Grandrich ES-201 EZ Reader Table Lamp w/ 27w Fluorescent Bulb

I purchased this desk lamp because my old drafting table fluorescent lamp had finally died. This lamp is very reasonably priced, compared to many others similar desk lamps that cost a lot more. The light color is what I call "cool white" and is ideal for review of fine detail drawings, etc.When I first plugged in the lamp it came on for a second or so, then went dead (ballast ?). I returned the lamp to amazon.com for an exchange and was really impressed with their on-line return system (even lets you print out pre-paid shipping labels !). They promptly shipped me a replacement lamp that has worked fine so far.The only concern I have is that the fluorescent light tube is a special design that is not available from any hardware store; you will have to order it from the lamp manufacturer.

I am a bookworm, and I bought this lamp to provide the proper light for reading. The light is in the spectrum that mimics natural sunlight, so it minimizes eye strain. It is meant to be a table lamp-- the light doesn't cast very far. It's perfect for setting on a nightstand; the neck swivels so that you can direct the light right to what you're reading. The base is fairly large, which provides good stability, but you should be prepared to clear a space for it to sit on. Mine fits on a fairly small nightstand and there's still room for books, alarm clock, etc. The switch to turn it on or off is located at the top of the lamp, which is a bit awkward when you're trying to reach it from bed, but that really is the only thing I'd change about it. I've been using mine nightly for four months, and so far it's still going strong. My eyes no longer get as tired as they did from reading with a regular bedside lamp.

Overall, this lamp was a good buy. It provides good lighting and it was relatively cheap compared to Verilux. However, 5 minutes after I turn it on, it makes this sound as if a rubber band had hit it. I think it might be the metal prongs that are supposed to hold the bulb in place. The prongs are really poorly made and don't fit the bulb so if you shove it into place, it'll fit somewhat sideways. I'm guessing after I turn it on, the bulb somehow pops out of the prongs, but it doesn't fall out of the lamp so it's not a big problem.

This desklamp is actually gray in color instead of white as it appears; it's also quite heavy, big, and sturdy but not compact. The light quality is on the upper end, but the temperature can get very hot (but not hot enough to melt the plastic) and the lamp stopped working after 4 months. The bulb claims to work for 10,000 hrs, but I doubt it would.Overall, not recommended because you can get slightly better light quality for a better price by purchasing a "day-light" 5500k florescent bulb (Alzo digital, for example. However be warned that these bulbs are bigger than standard ones so it might not fit your conventional desk lamp. They can get similarly hot but not hot enough to melt the lamp)I know there are light bulbs that remain cool, but I personally haven't tried them. for example the bulbs used in these lights[...]

I bought this lamp in August of 2009. I am just now having to order a replacement bulb. I use the light every evening for a couple of hours at least. and it has lasted six and a half years. I think this is a great desk lamp, I don't have an overhead light in my family room where my computer desk is. The two lamps in the room are across the room on the other side. So I really needed light at my desk. This one has worked great. I doubt the next bulb will last as long as this one has. But I can hope. I didn't realize how long I had owned this lamp until I checked my order history to see what kind of bulb this lamp used.

After a lot of research about reading lamps, i finally bought this through amazon. It arrived in 4 days and was nicely packed. It came with a warranty paper and instructions to assemble it. It was very easy to fix and though first time after fixing when i tried to adjust its neck it creaked a little, but later i could adjust its height easily. The spectrum of light was good, the light was soft, the bulb did not heat too much (though they did heat up).I found it ideal for reading, sewing, knitting, art work. The base is very stable, does not tend to fall, (given that the height of neck including the head is considerable). I can not comment about the durability yet but it sure looks like its going to last long. Grandrich ES-201 EZ Reader Table Lamp w/ 27w Fluorescent Bulb

This lamp is absolutely horrendous. Don't waste your time with this product. First, this lamp flickers. I've learned to deal with the flickering by turning it on and off a few times before it no longer flickers. After a few weeks of using this product, I heard a loud pop right before the lamp no longer worked and assumed it was the light bulb. After buying a replacement bulb, the lamp still didn't work. The product has a 2-year warranty, so I called the company and they immediately knew what was wrong with it. They sent me a replacement part and a very simplistic diagram on how to fix it. Unfortunately, I am unable to remove the old part to replace it with the new part (and I am an Electrical Engineering major). I called the company again to ask how to remove the old part and the tech (a guy with a thick accent) told me to go out and buy my own wire connectors. This isn't warranty if I have to spend money to fix it. Long story short, this product is crap so don't waste your time. It will break down on you guaranteed. This has happened to many other people (that is why they knew what was wrong with the product when I called without even describing it).