Truthful Reviews On Good Desk

9 Comments to “Truthful Reviews On Good Desk”

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   McGrath October 13, 2010 at 7:11 pm

   I’m pleased with this product and intend to keep it. It arrived in good condition. Other buyers may want to know that the product’s exact dimensions are: 19.44″ x 35.13″.
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   Fasching October 14, 2010 at 7:38 am

   I’d have to agree with the other reviewers. This is a great product, and definitely does the job well. Unfortunately, the shipping box they put it in subjects it to unnecessary bending and folding that can, if you’re unlucky, result in a less than desirable look in your brand new purchase. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’d rather have to pay up a few dollars for you to get the shipping situation under control than have to worry about getting a product delivered that is cracked or folded.

   Get it together.
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   Koning October 14, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   This is the best desk pad for your desk or anything you want to protect.
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   Jorgenson October 15, 2010 at 7:35 am

   I decided I needed to protect my new desk’s veneer top from scratches and my laptop’s heat. Now that I’ve put it to use, I found some other reasons to really like this material: smudges don’t show up, I don’t need a coaster for my drink, works good as a mousepad, grips the desk surface well, and gives my office a professional look.
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   Anderson October 15, 2010 at 7:33 pm

   Bought 2 of these for a desk top. They are good quality and very much see through. You should note though that the advertised dimensions of 20″ x 36″ is approximate — the actual size is 19 7/8″ x 35″. Shipping was very fast too.
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   Freibergs October 16, 2010 at 6:50 am

   Electrix Illumination 2225Z-BK Desk Lamp

   Pros:

   - Even though Electrix calls this an “incandescent” desk lamp, 13w compact florescents (equivalent to 60 watt bulbs), or smaller, will fit. Higher wattage mini or micro-mini compacts with larger diameter bottoms, won’t fit. However, the lamp accepts virtually any incandescent bulb you might want to use. I’ve settled on a 75 watt incandescent, since it projects plenty of white, non-flickering light, and comes on instantly.

   - Although this lamp may, at first glance, appear similar to inexpensive models sold by stores such as Staples and Office Depot, that’s where the similarity ends. The Electrix (except for the base) is very good quality. The lamp head stays where you put it, with no slipping down or frame drooping. The “plates” at the three points where the frame sections intersect are steel instead of the usual plastic found on cheaper models. The switch is the on/off type sold at most hardware or lamp stores, in case it ever needs replacing. The paint is well done.

   - An inner shade keeps the outer shade cooler and increases light output because it’s white. With a 75 watt bulb, the outer shade still gets hot, but not so much that you can’t hold it during adjustment. A 100 watt incandescent is too bright for my tastes, plus the outer shade then gets too hot to handle. There is a small wire handle at the shade’s bottom for movement, if the heat bothers you. I’ll switch to a 13w compact florescent in the summer, since that type of bulb doesn’t [also] heat the room.

   Cons:

   - The base isn’t nearly heavy enough. Rotate the lamp only a little to one side and the whole thing falls over. The base support post must be at the furthest point away from the lamp head for any stability at all. Fully extend the lamp outward from there, and it only reaches 18″ (support post to center of bulb); not even close to the 28″ claimed. At an 18″ extension, the lamp slowly falls over and you have to catch it to prevent it from crashing down. Raised all the way vertically, with the shade pointed down, the bottom of the shade is 19″ above the desk.

   Other:

   - To see this lamp next to a computer keyboard, to get a feel for its size, click on Customer Images, above.

   - Although shoplet dot com shipped the lamp in the factory box, rather than packing it in a secondary box, it arrived undamaged.

   Summary:

   Shame on Electrix for the tip-over design, which severely limits lamp head positioning. The cast iron weight in the base should be twice as heavy, at least. I threw the factory base in the trash and mounted the lamp in a desk lamp clamp from my previous desk lamp. Now, it won’t tip over no matter how it’s positioned, or how far it’s extended. Electrix is well aware of this design defect, proven by the fact that they install a machine “stop” screw in the base plate to prevent the lamp from extending beyond 18″ to reduce tip-overs. With a desk clamp supporting the lamp, the stop screw can be removed, allowing the lamp to extend up to 24″ (if laid almost flat), and to also allow it move backward two more inches. I’m satisfied with the lamp ONLY because I happened to have that desk lamp clamp. Mounting the lamp in the supplied base was unacceptable to me. Three stars is generous.
7. 

   Longo October 16, 2010 at 7:12 pm

   Ordered this lamp to replace a bankers lamp on my desk. I needed a brighter light that covered a larger area. The lamp arrived on time, performed as expected, and I am quite satisfied.
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   Brown October 17, 2010 at 7:22 am

   This is a wonderful product. It looks great on my desk, works well, and is very well made. I have put a heavy compact flourescent bulb in it and it is still very stable with the arm fully extended. I also love that it is made in the USA. Think of the americans that are employed making this lamp while you enjoy how well it works.
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   Fairman October 17, 2010 at 6:53 pm

   Good choice, but pricey. Quality metal construction. For some reason CFL bulbs don’t work, so you’ll need to stock up on incandescent bulbs. Note: In about three years 60 watt incandescent light bulbs won’t be sold.

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