desk lamps

The Best LED Desk Lamps For 2012

January 31, 2012 by Justin Thomas 70 Comments

LED desk lamps have a lot going for them. Besides being energy efficient, LED lamps run much cooler than conventional desk lamps, and you can expect the LEDs to last for 10-15 years. Watch out for poorly made LED lamps though — I have an Adesso Lamp that lost 7 of its 20 LEDs in… [Continue Reading]

Liquid-Filled LED Bulbs: 360 Degree Light

September 13, 2009 by Justin Thomas 33 Comments

I’ve been testing a new LED bulb called the HydraLux. These unique bulbs are filled with a clear liquid coolant (a non-toxic paraffin oil). Other LED bulbs use large metal fins or fans for cooling purposes. The advantage of using a liquid coolant is that the LED bulb can produce 360° light like a regular… [Continue Reading]

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LED Bulbs Could Light Homes In Less Than Three Years

January 10, 2008 by Justin Thomas 10 Comments

LEDs lights are very efficient, but because of their structure, much of the light in standard LEDs becomes trapped, reducing the brightness of the light. Because of this, LEDs are only useful for “task lighting” in the home — as floor lamps and desk lamps. Now researchers believe they have found a way of introducing… [Continue Reading]

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LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)

July 29, 2004 by Justin Thomas 4 Comments

In recent years, significant advances have been made in the manufacturing of LED bulbs. Once used only as power indicators on appliances, LEDs can now be used to light a room or in powerful flashlights. Some of the advantages of LEDs are: LEDs use about 1/50 of the power of standard incandescent bulbs, and half… [Continue Reading]