How strong are the magnets that hold the screens into place? How close (or far away) should this lamp be from a computer?
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Sesame, Amazon.com has forwarded your question to me to answer as a confirmed purchaser of the Versilux 10K lux model. The magnets that hold the lenses (screens) in place are .367 inches in diameter (.932mm). There are twelve of them total arrayed vertically on each side of the two halves of the housing. The shell halves easily pop oven with the use of a quarter or my thumbnails inserted into a notch on the top of the light housing. My impression is that the magnets are just strong enough to hold together the two halves of the light housing. There are no warnings in the users manual regarding the use of the light around computers. My personal opinion as a mechanical engineer, however, is that using the light around computers should not be a problem. I have not tried using the lamp around computers, however, so I do not know for a fact if the light would have any effect on a computer. Digby Willard
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No, it's meant to be under a laptop. ANd when it is, the lights are barely see able, so it shouldn't bother you.
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I have mine set for 10 feet away to project about a 45 inch screen. I bought a pull-down blind at Home depot for $50 that covers 7 feet by 5. Much cheaper than a projection screen.
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I owned the Logitech keyboard for a short time but during that period I forgot about the magnets! I did place the keyboard next to my laptop and rested a credit card on top of the keyboard and there was no apparent damage, but it doesn't mean that it couldn't happen with extended exposure. I suggest you contact the manufacturer directly just to be sure. Good luck!
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I have mine about 4 feet to the right of my main PC. I have also used both of my laptops on my desk, and basically set them right on top of the magnets, with no problems. My magnet holds a Bersa 380 (Thunder) and a spare clip. It really works well.
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If you were going to read the book, a real book, with pages and all, it would be fantastic, however, they maybe too bright for a laptop type screen it may give you glare. you could always position the light in a different area for the laptop because those bulbs are bright.
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@Sherry - I can only speak to having a cell phone and an older iPod near the tiles -- and the tiles did not create any sort of problem with those electronics. Personally I believe that the magnets in this product are not strong enough to cause damage to most modern electrical devices. Plasma, LED, and LCD computers, TVs, phones etc do not suffer from the same issues that the older "big" TVs used to (they are "solid-state"). However, you might want to exercise a bit of caution by not placing the entire box of tiles on top of a computer hard drive. Hard drives can be damaged by magnetic fields.
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I just got this product a month ago and have 2 huge screens on my desktop... the glass is quite sturdy- hope this helps-- love the simplicity and strength of it- d
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I have my lamp next to my small tower computer curved at a height of 15" and it looks great. At 18" yours will look really good.
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I've worn mine while working on my laptop and smartphone and had no trouble other than the typical bracelet being pushed into my arm when in contact with the laptop. I've never had a problem with the magnets affecting the computer systems.
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if you were to use this with the screen tops, at least most of the ones I've seen, it wouldn't mount very well. Generally those lids wrap around the tank, and while this would sit above it, it would not be stable. That said, if that is what you have, you could slide the legs off and pretty easily secure the lamp to the screen with some wire or plastic wire ties, depending on the pitch of the screen.
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Since the velvet bracket edges of the screen are slanted inward, I would think the distance is less that 1/2". I have not touched my screen to press it against the wall behind, but the screen is close to the wall for sure. If there is any way relocate the light switch where you will be hanging the screen, I would move the switch before hand. Kelly
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It will depend how big of a screen you want- we have ours set back about six feet and it gives us about a 10 ft screen- but I have to dim lights to get the full picture- now if you were closer it should have plenty of lumens to show up well
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This screen WILL mount to a metal frame. Use the included Velcro mounting stips to attach to metal frame. NO magnets needed to attach to metal frame.
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With the light on its stand on the table in front of you with the lamp pointing to the left or right you should be fine. With the lamp pointing towards you it may be too bright for your eyes.Distance from the lamp depends on what you consider comfortable lighting.Typical LED lamps do not get hot, they do not even get warm.
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The screen has a anti-glare coating and the only glare I have seen is from bright lamps and direct sunlight.Close the curtains and/or turn off any bright lamps and it's fine. Incandescent lighting isn't a huge issue, although it can bee seen depending on lamp placement.
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I have our switch placed about 58 feet from our lamps and there hasn't been a problem. We are extremely pleased with the Stanley 30413 Light Switch Remote. So pleased that we bought three and gave one to our daughter and she loves it.