Iogear GCA158U 8-LED USB Flex Light

by Iogear

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000BZ2VL
• Item model number: GCA158U
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 5, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Got a light? Iogear's practical and aesthetically pleasing Flexible USB Light can illuminate a keyboard in even the murkiest situations. Just plug it into your PC's or Mac's USB port and everything becomes perfectly clear. The light is ideal for business travelers putting in late hours in the air, at the office, while giving a presentation, or working at home, illuminating just the space you want brightened without disturbing others.

Features:

• Illuminates your keyboard wherever you are
• Ideal for business travelers working in-flight or during presentations
• Precise illumination–won't disturb others
• Better than overhead lights–no shadows
• Three-position switch allows you to control brightness
• Uses eight LEDs for optimal brightness
• Produces no heat
• USB-powered; no batteries required
• Low power draw for maximum battery conservation
• Small enough to take anywhere
• A complete Iogear one-year limited warranty

The sturdy flexible neck allows you to place the light in a comfortable position for optimum visibility. A handy three-position switch turns the light on softly or brightly–or entirely off. Your safety and comfort are ensured since the light's LEDs bulbs produce no heat. It's like your own overhead light-without all the shadows!

Product Description

Sheds light on any situation through your computer's USB port



IOGEAR's practical and aesthetically pleasing Flexible USB Light can illuminate a keyboard in even the murkiest situations. Just plug it into your PC's or Mac's USB port and everything becomes perfectly clear. The light is ideal for business travelers putting in late hours in the air, at the office, while giving a presentation, or working at home, illuminating just the space you want brightened without disturbing others. The sturdy flexible neck allows you to place the light in a comfortable position for optimum visibility. A handy three-position switch turns the light on softly or brightly - or entirely off. Your safety and comfort are ensured since the light's LEDs bulbs produce no heat. It's like your own overhead light - without all the shadows!

• Illuminates your keyboard wherever you are
• Ideal for business travelers working in-flight or during presentations
• Precise illumination - won't disturb others
• Better than overhead lights - no shadows
• Three-position switch allows you to control brightness
• Uses 8 LEDs for optimal brightness
• Produces no heat
• USB-powered; no batteries required
• Low power draw for maximum battery conservation
• Small enough to take anywhere

• Power Consumption: 5.0V
• Ports: 1 USB Type A Port (male)
• Operating Temperature: 20 to 50 degrees (Celsius)
• Storage Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees (Celsius)
• USB Specification: Works with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports
• Transfer Rate: Speed of Light
• Humidity: 20-80% RH, (Non Condensing)
• Cable Length: 1.5 ft.
• Power Connections: Bus po ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good peripheral for workingin the dark, April 13, 2004

By 

audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iogear GCA158U 8-LED USB Flex Light (Office Product)

I had owned another USB keyboard light, but SOMEBODY in this house chewed on it (eh, Sparky?) and I needed to replace it. I would say that this light is better in one way but worse in another -- ie, it has three settings (off, low and high), which is nice, but the 13-inch cable is not as firm so it doesn't hold the light upright as well. The difference between low and high is one of degree -- 8 LEDs are lit rather than 4, but the area covered is about the same -- approximately a 6 inch ellipse.

Not perfect, but pretty good.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good LED Light, August 21, 2004

By 

David A. Lessnau (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iogear GCA158U 8-LED USB Flex Light (Office Product)

The best thing about this USB LED light is that it has an OFF switch. My previous light of this type didn't. I couldn't get one of my computers to power down its USB ports when the machine was off, so my choice was to either not use that old light or fiddle with unplugging/plugging the light every time I shut down/turned on the computer. With this Iogear model, I can leave the light plugged in all the time and only have to move the switch to turn it off on that one recalcitrant computer. The only slightly negative thing I can note (and the reason for my four star rating instead of a five star rating), is that the "shaft" of this light is somewhat too flexible: if you don't position the light properly, it tends to flop over. The flip side of that "problem" is that the shaft's flexibility makes it easier to reposition the light so that I can slide my keyboard drawer in an out without too much trouble (my light is plugged into my keyboard's USB port). Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small, useful, best 20 bucks I spent on a USB light!, February 3, 2004

By 

Christian Toker (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iogear GCA158U 8-LED USB Flex Light (Office Product)

This is my first USB light I have purchased. I originally purchased this for my laptop. Other uses can be for airplane use or any time you want lighting and privacy.

The 8 LED is very bright and should NOT be looked at directly. There are 3 settings on this device (off, low, high). Low uses 4 LEDs and High uses all 8 leds.

Pros:
Because it's using LED, it does not produce any heat.
Power consumption is low
Flex cable is very useful. Though, I have to adjust the light so it would not fall down.

Cons:
Flex cable is somewhat top heavy so you would have to adjust to find the perfect angle for lighting.
The top 'head' felt somewhat cheap but as long as it keeps on working, no complaints.
The light setting (on high) is bright, but seems more of a 'direct' spotlight than spreading the light evenly. This is more of a annoyance than a true con though.

Overall thoughts:
If you need a USB light (for traveling or whatnot) this is PERFECT. You will not be disappointed even with the 'cons' The price tag is reasonable.