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OttLite Natural Daylight Desk Lamp Review and Giveaway

Desk Accessories & Office Tools — 15 November 2010
OttLite Natural Daylight Desk Lamp Review and Giveaway
OttLite Side View Switched On

OttLite Side View While Switched On

The good folks at OttLite asked if I would be interested in checking out their new OttLite natural daylight desk lamp, and giving away 3 of them to some lucky readers, so of course I jumped at the chance to check out this cool light and give you guys a chance to win one.  It was also good timing because I am trying to make sure I mix things up a bit and review more cool office supplies that are not just pens and notebooks.

OttLite Natural Daylight Desk Lamp Front View

OttLite Natural Daylight Desk Lamp Front View

The OttLite natural daylight desk lamp will literally change the way you look at things.  The special full spectrum lamp creates the closest thing you can get to natural daylight, and will help you to see colors more accurately while also reducing eye strain and glare.  When I plugged this light in and turned it on, I quickly noticed that instead of the usual yellow tinged hue kicked out by traditional light bulbs, I was seeing a much more crisp clean white light that really did light up my desk as if I was outside.

When I sat down to read with the new desk lamp, it showed a more dramatic difference than I had initially expected.  The black text on white paper in the book I was reading really jumped off the page instead of how with a normal light, it is sometimes more like a dull washed out look.  For the most part, I’ve never had any significant or noticeable fatigue when reading under a normal light, but I can imagine that for someone who does have those problems, this light would probably make a difference.  I also did some checking around online and there are many people including artists and photographers who rely on these lights to bring out detail and bring out the true colors in the items they are working with.  I also feel that in addition to the cleaner and crisper appearance of what I was reading, the light really gave a more vibrant feel to the room I used it in which is kind of hard to quantify.  I never would have noticed how dull and dreary a regular light-bulb can make a room look and feel if it weren’t for this OttLite natural daylight lamp.

OttLite On Off Switch

A Closer Look at the Push-Button On/Off Switch

Visually, the OttLite natural daylight desk lamp immediately reminded me of the shape of a stingray.  To further cement that image in my head, the way that the cord comes out the back also looks like it could be a tail.  At its peak, the desk lamp measures about 14″ high, and from the front to back it is about 13″.  The footprint of the desk lamp is relatively small at about 5″ wide, and about 7″ from front to back.  Another nice thing about this lamp from a practical perspective is that the bulb is rated to last up to 10,000 hours, and it emits a lower amount of heat than a standard light bulb.

My only minor issues with the OttLite natural daylight desk lamp have more to do with the design rather than the functionality.  Personally I found the on/off push-button to be a little bit difficult to use sometimes because of how thick the base is.  As a guy with average size hands, there just isn’t a good way to get a firm one-handed grip on the light’s base to press the button.  This certainly is not a deal-breaker because of the other great qualities that the light provides far outweigh the need for my lazy self to actually have to use two hands to turn this on and off.  I feel like this issue could probably be solved with a few sturdy rubber feet placed on the bottom of the base so the light is not prone to sliding about when you want to turn it on and off.

How 3 Lucky Readers Can Win Their Own OttLite:

Everyone will have up to three chances to enter this giveaway, and there will be 3 different winners selected, each winner will get to select the color of the lamp that they would like.  Below are the three different ways you can enter to win, keep in mind that each entry requires a separate comment be left here on the review.  Please note that this giveaway is limited to US Residents Only.

1. Leave a comment on this thread and tell us which color of the available choices you like the best.  You can check out all of the colors here.

2. Head on over to the OttLite Facebook page and become a fan, then come back here to leave a comment letting us know that you have done so.  If you are already a fan, just leave a comment letting us know that.

3. Sign up for the Office Supply Geek Newsletter and Monthly Giveaway and leave another comment here letting us know you have done so.  Again, if you are already signed up for the newsletter, just leave another comment to let us know.

All entries must be completed by 11:59 PM Eastern on Monday, November 22nd, and the winners will be announced here on Tuesday, November 23rd.  Winners will be selected by a random number generator based on the total number of comments left, so please make sure you leave three separate comments based on your qualifying entries.

Thanks to everyone at OttLite, and thanks in advance for all of you who I hope will enter to win one of these cool natural daylight desk lamps.

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  • http://regardingwolf.com Ryan

    I love the blue. And the red. And really, any colour would be sweet, as my desk is tucked into a dark corner and I really need better light.

    And I’d love to experiment using this for photography of small items.

  • http://regardingwolf.com Ryan

    And of course I get the newsletter! :D

  • Iris

    I’m boring – I’d like the black. I think there’s one that looks like a grey/silver, which is what I’d prefer, but it seems to be out of stock.

  • Iris

    I just became a Facebook fan.

  • Iris

    And I do get the newsletter!

  • Derek

    Those are super cool! I love the black, green, and blue, but any color would be great! A little simulated daylight might help fight the winter blues.
    And I already receive the newsletter as well.

  • Claire in Springfield

    The green is pretty, also the red. I like the size and apparent sturdiness of this little lamp.

  • Steve

    I love OttLite and would prefer the black one if I win

  • Steve

    I went to the OttLite Facebook page and clicked “Like.” I hope that makes me a fan.

  • Steve

    Ah, the rare trifecta! I am indeed a subscriber to the Office Supply Geek newsletter.

  • http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ Speedmaster

    Wow, those look GREAT. I would love to win one in black!

  • http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ Speedmaster

    “Liked” the OttLite Facebook page.

  • http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ Speedmaster

    And already an Office Supply Geek Newsletter subscriber. Thanks! ;-)

  • M Ng

    Ott makes the best lights; I have a full-spectrum floor lamp and love it. I’d love one of these in black. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

  • M Ng

    I already subscribe to the newsletter, thanks!

  • Lineata

    Awesome! I like the silvery one that isn’t listed, but I like the black just as well.

  • Lineata

    And I’ve subscribed to the newsletter.

  • Patrick

    Hmm, I’m torn – I like both the grey and the black!

  • Patrick

    I’ve “Liked” OttLite on Facebook.

  • Patrick

    And I’m already a subscriber to the email newsletter.

  • Eric

    Blue please

  • Suzann

    You might want to correct your caption: “A Closer Look at the Pus-Button On/Off Switch.” I don’t think I want to push a pus-button, LOL!

    I’m a happy subscriber to the newsletter!

  • imgovtdrone

    This is really nice. I would like a pink one to brighten up my drab government cubicle.

  • Sheryl

    I’d like to win the pink one, please :>D

  • Sheryl

    And I’m a proud subscriber to the OSG newsletter!

  • Alex W.

    Okay. I am already a member of the newsletter.

  • Alex W.

    With what I already have in my house, I think the black color would be the best. I agree that it kind of looks like a stingray, and the black one looks like a drunk penguin. I hope I win.

  • Alex W.

    I have become a fan of OttLite on Facebook.

  • http://www.ganymeder.com ganymeder

    The black would be great for my little boy to do his school work by. :)

    I also ‘liked’ the FB page.

    I believe I already get the enewsletter. :)

  • http://aldorris.blogspot.com April

    Pink of course! Looks like a really nice light. Thanks for the review.

  • David Maliniak

    I already have an OttLite… two actually. One of them had to be returned for service but since then it’s performed admirably.
    I like the black and blue ones in this group and would love to win one.
    I’ve “liked” the OttLite Facebook page and already receive the OfficeSupplyGeek newsletter.

    Please count me in for the giveaway!

  • Lindsay

    I like the grey one best, but the black is also really nice.

  • Lindsay

    And I already subscribe to the newsletter.

  • http://www.boogaj.com Julie

    Green or Pink, but they are all nice. I could totally use this since my vision is terrible.

  • http://www.boogaj.com Julie

    I signed up for the newsletter!

  • Erin

    Wow, what an awesome giveaway. Being surrounded by trees, there’s entirely too much darkness in my life. I would choose a black one, probably.

  • Erin

    I already subscribe to your newsletter. :)

  • Erin

    Just became a fan of OttLite facebook page.

  • http://blog.norskwoodshop.com Patrick – The Norsk Woodshop

    I love OttLites! We have 5 of them in the house that we use for different task lighting. I think the blue one looks really fancy! Thanks for running the giveaway!

  • GN

    Black looks best!

  • http://www.ganymeder.com ganymeder

    I liked the FB page.

  • http://www.ganymeder.com ganymeder

    I’m already subscribed to the newsletter.

  • http://www.andymcnally.com Andy McNally

    I may be boring, but the black one would match my other desk items. :)

  • http://www.andymcnally.com Andy McNally

    I already subscribe to the newsletter.

  • Mary B

    Green would actually go best with my room color!

  • Mary B

    I am already signed up for the Office Supply Geek Newsletter.

  • Jimmy Simpson

    I would like the Green one when I win ;-) .

  • Jimmy Simpson

    I am already a subscriber to your newsletter. And again with the Green one.

  • Arleigh

    Thanks for the giveaway! I like the black lamp best

  • Arleigh

    I am now a proud OttLite facebook fan

  • Arleigh

    And I already subscribe to your newsletter

  • Emmeline

    I definitely like the black one the best!

  • Emmeline

    I’m already subscribed to your newsletter :)

  • http://petty.me.uk Matt P

    It reminds me of the 1953 movie version of ‘War of the Worlds’:
    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q-7Wu98Kls8/TIb9aANnRPI/AAAAAAAAAXU/IN5vt4XEwpc/s1600/war+of+the+worlds2.jpg

  • Evan

    Thanks for the giveaway. I like the grey/silver color (which seems to be out of stock)… and the black color second best.

  • Evan

    And, I’m subscribed to the newsletter…

    Thanks for the giveaway. I like the grey/silver color (which seems to be out of stock)… and the black color second best.

  • mike

    green for me!

  • http://stupidhippy.com Aimee

    Green is the bomb :)

  • http://stupidhippy.com Aimee

    And I became a fan!

  • http://stupidhippy.com Aimee

    And I get the newsletter :)

  • http://rhondaeudaly.com Rhonda

    THEY HAVE A GREEN ONE!!! I need a green one. NEED ONE, I tell ya! 8-)

  • http://rhondaeudaly.com Rhonda

    Oh, and I’m a subscriber to the newsletter.

  • http://rhondaeudaly.com Rhonda

    And I’m a fan on facebook.

  • Anne

    I like the blue and the black.

    I signed up for the newsletter! Will fan the facebook page after work!

  • Suellen

    Love one…any color. Big believer in natural light.
    And i get the newsletter.

  • El

    I like the pink one! and the silver one but it seems lots of people do and that’s why there aren’t anymore, perhaps.

  • El

    And of course I subscribe to your newsletter too :D

  • Crystal

    I love the green one!

  • Crystal

    And I’m already getting the newsletter!

  • ChrisJ

    black one is really sexy. i can already see it perched on my dorm desk, illuminating my “homework”.

  • http://www.frozenstamper.blogspot.com Donna

    I love the Green color. I just purchased my first OTT light the other day and I love it! I’m already a FACEBOOK fan of Ott Light and I’ve signed up for your newsletter!

  • Jennifer Flores

    I would love the black one. These look super cool! I am a fan of the facebook page and I also subscribed to the newsletter :)

  • http://quiltobsession.wordpress.com Cathi

    I’d love to win one — love the pink, but any colour would be fine.

  • http://quiltobsession.wordpress.com Cathi

    I am a fan of Ott on Facebook.

  • http://quiltobsession.wordpress.com Cathi

    And I’ve now subscribed to your newsletter.

  • Angie

    I LOVE the green!! I love pretty much any Ottlite!

  • Angie

    “Fanned” Ottlite on Facebook. :)

  • Rhonda

    A nice looking lamp. I like the pink one (although, it looks red in the photo).

  • Pensive

    Of the three options, I like the black.

  • Deb

    The blue one looks awesome

  • imgovtdrone

    OK–I am now a fan on Facebook.

  • Joanne Lendaro

    It’s got to be the blue one!! Thanks!!

  • Joanne Lendaro

    Already a faceboook fan….

  • Joanne Lendaro

    …signed up for the newsletter!! thanks for the giveaway, hope I win!! VERY cool light!

  • Donna

    I’d go with the black one.

  • Melissa

    Love the green, but it’s not available…next choice would be pink!

  • Melissa

    Already receive the newsletter

  • Melissa

    I’m now a fan of OttLite on FB

  • JoAnne Bour

    I have been a fan of OttLite for some time on facebook. I love the new blue light!

  • Jeff

    It looks like they are planning other options, but my favorite of the three listed has to be the black one.

  • Bonnijean Marley

    BLUE!!!

  • Jeff

    I’ve been signed up for the newsletter for some time, and I enjoy it.

  • Jeff

    I’m a fan on Facebook as well now.

  • Bonnijean Marley

    I am already a FaceBook fan.

  • Bonnijean Marley

    Just signed up for the newsletter!

  • Mark Fowler

    I like the sleek look of the black one, I am a fan of Ottlite already. Going to do the newsletter right now. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  • http://kennethfinnegan.blogspot.com/ Kenneth Finnegan

    Sweet.

  • Marco Ramirez

    I love the black! Hope I win

  • Marco Ramirez

    Facebook fan!

  • Marco Ramirez

    newsletter subscriber!

  • http://halffull.org Tom

    I’d love one of these! My eyes hurt with normal lighting. My favorite color is the black.

  • http://halffull.org Tom

    I’m already a member of the mailing list. My favorite color is the black.

  • Kyle

    I’m a fan of the grey lamp myself.

  • Kyle

    And of course, I’m on the email list.

  • Greg

    I’d love a black or silver one.

  • Greg

    Became a fan on Facebook.

  • Greg

    Already get the newsletter.

  • Patty

    Love the black!

  • Patty

    Already get the newsletter.

  • Rosita

    I’d go with the grey —

  • Rosita

    Already subscribe to your newsletter.

  • Kathleen Niemeyer

    Already signed up for newsletter. Comforting to know that others are Office Supply fanatics. OttLite is a favorite of mine already. Just today I moved my old OttLite so I could separate socks! In regular light I couldn’t distinguish different shades of black or even black from dark blue. Thanks for the link to OttLite – didn’t know their product line was that extensive.

  • RC

    Already signed up for the newsletter and lovin’ it!

  • RC

    i can’t decide if I like the pink or green more… happy colors :)

  • RC

    and now I am a fan on Facebook too.

  • http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/ Susan G

    I am a FB fan of OTT-LITE
    Susan

  • http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/ Susan G

    I like the bright blue or the bright green best! Thanks for the opportunity.
    Susan

  • http://michael.theshaffers.org Michael

    Looks nice. I think the basic black would look best on my super hip ultra modern desk.

  • JPU

    black is it

  • JPU

    newsletter member here

  • Denice

    This is exactly what I need! My office/dungeon needs to see the light of day before I turn into a creature of the night….I like the pink or the black. I am looking forward to getting your newsletter!

  • Kristina

    The blue is so pretty! It would match my desk perfectly.

  • andy

    I like the black, but I can’t tell if the other one is sliver or grey. Either way, both classy and slick.

  • albi

    i liked the page,

  • albi

    i like all the colors

  • albi

    im subscribed, of course :P

  • Matt

    Another great give away! Thanks!

  • Matt

    Another comment for already subscribing to the newsletter.

    Thank you so much!

  • Lisa

    Blue would match my kitchen perfectly!

  • sheila

    i am a huge fan of blue! i love blue anything :)

  • sheila

    i became a fan on facebook

  • sheila

    i am already subscribed to the newsletter :)

  • http://theclaymoregroup.com Michael

    I’d have to go with the black. Very nice lamp and at just the time of the year.

  • http://theclaymoregroup.com Michael

    Following on Facebook

  • http://theclaymoregroup.com Michael

    Subscribed to the newsletter and monthly giveaway.

  • http://www.thefryside.com Fry

    I think I dig the black color most.

  • http://www.thefryside.com Fry

    Still a newsletter subscriber!

  • http://www.inklings.aslum.net Ginigin

    Thanks for the great review. I know I Ott to get one, so I hope to win the black and white version.

  • http://www.inklings.aslum.net Ginigin

    And I also subscribe to your newsletter, read it too!

  • http://www.inklings.aslum.net Ginigin

    I have liked the Ott page. Fingers crossed under insignificant lighting.

  • Gun

    ME ME ME!

  • Gun

    Second chance: I am already subscribed to your newsletter. Woot!

  • http://fullcircleadventures.blogspot.com Kimmie

    I would love the pink, but the green is a close second!

  • http://fullcircleadventures.blogspot.com Kimmie

    Liked on Facebook!

  • http://fullcircleadventures.blogspot.com Kimmie

    subscribed to email newsletter!

  • Renee

    I like the black model.

  • Renee

    I am already subscribed to the newsletter.

  • Elise

    I love the black one but know my sweet sixteen daughter would snag the pink one from me!

  • Elise

    I am a loyal email subscriber and twitter follower!

  • http://jennipearl.blogspot.com Jenni

    I love the green!!

  • http://jennipearl.blogspot.com Jenni

    I subscribe to the newsletter

  • Joseph

    They’re all great, but I think I like the blue best.

  • Joseph

    I am a fan of the OttLite facebook page!

  • Joseph

    I am signed up for the OSG Newsletter and Monthly Giveaway! That’s a awfully nice monthly giveaway you’ve got there, too. Wouldn’t it be incredible to win the monthly giveaway AND the light? Then, I could sit at my desk and write with great pens on terrific paper under the wonderful lighting provided by the OttLite. Genius!

  • Aaron Kimmins

    Would love to win one of these!

  • http://daydreamerswelcome.blogspot.com/ JoniB

    Wow! Cool lamps (lights)! I’m a newsletter subscriber and I just did the facebook fan thingy (new facebook user here). Any color but pink and I’ll be delighted beyond belief!

  • Chris Luzader

    I’d go with the black one. I’m so classic. ;)

  • Chris Luzader

    And I’m already subscribed to the newsletter!

  • http://hollywendt.blogspot.com Holly

    I would opt for the blue to complete the illusion of sun and sky. And, well, even if I don’t win, I might have to invest in one of these–what a pleasant addition to a desk!

  • http://diysara.wordpress.com sara

    The grey or black one look nice :D

  • http://diysara.wordpress.com sara

    I subscribe to your newsletter :)

    Thanks for the chances ^^ Have a great weekend!

  • Monica Lopez

    I like the black one
    It would be awesome to win
    right now i have a crappy lamp from ikea

  • PointSpecial

    Natural light > artificial light

  • PointSpecial

    Natural light > artificial light, especially when reading the newsletter (which I am subscribed to…)

  • Nancy B from Many LA

    My favorite color is pink, but I really wish they had purple!

  • Nancy B from Many LA

    I’m already an OttLite fan on FB

  • Nancy B from Many LA

    I signed up for the newsletter!

  • http://okami-whatever.blogspot.com Julie (Okami)

    I like the silver/gray or the black. I liked them on their FB page and I already subscribe to your newsletter.

  • Chris

    Yet another boring person here, but I love the black one.

  • Chris

    And a Facebook fan add…

  • Chris

    And a newsletter subscription.

  • Carol S

    I love Ott lights. I have one on my craft desk and I have a floor Ott lamp right over my shoulder as I sit in my recliner. I would love a new one to take to work! Any color would do but I am fond of blue!

  • Carol S

    I am a facebook fan!

  • Carol S

    ….and I already subscribe to your newsletter (which I look forward to receiving!)

  • Melanie E

    I love the lime green lamp. Thanks!

  • Melanie E

    I already subscribe to your newsletter and really enjoy it!

  • Melanie E

    AND I like Ott light on FaceBook

  • Elizabeth P

    I would love the blue! My desk is practically situated in a cave due to the way my apartment is constructed…I would love to have some daylight on my desk!

  • Elizabeth P

    I become a fan of OttLite on facebook

  • Elizabeth P

    and now I’m signed up for the newsletter!

  • Catherine K

    I would love the red or the black. Need more light in my area. Yes have done the newsletter thing as well

  • Catherine K

    oh yes and facebook too!

  • http://jessicavarin.wordpress.com Jessica Varin

    I love good lighting! Count me in for black and white.

  • Subgirl

    I just subscribed to the newsletter. I’d totally looove the pink! My “office/studio/guestroom/big pile of stuff” is supposedly red and pink. It’d look awesome! (And be great for sewing since my eyes are going…)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Sy/762597930 James Sy

    I agree that at first glance the shape is reminiscent of a stingray.  With that said, the Grey/Silver would be my choice.