Let there be light - and lots of ways to control it.
February 23, 2013 
Satechi has been making clever accessories for the past few years that are attractively priced. Their Smart LED Desk Lamp is one of the newest. It’s multi-purpose device that offers many ways to brighten a room, while adding a USB charging device at the base of the lamp. (It’s in the back of the lamp, so it’s out of the way. Charging power is 5V/700 mAh.) There are four touch controls to toggle between four different brightness levels. Here’s how Satechi describes the four lighting modes:
Reading Mode – Stimulates concentration and reduces eye strain with mid-range color temperatures (4300K-5300K)
Study Mode – Increases attention and concentration with high-range color temperatures (6000K-7000K)
Relaxation Mode – Promotes relaxation along with improved mood with low-range color temperatures (2500K-3300K)
Bedtime Mode – Encourages deep sleep with a comfortable soft light (2500K-3300K)
Within each of those modes you vary the light with the up/down touch arrows. The company says the Smart LED Desk Lamp has a lifespan of 40,000+ hours. The energy efficient lamp consumes only 1/8 of the power of an incandescent lamp and less than half of the power of a florescent lamp. That translates to only about 11 watts of power consumption! Additionally, the timer function automatically turns off the lamp after an hour of inactivity to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. The Smart LED Desk Lamp is made of three joints able to adjust the LED panel up to 140 degrees and the frame up to 90 degrees to ensure it fits perfectly on any desk. It’s available in black and white. The product sample I received is black. It’s really sleek with it a high tech look, but it does gather fingerprints quickly. My guess is the white version may not show fingerprints as much. For this many features, the price is right too. Introductory price is $99.99 at Satechi.net and at Amazon.com There’s no mention of the price going to the suggested $150 retail.
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