during the night without additional lights, but during the day its def more of a highlight spot lamp. Phillips probably needs to double the possible intensity and drop the price to 70$ or this will remain a highly niche product. As it stands, in order to really light a room you will need 3 or more of these suckers. Still as a really versatile nightlight or backlight or mood builder it is definitely a cool fixture that people will ooooh and ahhh over. I think my review should just about indicate why I give it 3 stars. There is a 5 star product in here somewhere, but this isnt quite the performance/value match I would look for to deserve that rating.

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Fun lamp, eneded up at my bar, not very powerful so it does not color a room, just a corner.

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Earlier, I purchased a Multi-Color E27 LED Light bulb w/ Remote from Amazon and have greatly enjoyed it, but craved more -it simply didn't shine enough. My creative play-work demands being "in the flow" and mood lighting augments my output superbly, giving a real cinematic feel to even routine tasks like email. Before, I thought playing epic trailer music while pressing Reply would be enough, but clearly, I hadn't experienced mood lights.

Months ago, I read reviews of LivingColors and am surprised they still seem very rare Stateside (compared to earlier availability in Europe). A curiosity rather than a commercial phenomenon. While part of this may be due to cost, we each weigh our own priorities, right? Still, I hope for widespread adoption of these colors which feel alive, not unlike how every house has common lightbulbs. Since I already had such a good experience with limited mood lighting, I became intent on expanding my palette.

My ownership has only been several (intense) days, but what I tentatively conclude so far is: like cats, having only one LivingColors feels terribly lonely. Even the full-size Philips 69143/60/48 LivingColors Generation 2 Translucent Changing LED Lamp with Remote isn't enough to really light up my workspace at night, and the dynamics of contrast with another color adds so much value and spice. So, I also have a Philips 818564 LivingColors Mini Changing LED Lamp, White (I actually got it first, since the Gen 2 wasn't in stock). With the two of them combined, as you can clearly see in this video, there's a lot of joy to be had.

A future feature I'd add is the ability to program custom lighting sequences. Is an iPhone app for this too much to ask? It'd be a natural extension of the current color cycling option, which smoothly cycles through the spectrum on both the Gen 2 and the Mini, and whose speed can be changed, but you can't limit the range or trigger events more specifically. This would open up possibilities to sync to binaural beats and other synesthesiac promises, fulfilling Philips' advertising of really setting the tone in your home. (Or elsewhere.)

There are a few niggles I have as shown in the video, but my chief constructive criticism is I wish these puppies were brighter. While they certainly overwhelm my webcam, as other pictures I've taken show, there's plenty of darkness to encroach upon.

LED mood lighting in the home still feels like it's an infancy -not that we'd ever advance into a hippy-dippy psychedelia portrayed in so many 60s trip movies -but I'd still consider LivingColors for enthusiasts and early adopters like myself, who consider it an important part of your daily life due to your eclectic proclivities, and not just a casual interest. I just hope they don't burn out on me anytime soon.

Here's looking to a brighter future with Gen 3!

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Imagine being able to change the mood of any room in your home. That's the Philips LivingColors Lamp. I was skeptical to buy the generation one model of this because some people complained it wasn't bright enough so I waited until this generation two model with "50% more brightness" (apparently) came out. It was worth the wait.

What this lamp does to a room is what movie directors try to do when they add a color tint to their shot it helps define the scene, and moves the audience accordingly. I might also compare this lamp to music, which could put you in certain moods depending on the song.

Put simply, this light sets the mood in a big way. Whether you're cuddling in a room with a loved one, adding pizazz to a party, or amplifying a rainy day, this is the light to do it.

I love this lamp I only wish it worked during the day; but alas, the physics of light has me beat on that one.

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Buy GE Lighting 46645 25-Watt Stained Glass Light Bulb

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I've had one of these in a little lamp with a white shade that sits on an end table I have. It's used most nights I'm home and it's lasted for ages. The colors of the glass do start to fade a bit after such a long while however, even though the bulb life goes on and on. If they made some with different wattages, like for instance at least 60, that would be wonderful. Unfortunately they only come in 25 watts. If there were higher wattages, I'd be tempted to use more of them here and there around my home, although they are a bit pricey...

However, I do have a major complaint with these bulbs. On every one of them that I've seen, almost 1/3 of the bulb surface is yellow glass. There are more yellow pieces than any other color except for red, and the red pieces are smaller. I counted more than one bulb, and this was the average result:

Yellow: 10 pieces

Red: 10

Orange: 7

Blue: 5

Green: 3

The pieces which are fewest in number are also the smallest in size. I'm not sure why that is. Personally, I don't find a predominance of yellow to be appealing. I would prefer that the colored pieces which comprise these bulbs were more equal in size and distribution and therefore with a bit less yellow-tinted light.

UPDATE JAN 2012:

Sometime after writing this review, I began to find that some of the bulbs I bought were being made with more red glass and less yellow. (I uploaded a picture.) I think that for some reason this was usually the case when I got them together in 2-packs. But after a certain point, the place where I got the 2-packs unfortunately stopped carrying them that way, and I've been unable to find them sold like that anywhere since then.

Also, as of right now it looks like the price of these has risen almost 50% since I originally posted this review. Hmm.

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I bought a set of two of these bulbs at Walmart the other day for $9.00 in the clearance isle. Never seen stained glass bulbs before so i curiously bought them. When i got home i put it in a Lamp with a clear/frost white shade. WoW! they transformed a lil simple light into Beautiful lamps! these bulbs are awesome! i would recommend thenm to anybody! if you like creativity, uniqueness, and origonality these are for you! i was worried that once these burn out i wouldnt be able to get more, Thank god for the internet! ***** 5 star!

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The light is very lite so If you are looking for a light bulb that shows up purple in your room keep looking.

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I have the 40-Watt version of these in an overhead light... They're beautiful with the light on or off. Unlike some customers, I haven't seen any fading of the colors {I have 2 in the noted fixture}. The glow emitted by these is very "warm", so don't look for bright light from them. I think they're more about giving the room a warm, welcoming, relaxing feel than about creating a well-lit space. I've had my two bulbs for 8 yrs. now and they're still going strong.

As an added way of making these look even more amazing, put them on a dimmer.... Magic =)

They're a bit pricey, BUT, consider that 5yrs. ago or so, they were $25 each ;)

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Love the low-watt purple bulbs. I use them as exterior lighting. They give a soft warm glow. They do not look purple. I wish I could find them at a lower price. I use 9 at a time.

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Heath/Zenith HX-301-SN LED Halo-Lighted Center and LED Key-Finder Reviews

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My first Amazon review after years of using other peoples to make educated purchases. This LED halo'd and spot lit doorbell switch is a nice quality piece. It met or exceeded all of my expectations: *nickel finish matched my Larson door hardware *LED is a clean and VERY bright light (primary reason for purchase poorly lit entry way) *instructions for mounting and diode installation were clear and accurate. I would recommend this for anyone looking to class up their entry way.

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you can ignore the reviewer who said this is poor quality. It is not poor quality it is well made. It is brighter than I thought it would be, but I am pleased.

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I had read the other reviews on this doorbell and debated whether or not to purchase. Glad I ignored the bad reviews. Doorbell looks great. I had the cheap builder grade beige plastic doorbell. This one is wider so make sure to measure your space to make sure it will fit. It took my husband less than 5 minutes to install.

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This doorbell is so much nicer than a standard lighted doorbell. It projects a strong beam of light downward which is handy for finding a key or whatever. Plus the halo lighting around the button makes it obvious in the darkest nights. People never knock or pound on the door anymore as they are drawn to the bright doorbell button. It is well constructed and the wiring and terminals are top notch. It is far above the cheap plastic ones. Given it is LED the bulb will last for decades. I highly recommend paying a little more for this quality product.

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Cheap, fell apart right as we were installing it, so we haven't even had the opportunity to use it. That's what you get for buying cheap.

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Best Boston Harbor Architect Swing Arm Desk Lamp, Black Deals

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I am a collage student who needs a good lamp for reading. I bought it over a month ago. It fits right on my dorm room's desk. Not too large nor small.

Pros:

1) Looks great. (Made of metal, it doesn't look cheap.)

2) Pretty strong and easy to orient into all positions. The swing arms are sturdy and the joints are not shaky.

3) Can be placed anywhere you want.

4) Perfect for the price

5) Customer service was great and fast

Cons:

1) The material used to build the switch is a piece of cheap plastic (1 star off for that). So unfortunately it could break during the delivery.

(It was broken when the lamp arrived, but as soon as I contacted the customer service, they replied very fast)

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I purchased this desk lamp for my dorm room as a spotlight for my desk. When it arrived, the packaging was in average shape for a long distance-ship, but upon opening and assembling the lamp, I was very disappointed by the workmanship. The entire thing feels flimsy and cheap. There are scratches all over the lamp hood and base. I put a bulb in it for maybe 20 minutes before it was too hot to reposition the direction of light.

I would not recommend this and will likely be returning it.

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Okay, so, like, my last swing-arm desk lamp was like totally purchased back in the 80's, dude. And I loved that beautiful desk lamp! The base was very heavy, I could adjust it to almost any angle I could conceive, it was nice and bright, and it was made of METAL. (Yes, I know, metal is a substance that was utilized way back in the days of the dinosaurs before everything became plastic.)

I loved my lamp so much that I refused to throw it out even when the switch became "sticky"--much to my dad's chagrin. For years, I was the only one in my family who could turn it on because they didn't know the proper technique to coax it.

But alas, my beloved desk lamp finally gave up the ghost. She lived a long and brilliant life. I saved her metal base--just in case.

Why do I say all this?

...So that you can be comforted by the fact that anyone as picky--and loyal--as me is completely satisfied with this Boston Harbor desk lamp! DO NOT buy your desk lamp from Wally World or any of the other department stores. I looked at them. They stink. #1, the lamp hood is made of plastic. (Hello!? Who's the genius who decided that PLASTIC would be a good choice to encase the space around a 2,000 degree F light bulb? Can anyone say "MELT"?!) #2, the arms are usually only slight bendable. #3, the base is NOT heavy enough to stay in place. #4, the switches are CHEAP cr@p, and I would bet they only last about 1 week.

THIS lamp has:

1) A very good, thick metal lamp hood

2) A jointed arm, and the hood pivots up/down and left/right. So it is completely adjustable.

3) A base that weighs about 3 pounds and measures about 6.5" across

4) A nice big switch that is super-easy to operate. (It's plastic, but I still like it). If you have arthritis, you could still easily turn on this lamp by simply palming the switch and turning your wrist...seriously!

5) A nice long cord

I waited to review this lamp to make sure it was good. It is. It's like my old lamp got reincarnated...only a little better!

I think I feel safe enough to recycle my old metal base now. RIP, old friend. :)

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This is a great lamp, works very well for the price. Its a mix of sturdy metal and plastic so its doesn't feel cheap like the all plastic ones. This one has a heavy weight on the bottom so doesn't tip over easily.

The only thing is when you assembly this, you can see that the material has some flaws here and there and makes it look kinda of like the quality of handling at manufacture was not so great.

Other than that this is a great lamp, I would recommend if you need a new reading lamp.

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Purchased this lamp less than 2 months ago. It has already begun to fall apart. The hinges that allow the lamp to be directionally pointed have already stopped working so the head of the lamp hangs down loosely. Also the metal bell part that goes around the light bulb keeps falling off. I would not purchase this item again.

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Review of Lithonia Lighting C 240 120 MBE 2INKO 4-Foot 2-Light T12

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This is not a fancey homowner fixture. It is a basic industrial light source. They are much better built (thicker metal) than the cheaper made in Ch*** junk of similar design. Even though the listing states the unit comes with a T-12 magnetic ballast, the 4 I bought (and 3 a friend bought) came with combination T-12 & T-8 electronic ballasts, makeing them an exceptional deal.

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A light in my garage went out, and this fixture was cheaper than replacing the ballast in the existing fixture. I thought, "how bad can it be?" Answer is . . . pretty bad. Very cheap construction and the parts did not fit together particularly well. No instructions were provided, but having done this several times that was not a real problem for me. The metal bends VERY easily, so be careful when installing it.

That being said, it does work, and so far no annoying hum.

If you want the cheapest alternative, this will work, but I would suggest spending a few dollars more (maybe $5) and getting something a bit better made. Halfway through installation, I considered replacing the ballast in the old fixture rather than installing this mess, but I was too lazy to deal with the delay and returning this fixture.

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The box was damaged, the light was bent and a few days later we saw the same fixture at Ace Hardware for less money.

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Gives plenty of light. Easy to assemble. The one draw-back is that it is not easy to hang from the ceiling. I had to rig-it myself.

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I purchased three of these units and two failed to work. The ballast did not energize the fluorescent tubes. After various attempts and checks to the lighting units, I gave up and returned the items. Poor quality. Buyer beware.

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Buy Sylvania 78831 5.5-Watt Ultra LED Bulb for PAR16 Floodlight, Medium

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Wish I could get something in this size with a bit more juice to it. Other than the lack of power, it's a great replacement for a standard bulb

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Great bulbs nice bright direct light. Very happy with them. Wish they made them in other ones in different diameters and wattages.

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The base of the actual product is a cheap-looking, matte grey plastic--not what the pictures show. The fiber-optic strands are not as long as they are in the picture (there are actually three lengths: short, medium, and "long"), and even the longest strands do not bow downwards by more than 30-40 degrees, making this thing look more like a lighted brush instead of a semi-spherical ball. Still, not bad for the price.

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I bought this for my nieces birthday party and it turned on but after 10 seconds it went off and wouldn't turn back on. I do not recommend!

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It did make my bedroom a romantic and mysterious place to fall in sleep in with the light on and colors were changing. Good value too.

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its a neat product. i love that it has multiple colors and settings and it alson came with batteies, that was awesome.

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I always wanted one of these as a kid. I finally got one when I was in college. It's a fun room decoration and looks great if you're having a themed party such as a black light party. I think it would make a great alternative nightlight for kids too.

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My pool has two lights and originally came with Phillips bulbs. One burned out and I did not want to replace them both as the bulbs are relatively expensive and the other was working fine. I was worried the Halco would not perform the same, but that worry was unfounded. The Halco was more affordable than the Phillips and the light output and color are a perfect match for the Phillips. I would definitely recommend this product!

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Can't be beat for the price.does the same thing as a much more expensive light.I'll buy 2 or 3 more just to have it around.

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