Ledu L445BK Professional Fluorescent/Incandescent Swing Arm, Clamp-on Lamp Review

I clamped this puppy onto my desk so that I could work on my art projects.Originally, I was hoping to obtain a more natural light (combining the fluorescent bulb with one of those "full-spectrum" bulbs) but it didn't work out the way I'd hoped.However, that small issue aside, I've got some other points I'd like to make:

Pros:
1) Solidly constructed.The springs, arms, and shade are tough.I wouldn't use the parts to build a roll-cage for a 4x4, but for holding it's own weight, bumping into it occasionally, and breaking it down to put in storage, it's plenty rugged - (Note: I haven't actually put it into storage since Igot it, but I wouldn't hesitate!).

2) With a nice, metal clamp at the base, this lamp stays put.Other articulating lamps I've had tended to wriggle off the edge of my desk after 20 or so rotations of the lamp about the base.Not this one. I clamped it to my desk 7 months ago, articulated the heck out of it on regular basis since, and I haven't had to re-tighten it once. Sweet.

3) You don't lose and outlet with this lamp because it's got one at that base. I plug my laptop into it and I plug other electronic devices requiring A/C power. Be still, my beating heart.

4) This thing's got a vicious, 40" reach and it stays where you put it.No sagging; not even a slow droop.40" reach.Damn, where do I sign?

Cons:
1) You know that base outlet I talked about in (3) above? Yeah, about that: it rotates with the lamp.If you plan on rotating the lamp about the base beyond 90 degrees while having something stationary plugged in, it might harsh your buzz a bit to know that the prongs (of the electronic device that you've got plugged in) could get bent outta shape and ripped out. It happened to me while I was rotating the lamp about the base.Also, the cord of that electronic device you've got plugged in could also get wrapped around the base, hindering the movement of the lamp - that happened to me too. I wept quietly but nobody was around to see me.

2) Like all fluorescent lamps, you got that annoying hold-the-button-in-the-on-position-and-then-let-go mechanism to switch it on.This means you gotta hold the lamp head in place if you're going to turn on the fluorescent part. Not a deal-breaker.

3) Like the other reviewers,I got some sketchy packaging from the seller, Shoplet.Everything was there, it came in time, and the price was great but something about the way it was packed called to mind a shady, back-alley purchase out the back of a van... ...where you get great deal with no regrets.

This lamp only gets 4 starts because of the cons.However, if those cons don't seem like cons at all, then you got yourself a 5-star product, pal... time to add to cart.

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Product Description:
UL Listed Manufacturer's three-year mechanical, one-year electrical warranty Two-prong plug Three-way switch for incandescent, fluorescent or Convenient positioning handle on shade. 40" reach swing arm. Clamps on up to 2" thick surfaces.

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