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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Westek 4010W 300W Full Range Table Top Slide Control Dimmer, White Reviews

Westek 4010W 300W Full Range Table Top Slide Control Dimmer, White
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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You need to know that these type of dimmers will eventually fail. You will know when the switch turns on/off but doesn't dim. What causes this? Everyday stuff: A light bulb going out, spikes in power. Just keep that in mind when you get this.

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These are simple, durable, and work. After going through a bunch of noisy or poorly built dimmers I've settled on these and have several that have held up to daily use for years now.

Do note these get fairly warm. I would make sure to leave them out in a well-ventilated area. Definitely don't cover this in pillows, blankets, or paper goods. This goes for most any dimmer, if you know how dimmers work, and why they tend to get warm (or very hot).

Other than that this is a highly recommended piece of goods for the price.

Update: Have had two fail. The first @around 3 years, and the second at just over 2 years of use. I am ordering two more. I can spare < $5/year for a quiet dimmer that works. It is cheap plastic, and not built to last.

If I could figure out who makes Holtkoetter's floor slide-dimmer those are the best I have ever owned. I have one almost 20 years old still going, perfect. You might try a lighting store that carries Holtkoetter. But IIRC they aren't cheap. Haven't found anything comparable in a cheap dimmer, so I'll stick with these for now.

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Have only been using this for a few days. Hooked it up yesterday to new bulb. No problems using different settings. Bulb doesn't flicker at all even at the dimmest. No hum. The tiny light on it is nice in the dark. Stays on all the time funny it goes dimmer the brighter the light is on. No problems like I read about with other ones. Price is good. Will see how it holds up and post if problem in future.

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I have this dimmer hooked to two prairie style lamps in the living room, each of which has two 60w bulbs. Total 240w. The dimmer will bring them down below the level of candlelight. Excellent when watching a movie on TV.

After several hours of use the dimmer feels slightly warm to the touch. No surprise and no problem there: A dimmer is a rheostat, which regulates resistance. More resistance > less voltage > more heat. Perfectly normal and causes no problems. Some dimmers are noisy; this one is as silent as a tomb.

It's a good product. Now that I've tried it, I'll get one or two more for other lights.

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After reading reviews of other dimmers I was concerned that it would have a buzzing sound, and disturb my sleep. This one however is completely silent and it works perfectly for the icicle lights hanging up in my room. Great product.

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Review of Feit Electric 60A/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Frosted, 24

Feit Electric 60A/MP-130 60-Watt A19 Household Bulb, Frosted, 24 Pack
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I ordered a 24-pack each of the 100 Watt and 60 Watt bulbs. The box was well packed and received with not a single broken bulb! I tested a few of each of the bulbs from each 24-pack and they worked with no problems. The construction of these bulbs appears higher in quality than the GE and Sylvania bulbs I have been buying, especially the soldering on the screw end and side. Some name-brand bulbs I have purchased have big solder globs making it difficult to screw them in or remove them from the light socket.

Please be aware that these bulbs are rated for 130V and 120V operation will produce less light and will look slightly more yellow-orange in color. I am a professional photographer with color darkroom experience so very familiar with "color temperature." The 100 Watt bulb looked about the same brightness when placed next to a 75 Watt bulb, and the color was almost identical. My outlet voltage tends to run high at 120V to 122V, because I have a transformer on the utility pole right in front of my house. If you live farther from the closest transformer or in a rural area the voltage may be as low as 110V to 115V. If so, these 130V bulbs may not be the best choice Light output drops off very quickly with lower voltage and will be much warmer in color (yellow-orange). But even at low line voltage they are a good choice for outside lights and hard-to-reach bulbs, since they will last 2 to 3 times longer than a standard 120V bulb. They will also look brighter and more pleasing than those nasty CFL bulbs!

Another "bright" idea is to try mixing your light sources by using a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)in some fixtures and these 130V incandescent bulbs in others. This works especially well with light fixtures that have two or more sockets. CFL bulbs are colder in color toward blue-green. The yellow-orange color of these 130V bulbs will help to provide a more pleasing light when used together with CFL bulbs. You will also be saving on energy, just not as much as using CFL bulbs in ALL your sockets.

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I first learned about these bulbs 15 years ago, where we used them in commercial applications. I can tell you that these bulbs last longer than anything else we tried. I finally started buying them for my own personal use, and some of these in my house are still burning after nearly 10 years. Compared to other 130 Volt bulbs, these are hands down the best bulb I have ever tried...and I have tried a bunch of them.

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This box arrived with not one bulb broken!The quality of the bulbs seems superior to the ones I get at the local stores. I like the light they produce, it doesn't cause headaches.

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Received light bulbs with one broken. No biggee, these things happen. Overall bulbs show pretty bright and may buy again.

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One bulb was broken in the box. It was not in an end package so I am not sure how it got broken. I suspect that it was broken prior to shipment. I have used the Decade 20,000 hour version of this light bulb and loved it. Will have to see how long this bulb lasts. Hope this lasts well.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Discount GE Lighting 74436 Energy Smart CFL 9-Watt (40-watt replacement)

GE Lighting 74436 Energy Smart CFL 9-Watt 450-Lumen A19 Light Bulb with Medium Base, 1-Pack
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I use these in my bathroom vanity mirror, and they are much nicer than the bluish glass incandescent variety. Only problem is Amazon's price is about double what Home Depot regularly charges for a pair of these. Shop around.

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These bulbs are a great example of what CFL bulbs can do nowadays. Remember the times when you switched on an energy saving bulb, and it would take several seconds to turn on, followed by about 10 minutes of ridiculously dim light, until it had reached its full brightness? These times are over. These bulbs switch on instantly and are also instantly bright.

The light temperature (hue) is also very pleasant and not "hospital-like".

I definitely recommend these bulbs for anyone who hates spending half their electricity bill on light...

But be careful where you buy: I have seen these as low as $4.20 in local home improvement stores. At their retail price of $9 each, they are way overpriced.

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Side-by-side with a 40 watt incandscent bulb in an identical lamp, this light puts out a surprisingly bright and warm light. Many CFLs are advertised to have a "warm soft" light, but most do not compare to incandescent light. I've purchased numerous bulbs for these very lamps, and I've never been satisfied with the overall look before now. I definitely recommend these.

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It's very hard to find this kind of "enclosed" CF bulb in the same shape as a traditional A19 edison-base bulb. I was confident that GE would have a good design and that it would be reliable. The design is indeed great the neck of the bulb is the "normal" shape, so this will fit in older and vintage light fixtures without a problem. It also looks just like a regular bulb. The color temperature is better than most CF bulbs. The downfall of this bulb, like many CF bulbs I've tested, is that it does not last anywhere near as long as claimed. The package says "Lasts 5 Years" I installed this bulb in my breakfast room in August 2011 and just over a year later in Oct 2012 it burned out. Disappointing.

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I ordered these bulbs a while ago and it was a 2-bulb set. I decided to reorder and, seeing 2 bulbs in the picture, ordered again. However, the title clearly states that it is now 1-bulb. Please update the picture to accurately illustrate the product.

Otherwise, the product provides very nice light, but at 1 bulb for $10, too expensive.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Discount UMA 40023 Black and Pearl Metal Glass Table Lamps

UMA 40023 Black and Pearl Metal Glass Table Lamps
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $139.04
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I purchased these lamps before there was any other reviews, so I was a bit hesitant, but I'm glad I did. You can't see in the pic on Amazon, but they have a very modern floral design on the inside of the shade that shines through when on. It's really cool! Also, the white balls are a pearly/iridescent color with chrome between each. Base is a shiny black. Great quality, especially for the price.

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I LOVE these lamps they look more expensive then they were The inside of the shade have a flower design and when the light is on you can see it thought the shade

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When I first received my lamps one of the shades was damaged, I contacted the seller and they were polite and quick to fix it. they immediately sent out a new shade for us, and Iam very pleased with the way it was handles. I was being updated on everything involving my order, very fast delivery and a great price! This isn't one of the "it was cheap you get what you pay for" kinda things, the moment my wife pulled them out of the box she said they must have shipped us the wrong ones these are way too nice to be so inexpensive! Great quality and a great seller!

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I absolutely love these lamps. i paid much more than i set out to pay for bedside lamps for my guest room. when i saw these i had to have them. huge bummer when i got them and both shades were torn. one was completelly unglued and the other was frayed on the edge. i had to return them and wound up buying lamps elsewhere. i cannot stand ordering something and having to ship it back. so i could not risk trying these again. So disappointed!

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these are lovely lamps for a bedside table or buffet.. too short for a living room. but I just love these.. they look very expensive..

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Flexible Desk Lamp, Black Review

Flexible Desk Lamp, Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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For the money it was a good buy, it has a sturdy base so it doesn't tip easy. Be careful shutting it off though the switch is right above the light bulb dome and the switch gets very hot, probably not good for kids.

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A big disappointment. For one thing, the new environmental bulbs hang below the lamp shields accentuating a glare which disturbs my sight.

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Pros:

cheap

provides light when required

Cons:

tips over very easily

entire top of the lamp gets blisteringly hot (especially bad with the tipping over easily thing)

the only on/off switch is a tiny knob set into a metal base on the top of the lamp. See above you *WILL* burn your fingers turning this thing off at least 50% of the time.

I'm keeping this because I don't need to move it much and I can just unplug it when necessary, but I really wouldn't recommend this for messy desks (this + papers = serious fire hazard) or for somewhere you can't reach the outlet easily.

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The light is pretty intense, but it makes the table area very hot. I start having a headache because of the heat. Not able to use it all the time, only when really necessary.

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The product has a great value, and it works very well. I feel I made the best choice! Cheap, nice and helpful.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Ambience 12325-473 Table Lamp 1-150 W Amaretto Patina with Silver Review

Ambience 12325-473 Table Lamp 1-150 W Amaretto Patina with Silver Hightlights
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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THIS LAMP IS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL AND JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR........I REALLY LOVE IT!! IT HAS A THREE WAY SWITCH FOR LOWER OR HIGHER LIGHTING AND BLENDS IN WELL WITH ANY DECOR.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Cheap Floor Lamp with Reading Light

Floor Lamp with Reading Light
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $69.99
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I own several of these floor lamps with reading lights and this one is by far the cheapest one-but it's pretty. First it does not look or feel cheap and flimsy its sturdy and seems well constructed you can use one or both lights. I can easily see it lasting many years...oh and the the price is right(abt $39.00 as of right now), so you should definetly give this a try if you need a little extra light somewhere in your home.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I do a tremendous amount of reading in my living room's lounge chair. My brass floor lamp is a traditional one that only offers 60 Watts worth of light; it doesn't have a reading light. Therefore, I was excited when the Amazon Vine Program sent me the floor lamp with reading light from Lightaccents. It has two light bulbs--a 100 Watt light bulb in the main globe and a 40 Watt light bulb in an adjustable reading globe. It provides a tremendous amount of light.

My dad, who was visiting me from Tennessee, helped me assemble this floor lamp. He is more tech savvy than I am. Assembly was fairly easy. Unfortunately, when the lamp was put together, its top, uppermost pole had threads that could still be seen. We could not do anything to hide them. We disassembled the poles and tried reassembling them again but we could not hide the threads. There is no reason for them being there. The floor lamp's beauty is marred by these shiny, gray threads that stand out in stark contrast to the matte black finish. Also, to make matters worse, the lamp's electrical cord is too short (approximately five feet). It would not sit in the same place as my old brass floor lamp, which was bought for me over twenty-five years ago. I have a white extension cord but it would clash with the lamp's black electrical cord and clutter the floor. I have frequent visitors; one of them could trip and fall (and sue me).

I decided to place the new floor lamp in the corner of my bedroom, which needs more light. The lamp shines very brightly and I no longer need a clip-on nightlight for reading in my bed. I was going to give my old brass floor lamp to my parents but decided to keep it for myself. As far as the new floor lamp is concerned, the bedroom's corner is a good home for it. However, another item that disturbs me is the reading lamp. The globe is adjustable but the arm that holds it upright is not. This is fine for me--the owner. However, a visitor might accidentally try to move the arm and damage it. This would be a concern for those who plan on keeping their floor lamps inside their living rooms where visitors are more apt to be.

This floor lamp from Lightaccents is heavy but wobbles on my carpet. Perhaps it would be best suited for a wooden or tiled floor. My old brass floor lamp is much more lightweight but it doesn't wobble. The Lightaccents floor lamp arrived safely and securely packaged in a lot of protective Styrofoam. I was concerned that one of the frosted globes would be cracked or chipped but they weren't. However, we had to vacuum the living room once the floor lamp had been removed. Tiny bits of Styrofoam had gone everywhere.

If I had purchased this floor lamp from Lightaccents, I probably would've asked for a replacement or a refund because of the exposed threads at the top of the post. Everything else I can learn to live with. A lot of people probably aren't as particular as me and wouldn't care. In the future, maybe I can hide the exposed threads with a ribbon. If not for the exposed threads, I would've enjoyed this floor lamp much better. I wish Lightaccents had posted a video showing how this floor lamp is assembled. I don't think Dad and I assembled it in an incorrect manner. A cord runs completely through each separate pole which greatly restricts the owner in how they can assemble it.

Joseph B. Hoyos

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This lamp is just what I needed for my den---two lights, one that directs lighting upwards if I am watching TV or socializing and one that directs the lighting over my shoulder when I want to read. The styling is simple; it is not especially decorative itself and would therefore blend nicely with a wide variety of furniture.

The lamp was a little harder to assemble than I would have hoped, because the threads were hard to line up, but once it is assembled it is sturdy. The base is heavily weighted and stable.

I got this lamp to replace one that was very similar and slightly more attractive but that had a fatal design flaw---the light switch was at the top of the lamp, so that you had to get up from your chair to change the setting. It also cost 50% more than this lamp.

I am pleased enough with the lamp that it is "almost a 5", but the adjustment of the small reading lamp angle is not as good as my predecessor lamp. On my previous lamp, (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UD4YOK/ref=oh_d etails_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), the entire arm was adjustable, which gave more versatility on where you could place the lamp in relation to your chair. On this lamp, you can adjust only the angle of the bottom lampshade, much like a little floodlight. However, this seems to be adequate to direct the light where I want it, so I am happy.

For $40 this is a nice versatile functional item that looks like it will serve me for a long time.

PS My lamp arrived with the top globe broken, and Amazon was out of stock, so I called the company. They sent me a whole new lamp! Can't complain about that!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program If you've ever bought a floor lamp in a box and assembled it, then you'll figure out how to put this one together. Enlike some, this one is rather well built, and the threads on the sections work nicely to avoid any wobble or give. The excess cord pulls easily out the bottom, but it's a minor pain to have to deal with. Once put together, it's rather handsome, and it does a good job lighting up the room and a small reading area. If you want either, both, or neither, the switch has you taken care of. The finish arrived in excellent shape, but the glass bits had minor imperfections, which probably shouldn't exist. The packaging seemed sound, both Amazon's efforts and the manufacturers.

All in all, if it looks good on the screen, you'll like it in person.

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I purchased this floor lamp for our newly built sun room. At first I was a little cautious as the lamp has to be put together (pipe threading and cross threading)and wasn't sure if it would be strong enough to stand in the base. The top fixture gave me some problems too as it didn't want to secure tightly to the top post and the fixture kept coming loose, but with careful persuading it all came together. The first thing that I did once put together (except the globes) was to spray paint the entire lamp a satin white color, since it only comes in black and black was not what we wanted for our decor. Once painted and put together...it was absolutely beautiful, so we ordered a second one and did the same to it. The second lamp didn't have the pipe threads at the top post that so many pointed out and complained about. (I wonder if that was a fluke or a design change...much better this way). Some have complained about the reading arm not being movable, and at first I was thinking about tinkering with it, because with the right tools, know how, and patience, you could make it adjustable, but I like it just the way it is so I left it alone. I also put a 25 watt bulb in the top fixture, because we are looking more for an accent light than a room brightener. The reading light is 40 watt and ample enough. Now our sun room looks very elegant with two white floor lamps complementing each other in opposing corners.

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Monday, November 3, 2014

Cheap Walnut Mission Style with Night Light Table Lamp

Walnut Mission Style with Night Light Table Lamp
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I ordered this lamp for my husband's birthday. We both love the lamp. Solid wood, metal and glass construction. Truly a quality product. The lamp is beautiful when on or off. Picture does not do it justice. The nightlite in the body of the lamp is nice for a little ambient lighting. I am considering purchasing another one myself.

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All the specs for this lamp were perfectly described. It fit perfectly with the MIssion style sofa table we also ordered from Amazon. I especially like the 3 light features: one bulb on each side of the lamp and the night light. It looks spectacular behind our sofa and has become a beautiful new feature for our home.

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If you are looking for this style lamp, I can recommend it. Works well in a family room as it would in a bed room.

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Quality was poor, and we had to do some touch ups on it, and things did not fit exactly, but we decided to kleep the two of these lamps we had bought.

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Well packaged for shipment. Easy to assemble. Looks good with CFL bulbs. Workmanship is good. Four glass panels in the lamp base fit OK and one has a knob for final assembly. No tools required.

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Sammy 8813-87 Beep Beep Table Lamp, Pink
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I was very impressed with the quality of this lamp. I wish I had found it five years ago when we were expecting our son and getting his nursery ready. I think my favorite feature is the dimmer switch. It can be bright enough to read by, then dim enough for a nightlight. My only very minor complaint would be the color of the car. My son's room is a transportation theme and is painted blue. A pink car just seems a little out of place with all the bright primary color accents in his room. I wish they had more color options. But still love this lamp and my son doesn't mind pink, so not a big issue.

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I was looking for a lamp to go with a transportation themed boys room. I saw that this was a price I could not pass up.

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Arrived quickly, was very sturdy. Has a dimmer knob to control light, which I wasn't expecting. Very cute lamp, my son loves it!

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It's very simple, modern and cute. We bought it for the nursery. It got to us in time and in great condition. I think we can use it for a long time. It's not too baby-ish.

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This product was better than expected. I recieved it on time, the product looks well make, quality parts, and includes features not visible in the picture alone. I purchased two, and would not hesitate to purchase more.

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Lite Source LS-19598 Icy Pendant Lamp, Polished Steel with Clear Review

Lite Source LS-19598 Icy Pendant Lamp, Polished Steel with Clear Acrylic Shade
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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It is a beautiful lamp. I gave it to a family friend to the premiere in their new home and were grateful. The installed inthe main room and looks explendida, both during the day and off at night lit. Them is happy and me too.

Es una bella lampara. Se la regalé a una familia de amigos para que la estrenaran en su nueva casa y estuvieron agradecidos. La instalaron enla sala principal y se ve explendida, tanto apagada en el día como encendida en la noche. Ellos esta felices y yo también.

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Love this light in our new modern house. Great quality, looks beautiful. Very pleased with the purchase that I made!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Discount Kichler Lighting 70745 Andre 28-Inch Portable Table Lamp, Polished

Kichler Lighting 70745 Andre 28-Inch Portable Table Lamp, Polished Nickel with Off-White Linen Hard Back Shade
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have purchased many lamps over the years, replacing older lamps to match newer styles and decor. Of all the table lamps I have purchased, these are by far the nicest. Honestly, the pictures do not do them justice. They are very easy to assemble and appear well made. I am not sure how they will hold up over time, but I have no complaints about them at all.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Best SE - Table Magnifier - Illuminated, Black, 5x, 3.5in. - MC353B Deals

SE - Table Magnifier - Illuminated, Black, 5x, 3.5in. - MC353B
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I own a SE Desk Magnifier lamp so I know what I got wasn't what DBROTH is advertising. I ended up with a lamp by HAWK, which is a cheap, worthless piece of junk. If you try to use the magnifier and bend the lamp part down, the whole lamp falls forward. The base is not heavy enough to support the lamp. The neck of the lamp is too flimsy to stay in position. What I got looked like it might have been a display model because it was badly scratched the the lid to the magnifier didn't lay flat. I returned the two lamps I bought and I am now trying another vender through Amazon. I was very disappointed with this vendor and product. PLEASE NOTE THAT I DID NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM FROM HOBBYTOOLSUPPLY. I am reordering this item from Hobbytoolsuppy and hopefully it will be the correct item. October 24th update: I have just received my new order from Hobbytoolsupply and they are in fact the SE lamps that are advertised by Hobbytoolsupply. I am very happy with my two new lamps. I do beading and these are perfect lamps for working with small beads. I would highly recommend these lamps as long as they are SE Lamps and not some cheap rip off look alike.

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This has proven to be a tremendous benefit, reducing eye strain significantly when doing close work. The "ring" of non-glare, flourescent light around the lens enables you to clearly view detail on even the smallest of items. And, Anytime Tools customer service is second to none! You can't go wrong with this magnifier when you consider the cost versus most others on the market!

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If you use this magnifying lamp curved over, looking at something on the tabletop (as pictured and illustrated on its box) the whole lamp tips over. I don't know what the other reviewers are using it for (or how) but if your intent is to light and magnify small work on your table top (such as modeling or electronics)... FORGET IT. This lamp is awful unless you're willing to fix it by adding weight to the lamp base.

Also, the magnifying lens only works correctly with the lens a precise, fixed distance from the table top and then a precise, fixed distance between your eyes and the lens. You can't vary one and compensate by adjusting the other. Just weird.

Not well thought out. Wouldn't recommend it. Won't buy it, or any other product from the company that made it.

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The bulb shorted out as soon as the lamp was plugged in and a replacement can not be purchased. DB Roth (seller) can or will NOT replace the lamp or bulb so I have the option to pay shipping again to return it for a partial refund or just to foget about it. Either way the recipient doesn't get his Christmas gift, and I get only hassles!

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The GoodThe size and magnification of this lamp are just wonderful for working on projects that need a 5X magnification. I found the 12" neck to be a very good height for projects that I was holding in my hands. It would not, however, focus on anything laying on the table where the lamp was placed.

The Bad Despite very limited use in terms of the length of time the bulb was illuminated, it burned out very, very rapidly. Rats!!

The Difficult The bulb in the lamp does not have a manufacturer listed and a call to the manufacturer of the lamp was worthless. Fortunately I was able to find a very nice replacement bulb from Global Industrial Equipment (13 Watt Energy Saving Fluorescent Bulb 6400K, Model 250939) which is carried by Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042RL6HI/ref=oss_product ). The replacement bulb fit perfectly and my magnifying lamp is as good as new. Given that this bulb is used in other lamps carried by Amazon, my hunch is that it will be much more durable than the original.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cheap Normande Lighting 13W CFL Spectrum Accent Lamp with White Painted

Normande Lighting 13W CFL Spectrum Accent Lamp with White Painted Ceramic Base
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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This is an inexpensive little lamp so I didn't expect anything special. I got it because I wanted a very small lamp to sit on a side table in the entry hall. It doesn't look quite like the photo in the product description (from any angle); the top "stem" where the bulb and shade attaches is more prominent. It's okay for what I wanted it for, but it's not quite as cute as I thought it was going to be. It is very lightweight; I was almost concerned that the power cord itself was going to pull it off the table. It does come with a long-life bulb, which is a plus. I'm not unhappy with the purchases, but I probably would have gotten something else if I knew how it actually looked.

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As other reviewers have stated this is a small lamp. It does give off a bright light, however, not sure why it has a black cord seems clear or white would have been better.

Monday, September 1, 2014

iHome iHL31-Black 35-Watt Halogen Desk Lamp with iPod/mp3 Docking Review

iHome iHL31-Black 35-Watt Halogen Desk Lamp with iPod/mp3 Docking Station and Surround-Sound Speakers, Black
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This is a great product. The sound is surprisingly good for the size and having the remote to control the ipod is very useful, since you can't from the base. Only sound, power, and light on/off control is on the lamp itself. The bass enhancement is a one-press button that does very little, but that's to be expected from a unit this small.(5watts total output) The base support is solid unlike the cheaper iHL10, but it came out of the box a little loose, so I had to tighten the large flathead screw to keep the shaft in the position I preferred. (problem easily solved) Plus, you can also adjust the head to point in any position as well. The halogen bulb shines bright & much better than my traditional lamp.

Lowes had these on clearance with their XMAS items, so I picked it up for $25.00 new! Frankly, I think it's too spendy at $100+ for what you get. With all of its coolness, full controls on the base would have been nice along with a spot to stash the controller, and because of the high street price I'm giving it 4 stars.

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I have had my lamp for almost two years now and it has served me wonderfully as a bedside lamp. The only problem I have recently had is that the bulb burned out and I have been unable to find the correct size replacement. When the bulb burns out, your ipod wont play, so the lamp becomes useless. I looked at Lowes, where I bought the lamp, but they did not have the correct size per the manual.....anyone else have this problem and where do I find the replacement bulbs????

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The iHome desk lamp/iPod docking station has surprisingly good sound for such compact speakers (much better than the ones in my computer). I have this set up in my office at work and have the added bonus of a halogen light too, which comes in handy for task lighting. Also included is a small remote that allows you to control the iPod as well as the light. It fits all size iPods mine is a classic and fits right in place, but if you have a nano or other size, there are inserts to allow them to fit in place.

With a sleek and contemporary design, it is a bit costly at over $100 but I managed to find it at a discount store for $40, making it an even sweeter deal.

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Love It. Works great, sounds great, great lighting.

I use it at my workstation, and with limited desk space this is a great

product.

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My husband bought the iHome desk lamp with speakers iHome Desk Lamp with Surround Sound Speakers and iPod/mp3 dock, Black. I absolutely love it. The speakers have great quality for their size. It's easy to use and I love the light that it has. It's perfect for my desk at work. I highly recommend this product.

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