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What recent technological or design advances have there been in the world of reading lamps?

Jul 5, 2011 8:56 AM

I need a bedside reading lamp. I grew up with an old lamp my parents didn't need anymore, which worked great. While considering buying a new one at long last, I realized that, for all I knew, they make multi-functional wi-fi enabled 8gb solar-powered ergonomic feng-shui etc etc lamps, and I'd hate to miss out on all that!

Or should I just go get one, 'cause there's really nothing like that?

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Incidentally, we're talking about bedside desk lamps here, not the big ol' floor lamps as much. That should help.

deraj828 deraj828
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ikea sells a solar reading lamp http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90154371
they used to also offer to send one to UNICEF for each one purchased. i actually don't recommend it though, i have issues with mine
they sell other solar lamp products too http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=solar

i like this one which can play your ipod plus wake you up with increasingly brighter light
http://www.overstock.com/Health-Beauty/Philips-Sounds-FM-Radio-and-iPod-iPhone-Dock-Wake-up-Light/5608494/product.html

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I use one that has multiple LED's. Plenty of light, low power use and virtually no heat to speak of.

loubriccant loubriccant
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I just saw one that jumps around and plays with a ball!

slotharson slotharson
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This might make a dandy bookmark:

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/3c8eb395-7392-4720-bc60-0f668e2a8de9/credit-card-lightbulb#0

wingnutzero wingnutzero
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My daughter has one from Ikea (five? years old) with a screw on clamp and flexible gooseneck. When the bulb went, I replaced it with an LED bulb ("bright as a regular 40 watt bulb")... it is just as bright and cool to the touch. The bub was almost $20 but should last a long long time.

baqui63 baqui63
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Honestly, this is my reading lamp of choice lately:

http://www.amazon.com/Petzl-E49P-TacTikka-4-LED-Headlamp/dp/B0007Q3R3E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1309962971&sr=8-5

You don't need to worry about sitting up so the book is properly lit, the batteries last a really really long time, there are multiple levels of brightness, and the option of the red tint is great for the eyes at night (and won't bother others around you). It is definitely something to consider...

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