@lljk One of the lamp photos shows it charging an iPhone 4, This implies that it was originally released about the same time as the iPhone 4. As this was before the advent of gigantor phones, there would have been no need to output high amperage. I’m guessing the USP port just supplies 1.0 amps.
@lljk, turns out that @squishybrain’s guess is correct: 5W (which is 1A and 5V).
It took some searching, but I eventually found this: https://secure.img.wfcdn.com/docresources/37696/26/268170.pdf (second page, under Electrical System, in the bottom third of the page). Interesting that they call it USB 3.0 even tho it is limited to 5W.
I’ve had a weak back since about a week back. Will this help me grow my medical vegetables? (I haven’t smoked in like 30 years, but that medical angle seems not to be a joke.)
Oooh. this will help with my glaucoma?
@Collin1000 That really helped out. I couldn’t find any dimensions for the base or the stem, but the photo gives me enough info to work with. Many thanks!
@magic_cave That half the printer is in shadow tells you it isn’t that bright. I looked up lumens to incandescent watts and found, depending on the chart, 35-40 so it is pretty dim. A 100 watt (traditional bulb) is around 1500 lumens.
@medz you likely already have half the solution. That stack of USB battery banks you bought here on Meh.
The other half can regularly be found in many variants but the following run about a buck a piece if you’re willing to wait for China… (if you prefer more reputable… you wouldn’t be here… but Goal Zero also sells USB light sticks for about 10 bucks)
Looks like it cannot fast-charge a USB-C phone, like a Pixel, since this requires 18W. Charger seems to draw 7W max and having a max charging rate of 5W. Too bad.
It will still charge (most) phones and tablets, just not very quickly. While I normally use fast chargers, my Nexus 5x will charge fully with a 5W adaptor if left overnight.
Not very bright - looking at this in what I know best - old style lightbulbs - it translates into about 35-40ish watts incandescent (per a chart anyway). I, personally would like a 100watt equivalent bulb which would be like 1500 or so lumens or 25 LED watts.
@awkIn mathematics, a manifold is a topological space that locally resembles Euclidean space near each point. More precisely, each point of an n-dimensional manifold has a neighbourhood that is homeomorphic to the Euclidean space of dimension n. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifold
OK, only because that damned VMP survives, looking at that USB port alignment and the details on the Amazon photo, these are far from high end fit & finish.
But the 12 volt input works nicely for the off grid solar powered cabin we’re planning…
I also noticed the 12v input and am buying them to use in our travel trailer (RV). They’ll be hacked up a bit for whatever I can manage to fab for a mount, but cheap enough that I won’t cry if I totally fubar it. If I can do it and keep the USB charging port all the better.
@sligett decision for me will be whether to spice in a different connector (to go straight to 12 volts) to that wall wart cable or attempt to open up the base and hard wire it in… photos please if anyone succeeds in cleanly opening up the base.
@HELLOALICE I wonder the same so I found one site: diyphotography.net and under IKEA hack: warm up LED current lighting it gave an interesting idea but unsure it would work with the lamp.
I seem to be collecting desk lamps that don’t really work out the way I want. These are cheap enough that I won’t feel bad if they don’t work out, either. thoughtful-uneasy-house Yep, that sounds about right.
“Flexible neck lets you point it right in the face of the scumbag you’re interrogating about the whereabouts of Ms. Aileen Combs” - Who is Aileen Combs? I googled, but didn’t see anything that popped out at me. movie character maybe?
@afrojosh that is unfortunate. We all hate leaving money on the table, perhaps especially when buying from Meh.com. However, doesn’t the sales tax in Taxachusetts pretty much equal it all out in the end?
So these arrived today. It is a good thing I intend these for our off grid solar powered cabin and not gifts… or I’d be contacting @woodhouse. The bases are scratched to hell due to the lamp being packed in the box with the lamp head bent down and touching the base.
The USB port is nothing pretty, electronic-wise. With zero load it is over-outage, about 5.25 volts. Put a 1 amp draw on it and it goes under-voltage, about 4.9 volts.
I recieved my lights monday also and I happen to love them .I make jewelry and enjoy carving so these lights with the 3 settings for the lights brightness and a swiveling neck make it perfect to work with .I am 100% satisfied with my purchase .The usb port for charging is a nice plus that I can use to charge my phone , tablet or blue tooth speaker . I also have a solar panel thats about 6 inches wide and 8 inches long and just one of the lights is bright enough to charge the the solar panel in no time at all. Love ,love ,love the lights ,Thank you Meh !!!
@Bettya one hopes you’re not leaving these lamps on simply to “charge” the solar panel (the solar panel just have built in batteries?).
Converting electricity to light and light back into electricity via a solar panel is a painfully inefficient way to charge batteries. You’re losing at least 80-90% efficiency since the most efficient solar panels are about 20-22% efficient. And that doesn’t include the inefficiencies of converting that power to the correct voltage, nor the light frequency inefficiencies of artificial light. In other words, you’re spending a dollar to get 10-20 cents in return.
Isn’t there a USB port on yout solar panel/battery pack to charge it more directly… perhaps by plugging it directly into the very conveniently located USB port on your shiny new lamp from Meh.com?
Edit: if you’re referring to the iLive Solar backpack sold here on meh recently, it does have a micro USB charge port for its 4,000 mAh battery pack - charge it directly that way… or leave the backpack near a sunny window.
@RedOak hey the reference to the solar panel and charging it with my table top lamp with usb outlet was my idea of humor . I guess I could have put some little{ lol }by the comment but I honestly thought noone would take it seriuosly, I was wrong about that !!!Still love,love, love my light Meh!!!
As a few other customers noted, the surface areas of both lamps are damaged (picture further up matches the damage my lamps have). Zero satisfaction from MEH customer service. First, I was directed to the distributor who responded immediately and redirected the responsibility to MEH CS. Now no response from MEH after several emails. Very disappointing.
I had posted a prior note regarding damage to the lamps and noted that I had received no response from MEH (after their initial email) on how to resolve the problem. I have an update and it is good news and thank you MEH! MEH has refunded my purchase price.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
2x Lamps
Pictures
Options
Black
White
Blue
Folded
Charging
LEDs
Base
Price Comparison
$28 (for 2) at Amazon
Warranty
90 Day Manufacturer
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
Might actually be useful… meh?
@mdszy thought the same thing . . . what’s your angle, meh?
Bright deal - light years ahead
@AttyVette Only dim wits would pass on this deal!
@mike808 only dim wits who want a dim light… as dim it is (around 35-40 old style light bulb watts)
@AttyVette What LED you to that conclusion?
@sligett oh I don’t know seemed like I just came to this bright ( loosely speaking of course) conclusion
How much power does it output via USB?
@lljk One of the lamp photos shows it charging an iPhone 4, This implies that it was originally released about the same time as the iPhone 4. As this was before the advent of gigantor phones, there would have been no need to output high amperage. I’m guessing the USP port just supplies 1.0 amps.
@lljk, turns out that @squishybrain’s guess is correct: 5W (which is 1A and 5V).
It took some searching, but I eventually found this: https://secure.img.wfcdn.com/docresources/37696/26/268170.pdf (second page, under Electrical System, in the bottom third of the page). Interesting that they call it USB 3.0 even tho it is limited to 5W.
@baqui63 That’s not interesting… It’s a lie.
@bjvangundy @baqui63 What is the minimum power requirement in the USB 3.0 specification?
Weak. I would’ve bought it if it pushed at least 2.4 amps. Oh well.
@Al_Coholic You have a point. My bad, as I was confuzzeling the USB 3.0 spec itself and the optional parts of it (like the charging spec).
@bjvangundy, given that 900 < 1000 (or alternatively, 5>4.5) it is neither interesting nor a lie.
I wish bottle openers came on more products.
I’m confused.
Where do the blades come out from?
I sooo want this.
It worked!
Your order number is: mobile-average-mink
You forgot about Post brand Alpha Bits man!
ALPHA BITS!!!1
best. cereal. ever.
A couple of extra charging ports never hurts.
I’ve had a weak back since about a week back. Will this help me grow my medical vegetables? (I haven’t smoked in like 30 years, but that medical angle seems not to be a joke.)
Oooh. this will help with my glaucoma?
Very tempting, but keeping the wallet closed until something irresistible appears.
@lordbowen You do know this is meh.com, right?
@accelerator Yes. That’s why I know something irresistible is right around the corner.
The picture you’re likely looking for is over on Amazon. How bright is the damn thing?
https://cl.ly/0M261h1I132P
@Collin1000 That really helped out. I couldn’t find any dimensions for the base or the stem, but the photo gives me enough info to work with. Many thanks!
@magic_cave That half the printer is in shadow tells you it isn’t that bright. I looked up lumens to incandescent watts and found, depending on the chart, 35-40 so it is pretty dim. A 100 watt (traditional bulb) is around 1500 lumens.
I was excited until it said I had to plug them into an outlet…
@sp3ar Agreed. When are they gonna make a light+charger that works without any power source?
@medz you likely already have half the solution. That stack of USB battery banks you bought here on Meh.
The other half can regularly be found in many variants but the following run about a buck a piece if you’re willing to wait for China… (if you prefer more reputable… you wouldn’t be here… but Goal Zero also sells USB light sticks for about 10 bucks)
@RedOak still have to plug it into a power source from time to time.
Edit: oh snap…I should have bought that solar backpack…no power outlet required!
No Bluetooth? WTF?
Looks like it cannot fast-charge a USB-C phone, like a Pixel, since this requires 18W. Charger seems to draw 7W max and having a max charging rate of 5W. Too bad.
@dude This is correct. Technical specs of it are here: https://secure.img.wfcdn.com/docresources/37696/26/268170.pdf
It will still charge (most) phones and tablets, just not very quickly. While I normally use fast chargers, my Nexus 5x will charge fully with a 5W adaptor if left overnight.
@dude getting kinda picky. This is Meh.
Is this the kind of led light that messes with melatonin?
@mossygreen It is LED so yes.
At first I thought this was a portable lamp and battery charging hybrid. Since it’s not, I gotta click meh.
I don’t like the idea of a device charging next to my head while I sleep. I’d rather use that nightstand space for a Bubba thermos.
@JT954 What’s in the thermos?
@2many2no Let’s hope it’s not Bubba.
@2many2no Water. Just water.
Meh, wattever.
What color light does it provide?
@PhysAssist The kind that’s not dark.
@PhysAssist unnatural bluish-white, of course
@PhysAssist CRI 80, OK for reading, but not artwork.
/buy --color white, wait, no black
@Yoda_Daenerys Sorry, this deal contains 3 unique items and I’m not sure which one you want. Try ordering from the checkout page.
@mediocrebot hang on, you don’t do indecisive?
/buy --color white
@Yoda_Daenerys It worked! Your order number is: notorious-meaningful-monk
/image notorious meaningful monk
wait, no, black!
@Yoda_Daenerys One of EACH!
Not very bright - looking at this in what I know best - old style lightbulbs - it translates into about 35-40ish watts incandescent (per a chart anyway). I, personally would like a 100watt equivalent bulb which would be like 1500 or so lumens or 25 LED watts.
It worked!
Your order number is:
/image united-manifold-roof
man·i·fold
noun
@awk In mathematics, a manifold is a topological space that locally resembles Euclidean space near each point. More precisely, each point of an n-dimensional manifold has a neighbourhood that is homeomorphic to the Euclidean space of dimension n.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifold
So there!
@awk I just like the fact that you got a picture of a woman’s gynecology care office.
/image legs wide open
@WTFsunshine You can do better!
25,000 hours is a bit under 3 years. So, 8 hours a day, you’re looking at about 8 and a half years of light.
Imagine how much that would cost in the 1800s.
meh.com says input is 12V, Ammy description says 120V (seems more likely if no adapter is mentioned.) Any mehmber got one & know fer shur?
@phendrick the 6th picture depicts an ac adapter.
@no1 Thanks, I missed that.
So both were right – 120 v to 12 v adapter, then 12 v from adapter to lamp.
Looks like a good rechargeable 12 v battery would make this a lot more versatile (with the right connector).
…could have at least thrown in a couple USB cables at $7.50 each lamp!
OK, only because that damned VMP survives, looking at that USB port alignment and the details on the Amazon photo, these are far from high end fit & finish.
But the 12 volt input works nicely for the off grid solar powered cabin we’re planning…
I also noticed the 12v input and am buying them to use in our travel trailer (RV). They’ll be hacked up a bit for whatever I can manage to fab for a mount, but cheap enough that I won’t cry if I totally fubar it. If I can do it and keep the USB charging port all the better.
@darthmuffin I was thinking the same thing for my weekender.
@RedOak @darthmuffin @gustador Hacking, Duh.
Ok, I’m in.
@sligett decision for me will be whether to spice in a different connector (to go straight to 12 volts) to that wall wart cable or attempt to open up the base and hard wire it in… photos please if anyone succeeds in cleanly opening up the base.
@sligett Your order number is: modern-notorious-cheese
Could you put a colored filter over these to get a warmer, less sleep-altering color?
@HELLOALICE I don’t know if it’s bright enough to recreate this, but I once covered an LED bulb in yellow post it notes and it was warm indeed!
@HELLOALICE I wonder the same so I found one site: diyphotography.net and under IKEA hack: warm up LED current lighting it gave an interesting idea but unsure it would work with the lamp.
USB is to weak for ME… I Want to see sone high powered ports.
@0Wise1 Use both USB ports for the two lamps in parallel using one of those portable USB drive dual USB cables. Problem solved.
I thought we could all agree that Grape Nuts Flakes is the world’s premiere breakfast cereal?!
/buy --color black
@gustador Sorry, the
/buycommand is currently only available to VMP members.Did it the old fashioned way, my boys need better reading lights and a slow charger for their phones.
/image conventional-incandescent-substance
I seem to be collecting desk lamps that don’t really work out the way I want. These are cheap enough that I won’t feel bad if they don’t work out, either. thoughtful-uneasy-house Yep, that sounds about right.
@magic_cave we have a collection of desk lamps sitting in the basement as well.
Is it weird I no longer want to use a lamp with a hot halogen bulb in this LED era?
This boy seems to like it.
@denwolf66 I watched 2 minutes of this. How is possible he’s reviewing this lamp for almost 13 minutes??
@ACraigL haha, “lead” light. He doesn’t sweat the production value details does he? Charming in a way.
But wait?
/image brainy-heavy-juniper
Just last night I was thinking in the dark.
These are blue lights. 4000K. They only cost about two tenths of a cent per kelvin degree per light. What a bargain!
/buy - - color black
@crashcom Sorry, this deal contains 3 unique items and I’m not sure which one you want. Try ordering from the checkout page.
@crashcom
Stupid auto correct
/buy --color black
@crashcom It worked! Your order number is: billowy-living-centipede
/image billowy living centipede
@mediocrebot
Oh meh God
I can’t unsee this!
With 500 max lumens, definitely NO light at the end of the tunnel…
“Flexible neck lets you point it right in the face of the scumbag you’re interrogating about the whereabouts of Ms. Aileen Combs” - Who is Aileen Combs? I googled, but didn’t see anything that popped out at me. movie character maybe?
cagey-industrious-corn
/buy --color black
@ManBehindPlan It worked! Your order number is: mini-beaming-bubble
/image mini beaming bubble
FakeSpot gives the reviews and company an A grade
Lamp
@reedmc Two lamps.
I wish spinners came on more products.
Does it support charging the newer phones?
@sivadm not fast, due to low power to the usb port according to @baqui63 and @dude
@hisgrossness meh. time to test circuitry ninja skills
@sivadm technically, all you need is a 12v, 2.1A USB adapter and you’re golden! Just need to tap off from the 12v source coming in
Edit: like this
http://m.lightinthebox.com/waterproof-dc-dc-step-down-converter-12v-24v-to-5v-3a-usb-power-regulator-car_p5103472.html?currency=USD&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&adword_mt=&adword_ct=153419675900&adword_kw=&adword_pos=1o9&adword_pl=&adword_net=g&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=2141113852_686948127_36907763193_pla-296961166502&gclid=CjsKDwjw0cXIBRCxjqnE3K3sHhIkAL1LezTVgnAIInCjkRHw2K3l2t4lW96HLyZKYq5-VxEfVxj5GgJsMvD_BwE
/buy --color black
@Avxyvei It worked! Your order number is: squealing-bushy-baby
/image squealing bushy baby
@mediocrebot Oh damn, it did?
kooky-cluttered-squid
I wish conceal carry pockets/compartments came standard on more products.
/buy --color black
@canuk It worked! Your order number is: jazzy-wandering-stream
/image jazzy wandering stream
/image ugly-periodic-orange
Unfortunately I bought this and then went into a gas station and saw the same deal except 2 for $8 … meh
https://imgur.com/a/MZtHm
@afrojosh Damn, you may be able to cancel your order.
p.s. What gas station?
@sligett Looks like “Honey Farms” in the Massachusetts area.
@sligett @yeppers is correct
@afrojosh
Also, I clicked the “meh” button to voice my current opinion on this deal.
@afrojosh that is unfortunate. We all hate leaving money on the table, perhaps especially when buying from Meh.com. However, doesn’t the sales tax in Taxachusetts pretty much equal it all out in the end?
@RedOak Sure…for low-down, dirty tax cheats!
I thought they had to plug into usb and ignored them most of the day. Then I read the description.
/image lavender-risky-oatmeal
/giphy lavender-risky-oatmeal
So these arrived today. It is a good thing I intend these for our off grid solar powered cabin and not gifts… or I’d be contacting @woodhouse. The bases are scratched to hell due to the lamp being packed in the box with the lamp head bent down and touching the base.
The USB port is nothing pretty, electronic-wise. With zero load it is over-outage, about 5.25 volts. Put a 1 amp draw on it and it goes under-voltage, about 4.9 volts.
Mine arrived Monday in time to setup for my boys to do their homework.
I asked them tonight after 2 days of use what they think. “On the low setting it’s very nice, the other 2 settings are bright!”
I like the white light it puts out.
Totally agree with @RedOak. One of my black lamps was scratched like crazy, not as bad as @RedOak, but still disappointed.
Hey Meh folk, is this the best place to post reviews of Meh buys?
@gustador sure, the most likely place to discuss the product is where we brought it.
And it is easy to land here by clicking on your orders at the top of the screen and then the discuss button in the order.
@gustador Here works or the goat thread if you’re unhappy. Right @DrunkCat?
@sammydog01 @gustador Tell me of your woes for I am their cause.
Thanks for the answers y’all!
Meh first Meh buy and am satisfied.
@gustador Good thing you didn’t go for the sunglasses instead.
/giphy Welcome
I recieved my lights monday also and I happen to love them .I make jewelry and enjoy carving so these lights with the 3 settings for the lights brightness and a swiveling neck make it perfect to work with .I am 100% satisfied with my purchase .The usb port for charging is a nice plus that I can use to charge my phone , tablet or blue tooth speaker . I also have a solar panel thats about 6 inches wide and 8 inches long and just one of the lights is bright enough to charge the the solar panel in no time at all. Love ,love ,love the lights ,Thank you Meh !!!
@Bettya one hopes you’re not leaving these lamps on simply to “charge” the solar panel (the solar panel just have built in batteries?).
Converting electricity to light and light back into electricity via a solar panel is a painfully inefficient way to charge batteries. You’re losing at least 80-90% efficiency since the most efficient solar panels are about 20-22% efficient. And that doesn’t include the inefficiencies of converting that power to the correct voltage, nor the light frequency inefficiencies of artificial light. In other words, you’re spending a dollar to get 10-20 cents in return.
Isn’t there a USB port on yout solar panel/battery pack to charge it more directly… perhaps by plugging it directly into the very conveniently located USB port on your shiny new lamp from Meh.com?
Edit: if you’re referring to the iLive Solar backpack sold here on meh recently, it does have a micro USB charge port for its 4,000 mAh battery pack - charge it directly that way… or leave the backpack near a sunny window.
@RedOak hey the reference to the solar panel and charging it with my table top lamp with usb outlet was my idea of humor . I guess I could have put some little{ lol }by the comment but I honestly thought noone would take it seriuosly, I was wrong about that !!!Still love,love, love my light Meh!!!
@Bettya yah, one never knows in this age of electrical ignorance. It is highly likely more than one person read your use case and took it seriously.
Hey now…This is my best purchase from this mediocre site…close behind would be those rope lights. Please offer these again.
As a few other customers noted, the surface areas of both lamps are damaged (picture further up matches the damage my lamps have). Zero satisfaction from MEH customer service. First, I was directed to the distributor who responded immediately and redirected the responsibility to MEH CS. Now no response from MEH after several emails. Very disappointing.
@gtvalfa yeah well, what are you going to do now?
I had posted a prior note regarding damage to the lamps and noted that I had received no response from MEH (after their initial email) on how to resolve the problem. I have an update and it is good news and thank you MEH! MEH has refunded my purchase price.
@gtvalfa well now, I simply feel like a sucker now!
https://meh.com/forum/topics/2-for-tuesday-ivy-usb-port-led-desk-lamps#591bc95fb1556f09fc5cef35
I bought this deal, was very happy because they are great lamps. Then this weekend Aubuchon had them for $4.99 each. So I scooped up some more.