Ott-Lite L13338 VisionSaver Portable Magnifier Lamp

by OttLite

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000050H2S
• Item model number: L13338
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,306 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 28, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Capture the feeling of the great outdoors while sitting at your computer or in the office. The Ott-Lite VisionSaver lamp simulates natural daylight, reducing eyestrain and allowing you to see colors and definition more accurately. Developed by Dr. John Nash Ott, the Ott- Lite uses a blend of phosphors to provide a natural light that won't wear on you over time as other artificial lighting can.

A shield on the top of the lamp contains the 1x magnifier (which actually magnifies 2x) that adjusts by sliding it back and forth. When not in use, the magnifier can be folded up inside the shield. There is no on-off switch, but the light will turn off automatically when the shield is folded down.

The base of the lamp can be swiveled 360 degrees for a perfect fit in any work environment. Standing just 12 inches tall, the portable Ott- Lite is best suited for task lighting. A convenient carrying handle allows you to move it easily from one workspace to another. It is also equipped with two data ports (one on each side of the base) for connecting to your laptop, modem, or telephone.

When we examined the Ott-Lite, we found its effect to indeed be more like natural daylight than the standard desk lamp we used for comparison. The Ott-Lite's 5-inch bulb provided a crisp yet soothing light without being too bright, while the standard desk lamp gave off a focused yellowish glow. Colors appeared more accurately with the Ott- Lite, and we detected virtually no glare on the computer screen, so text and detail looked sharper.

The Ott-Lite would be ideal for graphic arts professionals or anyone who would like to bring a little of the outdoors in. It comes with a one-year warranty, instructions for assembly, telephone cord, and a magnifier cleaning cloth.

Product Description

The OTT Lite L13338 incorporates the research of Dr. John Ott whose work involved duplicating natural light for use indoors

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ott lite, November 26, 2002

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This review is from: Ott-Lite L13338 VisionSaver Portable Magnifier Lamp (Office Product)

As soon as I can afford to get the other type of Ott-Lite's for the other rooms in the house where I like to read I am going to do it. This is the best quality light. Currently I just have the portable and I move it from my computer desk to wherever I am reading. This was a great investment for my eyes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help, February 10, 2007

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ladyr "ladyreader" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ott-Lite L13338 VisionSaver Portable Magnifier Lamp (Office Product)

I bought an older version of this lamp years ago (no magnifier), and it has been a part of my "office health kit" ever since. I purchased a small round mirror (about a foot in diameter) at a craft store and I stand the lamp on it, plus I added a small mirror fastened against the upright "post" - so when it is open and lit, the whole fixture radiates more light, in more directions, then just the lamp along (reflected rays).

I have worked quite a variety of office jobs since I bought this, and always take it with me and set it to the left of the computer, where I tend to focus when I'm not looking at the screen (and where I place material to read, or to type). I've recommended it to quite a few people for a similar usage, and am totally satisfied with the product. It's made an enormous, positive difference in my life, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat!

4.0 out of 5 stars VissionSaver Portable, July 9, 2006

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Ward D. Wilcox "Philatelist _ Numismatist" (Wilkes-Barre , PA , USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ott-Lite L13338 VisionSaver Portable Magnifier Lamp (Office Product)

Light is easy on the eyes , but not powerful enough at 13 watts .
Eighteen would be much better . Magnifier is clunky and basically unusable . An option to run on batteries would have been nice . I bought this lamp thinking portable meant AC/DC operation . I like the auto-shutoff when arm is pushed down .