Verilux SmartLight - The Lamp for Learning
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Do you remember that episode of Northern Exposure when Walt uses a special light visor to help his depression caused by the short days in northern areas? Ever since I watched it, I've always been intrigued by the potential uses of full spectrum lighting that essentially replicates wavelengths of natural daylight. Could the use of such lighting have notable, positive impacts on our lives, I wondered? This is why I chose to test out the Verilux SmartLight Desk Lamp.
Your Ideal Study Partner
The SmartLight Desk Lamp features Verliux's patented Natural Spectrum® Daylight. Available in graphite and white, this desk lamp has a flexible gooseneck for precise positioning of light, making it incredibly easy to adjust. It comes with a long-life energy efficient bulb that can be removed with ease. Ordering 27 watt replacement bulbs can be done via the component order form included in the product manual or online at verilux.com. Though it may vary, the life of the bulb can amount to 10,000 hours, making the replacement cost of $19.95 a bit easier to swallow. The wide shine pattern of the lamp illuminates a large work area and the Natural Spectrum® illumination improves visual clarity for increased productivity. Read faster with greater comprehension and study longer without eyestrain.
What the Research Shows
Use of Verilux Natural Spectrum® lighting, in a school setting, increased visual acuity (clarity and sharpness of letters) for over 88% of the study participants.
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A study of full spectrum lighting in schools reported that students perform better, have higher rates of achievement and have less stress and improved attendance.2
Multiple Uses
The Natural Spectrum® lighting provided by the Verilux SmartLight Desk Lamp has proven to be quite useful not just when reading, but also when crafting as well. It has allowed me to obtain true colour captures when photographing objects as well. I can also see further benefits for those who sew and need dedicated lighting to help ease the strain on the eyes.
Win a Verilux SmartLight Desk Lamp!
For a chance to win your very own SmartLight Desk Lamp, complete the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to both US and Canada!
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1. SM Berman Phd, M Navvabb Phd FIES, MJ Martinc OD, J Sheedyd OD Phd and W Tithofe Phd , A comparison of traditional and high color temperature lighting on the near acuity of elementary school children, Lighting Res. Technol. 38,1 (2006) pp. 41-52.
2. Hathaway, W.E.; Hargreaves, J.A.; Thompson, G.W.; Novitsky, D. (1992). A Study Into the Effects of Light on Children of Elementary School Age—A Case of Daylight Robbery. Alberta: Policy and Planning Branch, Planning and Information Services Division, Alberta Education
2. Hathaway, W.E.; Hargreaves, J.A.; Thompson, G.W.; Novitsky, D. (1992). A Study Into the Effects of Light on Children of Elementary School Age—A Case of Daylight Robbery. Alberta: Policy and Planning Branch, Planning and Information Services Division, Alberta Education
Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
61 COMMENTS
I am often dping work to the light on my iphone!! This would be a definite upgrade. Such a cool light!
ReplyDeleteI would love to give this to my daughter who could use this to do her homework.
ReplyDeleteI love to read and find it very difficult to find good lighting after the sun goes down.
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for my kids to use for homework.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my boys' desk. I don't think their lighting is strong enough!
ReplyDeleteRafflecopter name: Sarah S.
This would be so helpful while I work . I love this lamp very much.
ReplyDeleteDOREEN LAMOUREUX
This would be great for reading
ReplyDeletethis would help my daughter with her assignments. Chandra Christine O'Connor
ReplyDeleteI like to read in bed and this would work just great.
ReplyDeleteI have been debating about getting one of these lights, thanks for the review, it does sound like it would be worth picking one up. (Judy Cowan)
ReplyDeleteWe read a lot so would love to win one the try it help and see if it would help with some of the eye strain we tend to get. (Judy Cowan)
DeleteI would love to use this for reading
ReplyDeletemy aging eyes need more light!
ReplyDeletejan
I work mostly at night so this would be a huge help to see what I am doing!
ReplyDeleteRight now I have a small bedside lamp on my desk. With this I would be able to see so much better while working
ReplyDeleteWe are just creating a study area and this would go perfect on the desk!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win for my oldest son. I think it would be great for his study!
ReplyDeletePerfect for my Sons desk!
ReplyDeleteLori R Jackson
My current lamp is not that bright ... always looking for a replacement!
ReplyDeleteI had a Verilux lamp - and then my Mother took it from me. She wanted it for her knitting - so it lives at her house now. Good for her, not so good for me. I found that the bright light helped me concentrate better and made me more productive. I would like to have one again!
ReplyDeletei want one for my late night gaming on pc
ReplyDeleteI have to use the main light at night to use my computer so this lamp would be perfect on the computer desk!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great when I'm editing photos
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my son who just started college , maybe it would help him with his studying late into the night
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this as my desk where I work does not have good lighting.
ReplyDeleteI'd love this in my office space to replace my existing desk lamp.
ReplyDeleteMy office is very dark (in a basement) I don't have desk lamp at the moment but it would be really nice to have one for added light
ReplyDeleteI have a very small shaded lamp that doesn't provide very good lighting, but it's better then the nothing I had prior to that :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this lamp because I currently do not have a lamp by my computer and at night it bothers my eyes.
ReplyDeletethanks
we need a new lamp and this seems like a great one
ReplyDeleteI'm often up late studying and my current lamp doesn't cut it
ReplyDeleteI would like it for working on my computer at night,
ReplyDeleteThis light would be perfect for night-time reading. I tend to get a lot of eyestrain because I have a hard time putting down a good book!
ReplyDeleteI am entering your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteIn response to your question of
Why would you like to win a Verilux SmartLight Desk Lamp?
I want to win this because it looks like a great product and i could use a desk lamp for when i am up late at night entering contests on my computer.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!
I would like to win this for my home office
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a reading light, I don't have one and this one sounds good
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this for reading!
ReplyDeleteI'd love this desk lamp because i just got my very own desk at home so I can do some work and I don't have a lamp yet!
ReplyDeleteI would love the Verilux Smartlight lamp for either my husband's new home office desk (his eyes are going) or for my daughter to do her studies because of its clarity. It really is versatile. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win for my 16 year old son for his desk in his room :)
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my home office. It would reduce eyestrain when working on the computer, and would be perfect for reading.
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for either of my teens desks but honestly I would like to set up an office area for my blog and would love this for me too
ReplyDeletewould be a great light for reading late at night
ReplyDeleteThis would be nice at my computer desk.
ReplyDelete(Debbie W)
I read at night and this would be perfect
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect on my desk
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for when my kids are doing homework.
ReplyDeleteI do a lot of work at my desk and this would be great than turning on the room's light.
ReplyDeleteBailey Dexter I would love this for my sewing. Better lighting is always a great benefit.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win the Verilux SmartLight Desk Lamp so my son could use it when he's working on school work and other projects.
ReplyDeleteI would like to win to have a good night light by my bed to read at night before shutting down for the night.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has her own online business and I think this light would ease her eye strain somewhat
ReplyDeleteWould come in handy for those in the family who love to read.
ReplyDeleteOur current desk lamp isn't very bright and it gets hot quite quickly. We could definitely use a new lamp.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lamp for the entire family. I think my oldest son, who is a high school senior this year, would really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteHuge bookworms here in this family!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win it, because I do a lot of cross-stitch and other needlework, and I need a good light.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this to out on my desk so I can see the computer at night!
ReplyDelete(Karla Sceviour)
I'd love to have this to see better when I make jewelry or other crafts. Lisa L tylerpants(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love this so my daughter can use it when she's doing her homework
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