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Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp

Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp

Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp: 3.0 stars; ( 94 reviews)

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Model: 12816-US

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Ideal for close-up work.

Multi-functional 3-position clamp-on lamp with on/off switch on head

Uses 60-watt Incandescent Bulb or 13W CFL Bulb included
Black
Height: 43-1/4" with 36" reach
On-Off on Shade
Weight: 2.58lbs.
Magnifies 3x-Diopter Magnifer
This lamp uses the following bulb skus: 840306 (Incandescent) 4/pk or 452819 (CFL) 6/pk
Consider bulb SKU 840306
Consider bulb SKU 452819
1-year mfr limited warranty

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Tensor Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp

3.0

(based on 94 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Area of illumination (37)
Good size/fit (20)
Easy to clean (18)
Attractive (16)
Convenient on/off (15)

Cons

Flimsy construction (38)
Difficult setup (6)
Difficult to change bulbs (4)
Limited illumination (4)
Short cord (4)

Best Uses

Work (18)
Informal use (16)
Office (16)
Reading (10)
On top of desk (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (47), Budget shopper (32), Midrange shopper (15), Stylish (6), High-end shopper (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (37), Business (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

Good Value With Some Compromises

First things first: the magnifier feature on the lamp head is ingenious in design and works great. If you occasionally find yourself squinting at teeny-tiny printed material, or if you run into difficulty threading a needle or doing other fine work, this lamp is for you. In addition, the lamp was very inexpensively priced at Staples. On the down side, the lamp head and head swivel are plastic, not metal, and the entire unit is not nearly as solidly built as more expensive units. However, the unit stands tall and adjusts well. The 13 watt CFL bulb included with the lamp (its maximum rating) provides only moderate illumination. Think of this lamp as a supplemental task light to be used along with another light source (i.e., overhead lighting). Don't buy it for a dimly-lit cave or a heavy-use environment. All in all, a unique product for the value shopper.

Most Liked Negative Review

Very Good Lamp, but

I work with stained glass and other hobbies. The lighting and magnification of this lamp is great for me. The articulated arm works well. I use a Sylvania 13w-120v-60hz Fluorescent MiniTwist bulb and it provides very good lighting. I've only had this lamp 2 weeks and the plastic clamp has broken. Reading other reviews, I now realize this appears to be a weak point of the lamp. I am returning it today for an exchange because I still like it. I'll review the results of my new lamp after using it for a few weeks. Parts of the lamp are light weight and a little flimsy, but in the way I use the lamp it doesn't affect me. And, where can you buy a lamp like this for the price? I haven't seen any with these features at this low price. I would have rated it higher if the clamp had not have broken after two weeks.

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Reviewed by 94 customers

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9/14/2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Very Good Lamp, but

By Ben

from Roy, UT

About Me Bargain Hunter, Practical

Pros

Area Of Illumination
Convenient On/Off
Long Cord

Cons

Difficult To Change Bulbs

Best Uses

Hobby

Comments about Tensor Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp:

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9/17/2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bright idea, needs more support

By Betty

from Kitsap County, WA

About Me Practical

Pros

Area Of Illumination
Compact size
Convenient On/Off
Dust cover on magnifyer
Easy To Change Bulb
Easy To Clean
Uses incandescent bulb

Cons

Clamp is too smallweak
Falls off table
Hard to adjust

Best Uses

Needlework

Comments about Tensor Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp:

I use this product to do counted cross-stitch
It is hard to find a place to attach the clamp. The clamp is too small and falls off the table when I try to adjust the lamp. The top part of the lamp, where the light is attached is hard to adjust and sometimes moves out of adjustment.
This lamp has many good features: compact size, uses a regular light bulb, the cover over the magnifying glass, and the ability to move it to different locations. However the size and strenght of the clamp prevents its use.

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9/12/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Great Concept...Faulty Product

By Fritchchef

from CT

About Me Bargain Hunter, Practical

Pros

Easy To Change Bulb

Cons

Bulbs Break Easly
Clip Attachment Faulty

Best Uses

Cross Stitch
Models

Comments about Tensor Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp:

* The clip attachment does not stay attached causing many broken bulbs.
* Great for Hobby Work (models, cross stitch, needlework...)

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5/21/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Poor quality detracts from good product.

By Benchtech

from Allentown, PA

About Me Practical

Pros

Area Of Illumination

Cons

Difficult To Change Bulbs

Best Uses

Repair work

Comments about Tensor Black Incandescent Magnifying Clamp-On Desk Lamp:

The lamp works well, although to put in a power saver bulb I had to remove the heatshield. The only other problem is that the base is inferior and has broken, relegating the entire lamp to trash even though it still works.