Has anyone used it as a portable lamp? For example to bring to a study desk that has bad lighting? Thanks!
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It is light enough to be portable, but does not run on a battery pack. I have carried it from room to room with no problem. In addition to the 4 levels of light, it also has a + - for each level so you can get just the right amount of light. Great product!!
474816
It is perfect as a desk lamp. Contolled aiming of lighting and eliminates shadows that any over head light gives.
474817
Yes we did, i purchased two of these lamps and we use them as study lamp and bedside night lamp.
919147
I am an artist and use this lamp to work on close drawings. It has a flexible neck, so you can bend it down to shine on a specific place. You could also use it as a reading lamp directly on a book. But I would not use it as the only lighting source in a room.but as the only lamp in a room it would be kind of odd
723750
As I mentioned in my review, the plug on this lamp is only designed to be used with a computer as a USB so it is really very limited in its placement. I had to return it for this reason unless you have a computer in your bathroom and most people don't. Hope this helps.
1111835
Hello, I own one of this lamp and in my opinion is something in-between. Originally is for biking but i use it for caving and photography in caves and I'm very satisfied. The light power is incredible and, as I use it, I never exhaust the batteries. The body of the lamp is in aluminium for dissipate the heat and it make it relatively strong. I achieved take good pictures with my camera on a tripod and using the lamp like a brush who "painted" the scene with light.
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The lamp has a jack labeled "+ DC 4.5V 1.5A" in back which the box describes as a "4.5V AC/DC input (Adapter not included)". I don't know enough about USB to know if that would work. I can't find a Users Manual in my files so it probably did not come with one. But you don't need to order an adapter from the manufacturer, that would not be the cheapest, because a standard one from an electronics store such as Radio Shack or Best Buy is going to work. Bring the lamp along to the store to check the plug size. I have this lamp to use during power outages, and for that it is great. It is a quality item. I get the impression that the batteries will last a long time. But for me the lamp would be undesirable as an everyday light. People say LEDs are very bright. They are not. They are very dim. LED light is exceptionally white with a bluish tinge which is characteristic of bright light. But the illumination it gives is exceptionally low. Exceptionally low. It would not be good for reading or to work under.
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Yes, in a pinch (power outage, etc.). It's the best emergency light I have, though I wouldn't recommend it as a full-time desk lamp.
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I don't think it's bright enough to read by. It's really just a nice, low light that brightens up any dark areas you may have in the room. I originally bought it exactly for that purpose but liked it so much anyway that I decided to keep it lol! Keep looking if you really want something to read by but if you want a nice, trendy looking lamp, this is a good buy =)
980543
The lamp is very bright. However, because you point it in a direction, it would be kind of a weird way to light a whole room (it would be like having the sun in the corner). If that's your goal, I think something like a halogen floor lamp (that bounces light up off the ceiling) would be better. I've used the Atlas lamp for extra reading light when it's behind me, but we put a silver tip bulb in because the bulb itself pointing at you is really bright.
1390291
I love this lamp, however,it is not a reading lamp. More of an ambient light.
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I love the lamp and now own 2. While it is smaller than some lamps it gives lots of great quality light. I really like that you can unplug it and use it any place.
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I haven't, but the thing is BRIGHT! Its in my daughter's room. She wanted some fun lighting so we bought a cheapy movable arm desk light so she can aim it (thinking it wasn't that bright) and it lights up the room, hallway and outside her window. If you're looking to use one light to light up an entire back yard, it won't work, but as a few colored accent lights for parties to color up the place...it should do you nicely. Don't aim the light so people look at it straight on, it is truly very bright.
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The light is focused, yet soft. I use it at my laptop. As a small spotlight at close distance I think it would work if the room is sufficiently dark. I'm trying to imagine how you are going to set it up. As a foot light aimed from the floor or an intervening table. In either case you should not expect good results in a bright room or from a distance. I guess I didn't answer, did I?
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It should be fine. I am using mine right now, and it is great. Especially how 2/3 of the table can be tilted up for my notebook or reading, and I still have a small table to write on as well.Great purchase for someone who likes to sit in bed or couch and do work. I think you will be really happy with one. I don't use the light or the ports because I am by an outlet.Good luck!Dorothy
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I don't think it would give enough light for your purposes . Think of it as a good closet light or as a work lamp.
1967256
I use it as a bedside reading lamp. The light intensity can be controlled, and I don't keep it anywhere near as bright as it could get. While it throws off plenty of light, I think you would have to be reading/writing relatively close to the lamp, since it's not large. My favorite lamp.
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Yep...depending on the lamp you'll get decent performance. If you plug in a regular lamp with a regular bulb, you'll run out of time much more quickly than if you plug in an LED light. It actually has a task light on it on a flexible neck. It has 4 LED bulbs in the light and I used it to read with quite handily and I never so much as touched the power level doing so. Hope this helps!
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I don't think it would put out enough light for your needs. It has an adjustable light selector, however, it is my opinion not what I would consider a study light. It really does provide wonderful atmosphere for your room though.