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Showing posts with label fenton lamps. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Buy Lite Source LS-80570BLK Lexika Torchiere/Reading Lamp with 3x
The metal shade and separate reading lamp were the main reasons I purchased this torchiere. With the metal shade I don't get a reflection on the TV screen. However, there are a couple of things I would change if I had designed the lamp. (1) The gooseneck arm on the magnifying glass is too short for the magnifying glass to be actually useful unless you are standing up. (2) The on/off switch is entirely too high on the pole. I have to stand up to turn the lamp on/off. It would have been much more convenient if the on/off switch was located about midway on the pole so that it could be reached from a sitting position.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Feit Electric 60A/CL/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Clear, 24 Review
Good bulb for the price.
Bought these bulbs because I had used them in past years and had good service out of them. After receiving and visually comparing these bulbs against 2 other types of bulbs, the element has an extra support, helping the bulb to last longer(in theory)
Bought these bulbs because I had used them in past years and had good service out of them. After receiving and visually comparing these bulbs against 2 other types of bulbs, the element has an extra support, helping the bulb to last longer(in theory)
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What great light bulbs! How does one praise the beleaguered incandescent bulb? This future relic is just as advertised. Effective, beautiful and elegant, this bulb will give one pause when contemplating the history of the humble glass encased wire of glowing electricity. Each night this product calls to all who seek the security of home, shining forth the call to comfort through the cruel, frightening darkness.Best Deals for Feit Electric 60A/CL/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Clear, 24
Why can't I find these in store any more? Light bulbs were not designed to be expensive. CFL's produce horrible light, the LEDs still catch on fire too often; these Feit lights are perfect for normal use household applications and I hope they never go away.Honest reviews on Feit Electric 60A/CL/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Clear, 24
Two of the bulbs were broken but when I called they quickly sent out another box. I will order again.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Feit Electric 60A/CL/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Clear, 24
I absolutely hate the new spiral bulbs. I have Tiffany lamps, and these bulbs light them beautifully. Long lasting is another plus.Monday, December 15, 2014
Cheap `Dark Chopper` Grim Reaper Skeleton Motorcycle Table Lamp
I love the lamp but when received it was broke. The lamp stem was broke away from the base. The bolt that hold the electric cord to the base is too big so in oder to fix it, it will have to be replaced. It is something that can be fixed but @ my addititonal expense. Love it, but disappointed.Got this for my biker husband's night stand and he loves it perfect height and amount of light where he can read and I can crash...fits his personality better than foo-foo table lamp that was there before and way too bright....
Friday, December 5, 2014
White Plug-In Tabletop Dimmer Reviews
I have had 3 of these units and have used them for the past 4-5 years. Great reliability, very convenient to use.I bought this item at Home Depot about 7 months ago. I've had many of these tabletop dimmer switches over the years, and they usually last at least five years. This one lasted less than a year. It started sizzling and popping a couple of months ago, and yesterday it stopped working altogether. I had it controlling two bulbs, each 75 watts, well within the stated 300 watt limit. Fooey.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Officially Licensed New England Patriots Stained-Glass Design Reviews
Although the product looks exactly like the picture it seems smaller than I expected. It also is very llight in weight which makes it prone to breakage. No problem with the shipping or delivery time but slightly disappointed with the overall product.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Review of Betty Boop with White Dress Black Chrome Touch Lamp
I am very pleased with the style of the touch lamp as well as the quality. The price was right as well. Overall this was a first time experience that turned out wonderful.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Review of Dale Tiffany TT60755 Rose Floral Table Lamp, Fieldstone
I love this lamp and I get a lot of compliment when I have guests.
It is such a delicate piece and it brings such a nice feeling into my living room.
The price was great and I really feel lucky!
Thank you!!
It is such a delicate piece and it brings such a nice feeling into my living room.
The price was great and I really feel lucky!
Thank you!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sterling Industries 126-0011 Tiffany Mini Table Lamp, Red Review
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List Price: $147.00
Sale Price: $106.00
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This little lamp is fantastic!!! It is the perfect small size for the top of the bar/counter for which it was intended. I had no problem at all finding a small bulb I believe it was a 7 watt. The colors of the lamp shade and the craftmanship are so lovely! I leave it lit all the time. It is surely meant for ambiance and not reading! It will provide a lovely hue and feeling to any room! I highly reccomend!Don't buy this lamp. It was much smaller than I expected. I initially decided that I was going to keep it anyway,but now I can't find a bulb small enough to fit it. For almost $100....it's going back.
List Price: $147.00
Sale Price: $106.00
Today's Bonus: 28% Off
This little lamp is fantastic!!! It is the perfect small size for the top of the bar/counter for which it was intended. I had no problem at all finding a small bulb I believe it was a 7 watt. The colors of the lamp shade and the craftmanship are so lovely! I leave it lit all the time. It is surely meant for ambiance and not reading! It will provide a lovely hue and feeling to any room! I highly reccomend!Don't buy this lamp. It was much smaller than I expected. I initially decided that I was going to keep it anyway,but now I can't find a bulb small enough to fit it. For almost $100....it's going back.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Reviews of Newer Technology NuGreen Flexible Neck LED Desk Lamp
I ordered this after looking for quite a while for a brighter task work light. I wanted a bulb for a small, cheaper lamp but wasn't finding it. This was a fabulous, even better replacement idea. It is bright, compact, adjustable, and just plain out looks really cool. It gives a fair amount of bright LED light for a small lamp. It is perfect for my friend's carving hobby, and it is an amazingly convenient lamp to use, with a red circle near the base that works as a touch switch. I couldn't be happier with this lamp, and am trying to find someone else who would appreciate a good, bright, convenient, adjustable task lamp. Giving it as a gift really makes me look good! The ONLY thing that could make it any better would be a dimmer...but maybe that would drastically increase the cost. In any case, this is a nice quality and versatile task light that I expect will be around for many years.
Update: About 8 months in, with daily use for many hours a day, several of the LED lights are flickering and then burning out. This is annoying, but I still love this lamp. I wish that the individual LED light bulbs could be replaced.
Light color: The light is white, maybe a bit too blue for some people's taste, but I prefer it to the orange light of medium-wattage incandescents and "warm white" CFLs or LEDs.
Design: The lamp is well made, primarily from machined aluminum, for a clean, modern look.
On-off switch: The touch-sensitive switch at the base of the gooseneck means no cheesy-looking button or switch to fumble for, and no moving parts to make a sound or wear out. I find that switches are often the first thing to go on lamps and other electrical items; that presumably won't happen with this lamp. When the light is off, two red rings glow to indicate where the touch-sensitve area is. The red glow is fairly bright, and might be distracting in some settings.
Glare problem: The head is a stylishly thin disk with an array of LEDs on the underside that put out a lot of light. This thin design looks sleek, but it means that the LEDs protrude slightly. If you look at the head edge-on, you are looking directly at the sides of the very bright LEDs, which you can't tolerate for more than a moment. This limits the ways you can position the lamp; the head has to be pointing at least slightly away from everyone's face. This is not much of problem if only one person will be able to see the lamp, but can get tricky if someone else is nearby. Most non-LED lamp designs shade the bright bulb from view from the side, but for some reason many LED lamps suffer from this glare problem. As far as I can tell, it is a purely physical design issue having to do with how little the LEDs are recessed into a housing. It may be that designers of relatively new and expensive LED lamps tend to be are more concerned with modern aesthetics than with basic usability, or they don't have much experience designing light fixtures.
Quality control problems: I had to return the first of these lamps that I bought because some electrical problem caused the LED rings to flicker on, off, and through different levels of brightness in a seemingly random, extremely distracting and irritating way. I liked the design and light output so much that I ordered another as a replacement. It functions fine, but had some cosmetic damage to the base that (thanks to its being simply machined aluminum) I could partially remedy with fine steel wool and a lot of elbow grease. It looks good enough now that I kept it and have been using it for months, but it is not as physically sharp looking as the first one. Fortunately, Amazon's return policy is so painless and cost-free that I can still recommend this lamp.
Conclusion: I like this lamp a lot, and recommend it for small task lighting, or for supplemental lighting such as our small breakfast table in a kitchen with a ceiling light. It might work on a small desk, especially one without a computer monitor on it, but I wanted more light, height, and a longer reach for my large computer desk. Think twice before ordering if you are unwilling to risk having to return it due to quality control problems. For that reason, I would not suggest having this lamp delivered as a gift. But once you get a good one, it is a great little lamp.
The pros:
+ Free shipping, when I bought mine.
+ This lamp has a very nice shiny modern look.
+ It has a wide base to prevent the lamp from tipping over.
+ The LED array puts out a bright cool white light.
+ To turn on/off the light, you touch the area near the glowing red ring, located where the flexible neck attaches to the base.
The cons:
It's expensive.
This lamp puts out a very "bright" white light (not warm white), much too bright for us & it can't be dimmed.
The flexible neck is too short... looked longer on the picture. It doesn't extend out very far & doesn't want to say where it's positioned.
This may specific to my purchase, but the lamp had damage on the base in 2 places (looks like it had been dropped) & the lamp head had scratches on it. Looks like a repackaged or refurbished item?
It's back in the box now, scheduled to be picked up tomorrow by UPS. :(
This Newer Technology NuGreen fit the bill perfectly. I've had it for a few weeks now, and it has been a delight (more puns, I know). Everything I wanted in a bedside light is here, and my spouse and other family members are impressed with its looks and operation. The base is heavy but relatively small (I'd guess 5 inch diameter); the neck is long enough (around a foot) to be manipulated to any angle I want and not tip, and the fact that this lamp remains cool to the touch and throws no heat with its light is great. The "switch" is really not a switch: it is the entire bottom of the lamp's neck, consisting of a touch-ring around the base of the neck that means there's no searching for the switch and no fear of burning yourself on a hot metal surface.
Recommended without hesitation.
Update: About 8 months in, with daily use for many hours a day, several of the LED lights are flickering and then burning out. This is annoying, but I still love this lamp. I wish that the individual LED light bulbs could be replaced.
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This attractive LED lamp puts out enough light to add cheerful supplemental illumination to our small breakfast table from its perch on a shelf above, with the gooseneck bent down to put the head below eye level. It might be too small for most computer desks, though.Light color: The light is white, maybe a bit too blue for some people's taste, but I prefer it to the orange light of medium-wattage incandescents and "warm white" CFLs or LEDs.
Design: The lamp is well made, primarily from machined aluminum, for a clean, modern look.
On-off switch: The touch-sensitive switch at the base of the gooseneck means no cheesy-looking button or switch to fumble for, and no moving parts to make a sound or wear out. I find that switches are often the first thing to go on lamps and other electrical items; that presumably won't happen with this lamp. When the light is off, two red rings glow to indicate where the touch-sensitve area is. The red glow is fairly bright, and might be distracting in some settings.
Glare problem: The head is a stylishly thin disk with an array of LEDs on the underside that put out a lot of light. This thin design looks sleek, but it means that the LEDs protrude slightly. If you look at the head edge-on, you are looking directly at the sides of the very bright LEDs, which you can't tolerate for more than a moment. This limits the ways you can position the lamp; the head has to be pointing at least slightly away from everyone's face. This is not much of problem if only one person will be able to see the lamp, but can get tricky if someone else is nearby. Most non-LED lamp designs shade the bright bulb from view from the side, but for some reason many LED lamps suffer from this glare problem. As far as I can tell, it is a purely physical design issue having to do with how little the LEDs are recessed into a housing. It may be that designers of relatively new and expensive LED lamps tend to be are more concerned with modern aesthetics than with basic usability, or they don't have much experience designing light fixtures.
Quality control problems: I had to return the first of these lamps that I bought because some electrical problem caused the LED rings to flicker on, off, and through different levels of brightness in a seemingly random, extremely distracting and irritating way. I liked the design and light output so much that I ordered another as a replacement. It functions fine, but had some cosmetic damage to the base that (thanks to its being simply machined aluminum) I could partially remedy with fine steel wool and a lot of elbow grease. It looks good enough now that I kept it and have been using it for months, but it is not as physically sharp looking as the first one. Fortunately, Amazon's return policy is so painless and cost-free that I can still recommend this lamp.
Conclusion: I like this lamp a lot, and recommend it for small task lighting, or for supplemental lighting such as our small breakfast table in a kitchen with a ceiling light. It might work on a small desk, especially one without a computer monitor on it, but I wanted more light, height, and a longer reach for my large computer desk. Think twice before ordering if you are unwilling to risk having to return it due to quality control problems. For that reason, I would not suggest having this lamp delivered as a gift. But once you get a good one, it is a great little lamp.
Best Deals for Newer Technology NuGreen Flexible Neck LED Desk Lamp
I came across this while searching for an LED light to replace our old incandescent high intensity light.The pros:
+ Free shipping, when I bought mine.
+ This lamp has a very nice shiny modern look.
+ It has a wide base to prevent the lamp from tipping over.
+ The LED array puts out a bright cool white light.
+ To turn on/off the light, you touch the area near the glowing red ring, located where the flexible neck attaches to the base.
The cons:
It's expensive.
This lamp puts out a very "bright" white light (not warm white), much too bright for us & it can't be dimmed.
The flexible neck is too short... looked longer on the picture. It doesn't extend out very far & doesn't want to say where it's positioned.
This may specific to my purchase, but the lamp had damage on the base in 2 places (looks like it had been dropped) & the lamp head had scratches on it. Looks like a repackaged or refurbished item?
It's back in the box now, scheduled to be picked up tomorrow by UPS. :(
Honest reviews on Newer Technology NuGreen Flexible Neck LED Desk Lamp
I shopped widely for a bedside table reading lamp. I wanted decent design, good quality materials, bright light, easily reached switch, heavy-enough base to not tip, adjustable light source, and relatively focused beam. I leaned toward LED's for their brightness, absence of heat, good energy results and all-around coolness (pun intended). I visited numerous lighting stores and pored over customer reviews on Amazon.This Newer Technology NuGreen fit the bill perfectly. I've had it for a few weeks now, and it has been a delight (more puns, I know). Everything I wanted in a bedside light is here, and my spouse and other family members are impressed with its looks and operation. The base is heavy but relatively small (I'd guess 5 inch diameter); the neck is long enough (around a foot) to be manipulated to any angle I want and not tip, and the fact that this lamp remains cool to the touch and throws no heat with its light is great. The "switch" is really not a switch: it is the entire bottom of the lamp's neck, consisting of a touch-ring around the base of the neck that means there's no searching for the switch and no fear of burning yourself on a hot metal surface.
Recommended without hesitation.
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This light was just what i was looking for. A little bit of style, but simple, with nice light. Immediately i could feel my eyes relax when i turned it on. Nice lamp.Monday, September 22, 2014
Cheap Lite Source C41221 Ainsley Table Lamp
Monday, September 8, 2014
Buy Magnifier Lamp 108 LED - Extra-Large 7" Lens - Quick-Adjust Arm
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List Price: $159.99
Sale Price: $129.95
Today's Bonus: 19% Off

I've used "the other" standard 5" fluorescent magnifier at work before and wanted an LED version at home. Comparing the two, however, revealed some issues:
1). The 7" magnifier is too distorted beyond a 4" center circle to be useful. You might as well get the older cheaper 5" fluorescent version, at least the magnifier is undistorted.
2). The 7" magnifier is too heavy for the neck joint. You must loosen and re-tighten the knob every time you want to readjust angle of the magnifier or it just falls/droops down under its own weight. The old 5" magnifier lamp was half the weight and you could readjust the magnifier without having to re-tighten the knob.
3). The LED light has a plastic cover which reflects some of the LED light straight out the side of the lamp so that if you are sitting eye-level with the lamp, you have some of the light shining straight into your eyes. Very annoying if you are trying to use it as a desk lamp. You might be able to remove the clear plastic cover, but I dont know if everything will fall out if you attempt this.
4). The internal spring mechanism rubs on the inside of the metal arms. Lets just say that it is quite evident that this mechanism is not lubricated. I recommend sticking with the tried-and-true (not to mention serviceable and quiet) external spring arms.
5). The LEDs are a little brighter overall than the standard 22w magnifier lamp, but the light is quite a bit more spread out than the old fluorescent version. The light is slightly cooler and has a lower CRI by comparison.
6). The head has an additional axis of rotation perpendicular to the lens that allows you to "twist" the magnifier. Not really sure what the reasoning was behind this, as the lens is round, so I dont see what difference it makes which way you look into it, but it allows the head to fall over when you try to angle the magnifier at the same time (the center of weight of the head is now off-axis horizontally), thus requiring you to further tighten down on the knob.
In summary: Looks like a good idea at first, but another example of a product which was obviously never used by the designer. Along with cars and washing machines, I'm adding the magnifier desk lamp to my list of products which dont see an increase in reliability/usefulness with price...
This is a great lamp and it is perfect for what I need it for.
CONS: The lens is glass and the unit is heavy. You need to be careful of the lens because the ring that holds it in can come undone. The ring is on top so the lens will not fall out in normal use but be careful when you are setting it up.
The Pros:
Its 108 LED's, laid-out in 2 rows surrounding the magnifying glass, create a large blanket of cool white significant illumination.
It's only using (according to my P4400 Kill A Watt Meter) 6.6 watts at 160 ma to out perform my old double-light fluorescent lamp at it's usage of 40.4 watts while producing at least 1 1/2 times the light or more. (A guesstimate as I don't have a meter.)
For electronics work, hobby painting, or other tasks requiring color differentiation in the application, the light color is a preferable cooler *white* as-opposed-to the warmer yellowish light emitted by my older fluorescent lamp.
The very large diameter and capacity magnifying glass is reasonably usable.
Its adjustment arms have a very expansive range furthering it's useability. The clamp tightens well and the arms stay put.
The assembly successfully walks the line of light weight materials vs durability. For a lamp to hold a heavy glass on the one hand, and to be easily controllable to manipulate over the work on the other, is not the easiest task.
Where I got it on-line, the glass had already been assembled into the lamp assembly. I merely had to wipe-off the smudges.
The Cons:
The magnifying glass has *distractable* visual distortion limited to "approximately" the last 1.25" or so of it's outside diameter. The remaining distortion/magnification in my opinion, given this type of lens, while it's not uniform, is more usable then a distraction. It's the wrong lens to use for prolonged reading, however for verifying details on hobby items, collectables, jewelry items and electronic components, etc, it's fine.
Other than the fact that it was made in China as part of the bankster/corporate America sell-out, I can't think of any other cons. I didn't have any of the issues as noted by a couple of the other reviewers on my first one purchased.
As this one is used at my desk, I plan on buying a second one for use in my R&D and build-up area. With the Bourya name and model number in hand, I was able to buy it on the web at an auction sight (11/2011) fully assembled, where some reviews have bemoaned a glass lens assembly step. Its price was cheaper than what it's being promoted and sold for here.
I recommend it.
Update: 12/03/2011. I bought a second one for the same price from the same seller as the first with no problems. It also arrived with all of it's components, although I had to reposition the glass and tighten the loose retaining ring. Tool-less operation, no big deal.
Update: 10/08/2013. The one with the more rectangular leans might be a better choice. I have two of these, so I'll probably not know through ownership.
I still recommend it. Word of caution remove slowly from its styrofoam packaging until glass lens mounting has been confirmed.
List Price: $159.99
Sale Price: $129.95
Today's Bonus: 19% Off
I've used "the other" standard 5" fluorescent magnifier at work before and wanted an LED version at home. Comparing the two, however, revealed some issues:
1). The 7" magnifier is too distorted beyond a 4" center circle to be useful. You might as well get the older cheaper 5" fluorescent version, at least the magnifier is undistorted.
2). The 7" magnifier is too heavy for the neck joint. You must loosen and re-tighten the knob every time you want to readjust angle of the magnifier or it just falls/droops down under its own weight. The old 5" magnifier lamp was half the weight and you could readjust the magnifier without having to re-tighten the knob.
3). The LED light has a plastic cover which reflects some of the LED light straight out the side of the lamp so that if you are sitting eye-level with the lamp, you have some of the light shining straight into your eyes. Very annoying if you are trying to use it as a desk lamp. You might be able to remove the clear plastic cover, but I dont know if everything will fall out if you attempt this.
4). The internal spring mechanism rubs on the inside of the metal arms. Lets just say that it is quite evident that this mechanism is not lubricated. I recommend sticking with the tried-and-true (not to mention serviceable and quiet) external spring arms.
5). The LEDs are a little brighter overall than the standard 22w magnifier lamp, but the light is quite a bit more spread out than the old fluorescent version. The light is slightly cooler and has a lower CRI by comparison.
6). The head has an additional axis of rotation perpendicular to the lens that allows you to "twist" the magnifier. Not really sure what the reasoning was behind this, as the lens is round, so I dont see what difference it makes which way you look into it, but it allows the head to fall over when you try to angle the magnifier at the same time (the center of weight of the head is now off-axis horizontally), thus requiring you to further tighten down on the knob.
In summary: Looks like a good idea at first, but another example of a product which was obviously never used by the designer. Along with cars and washing machines, I'm adding the magnifier desk lamp to my list of products which dont see an increase in reliability/usefulness with price...
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I bought this magnifying lamp since I like to build/fix electronics and currently cannot justify going all out on a pro microscope. With this I am able to clearly see and solder 0402 sized components. This thing also puts out enough light to illuminate my entire office (you won't find shadows anywhere under it!). Additionally, the swing arm is very well balanced...a finger push will move the arm into position and it will stay there...no creep or slipping. I've used other lamps that "slip" as the friction clamps can't be tightened enough. This doesn't suffer from that.This is a great lamp and it is perfect for what I need it for.
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At work we use a lot of these types of magnifier lights. I have used no less than 15 different types of them and this one is one of the best that I have used. Nice big 7 inch lens lets you see a lot and 5 diopter has stronger magnification than most at 3 diopter for us older folks. The light also works well.CONS: The lens is glass and the unit is heavy. You need to be careful of the lens because the ring that holds it in can come undone. The ring is on top so the lens will not fall out in normal use but be careful when you are setting it up.
Honest reviews on Magnifier Lamp 108 LED - Extra-Large 7" Lens - Quick-Adjust Arm
Great light the lamp bathes the area in light. The magnifier is HUGE. It is also heavy, so make sure that the retaining ring is locked in place as you remove the lamp from the box. The retaining ring can hold the magnifier, but mine was loose after shipping. The articulating arm is top notch, moving anywhere without the need for tightening those annoying wing caps other lamps have. There is one wing cap to tighten for the rotation of the lens itself, but I find that once I placed the lens I have no reason to ever change it. The clamp at the other end of the arm is a huge, heavy metal clamp. It it miles better than the plastic clamps I have busted repeated on cheaper lamps. One caution if you will be clamping this to particle board, I would strongly recommend that you clamp a small piece of 1x4" on the side that you tighten. It bears a heavy load in a small space. The top half is a wide metal piece, and it is unlikely to cause problems. The on/off switch is a rocker, which I find much easier than those rotating types. It seems like a quality switch, and the LEDs draw so little power I doubt that I'll have any problem with it. Wrapping up, I like this lamp so much that I would definitely buy another if I had need for one. I've had this one for several months as I write this (I don't do instant reviews anymore) and I like this lamp more everyday. How often does one get to say that about a product?Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Magnifier Lamp 108 LED - Extra-Large 7" Lens - Quick-Adjust Arm
This is a Bourya Model No. 8062D3LED lamp. I don't see any other name on it although my research indicates that it's one of the specialty lamp products made by Ningbo Jaili Optoelectroinc Co. LTD. in China. From my perspective, it's form, fit and function are very impressive.The Pros:
Its 108 LED's, laid-out in 2 rows surrounding the magnifying glass, create a large blanket of cool white significant illumination.
It's only using (according to my P4400 Kill A Watt Meter) 6.6 watts at 160 ma to out perform my old double-light fluorescent lamp at it's usage of 40.4 watts while producing at least 1 1/2 times the light or more. (A guesstimate as I don't have a meter.)
For electronics work, hobby painting, or other tasks requiring color differentiation in the application, the light color is a preferable cooler *white* as-opposed-to the warmer yellowish light emitted by my older fluorescent lamp.
The very large diameter and capacity magnifying glass is reasonably usable.
Its adjustment arms have a very expansive range furthering it's useability. The clamp tightens well and the arms stay put.
The assembly successfully walks the line of light weight materials vs durability. For a lamp to hold a heavy glass on the one hand, and to be easily controllable to manipulate over the work on the other, is not the easiest task.
Where I got it on-line, the glass had already been assembled into the lamp assembly. I merely had to wipe-off the smudges.
The Cons:
The magnifying glass has *distractable* visual distortion limited to "approximately" the last 1.25" or so of it's outside diameter. The remaining distortion/magnification in my opinion, given this type of lens, while it's not uniform, is more usable then a distraction. It's the wrong lens to use for prolonged reading, however for verifying details on hobby items, collectables, jewelry items and electronic components, etc, it's fine.
Other than the fact that it was made in China as part of the bankster/corporate America sell-out, I can't think of any other cons. I didn't have any of the issues as noted by a couple of the other reviewers on my first one purchased.
As this one is used at my desk, I plan on buying a second one for use in my R&D and build-up area. With the Bourya name and model number in hand, I was able to buy it on the web at an auction sight (11/2011) fully assembled, where some reviews have bemoaned a glass lens assembly step. Its price was cheaper than what it's being promoted and sold for here.
I recommend it.
Update: 12/03/2011. I bought a second one for the same price from the same seller as the first with no problems. It also arrived with all of it's components, although I had to reposition the glass and tighten the loose retaining ring. Tool-less operation, no big deal.
Update: 10/08/2013. The one with the more rectangular leans might be a better choice. I have two of these, so I'll probably not know through ownership.
I still recommend it. Word of caution remove slowly from its styrofoam packaging until glass lens mounting has been confirmed.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Cheap Philips 69112/32/48 Guidelight LED Ladybug Night Light
I love the idea of this light it's a nightlight and a flashlight. In practice, not so much. It's activated by a motion sensor, which is not terribly sensitive. I can walk by sometimes or wave my hand in front of it and it will not light up. The light it puts off is very red, which is great for maintaining night eyes, but it is not very illuminating. Also be aware that this has a cord and does not, as I though, sit on your wall outlet. Overall, I'm keeping it, but I'm buying another night light for regular use.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Nessie Bendable Desk Lamp, 24"Hx5"D, BLACK Review
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List Price: $34.13
Sale Price: $33.92
Today's Bonus: 1% Off

I was loooking for a cordless portable desk lamp of some sort, and everything I was finding was either to small, too short, or way to expensive. I came across this lamp, and it was everything I wanted. High enough,cordless and portable..everthing I wanted with the extra bonus of having the ability to plug into your PC VIA a USB plug. The light is perfect for your eyes as well.
List Price: $34.13
Sale Price: $33.92
Today's Bonus: 1% Off
I was loooking for a cordless portable desk lamp of some sort, and everything I was finding was either to small, too short, or way to expensive. I came across this lamp, and it was everything I wanted. High enough,cordless and portable..everthing I wanted with the extra bonus of having the ability to plug into your PC VIA a USB plug. The light is perfect for your eyes as well.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Best Dale Tiffany TA60179 Three Parrots Table Lamp, Antique Bronze Deals
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List Price: $249.99
Sale Price: $233.80
Today's Bonus: 6% Off

If you like a bit of whimsey in your lighting this is an excellent choice. It uses 7-watt bulbs---recommend the green christmas bulbs. Wonderful quality. Highly recommend.I was looking for something unique for my new house and this was it. Absolutely fabulous and I smile everytime it's lit. It's very nicely made and the colors are beautiful! Very happy with this purchase.
List Price: $249.99
Sale Price: $233.80
Today's Bonus: 6% Off
If you like a bit of whimsey in your lighting this is an excellent choice. It uses 7-watt bulbs---recommend the green christmas bulbs. Wonderful quality. Highly recommend.I was looking for something unique for my new house and this was it. Absolutely fabulous and I smile everytime it's lit. It's very nicely made and the colors are beautiful! Very happy with this purchase.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Cheap Adesso 3235-01 Draper Desk Lamp
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $110.00
Sale Price: $99.91
Today's Bonus: 9% Off

This desk lamp seriously gets the job done while looking unabashedly retro! I love the switch that turns one or both of the lamps on as needed. Very functional while aesthetically pleasing. Styling and craftsmanship are both superb! I highly recommend this desk lamp for both form and function.We are going with a midcentury modern feel in our new home so this lamp was the perfect addition to our office. Definitely a statement piece, perfect for the corner of my desk. Love this lamp!
List Price: $110.00
Sale Price: $99.91
Today's Bonus: 9% Off
This desk lamp seriously gets the job done while looking unabashedly retro! I love the switch that turns one or both of the lamps on as needed. Very functional while aesthetically pleasing. Styling and craftsmanship are both superb! I highly recommend this desk lamp for both form and function.We are going with a midcentury modern feel in our new home so this lamp was the perfect addition to our office. Definitely a statement piece, perfect for the corner of my desk. Love this lamp!
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