Northern Light Technologies Boxelite - 10000 Lux Light Therapy Lamp - Full Spectrum Lightbox Therapy Light for Natural Mood and Energy Enhancement, Sunlight Desk Lamp, Black

This light checks all the squares for what someone with seasonal affective disorder needs to brighten each day. It really works if you use it daily. My daughter turns it on soon after she gets up in the morning and lets it shine while she gets dressed and does some needlework before she heads out for the rest of her day.

The screw is misleading and I think that's why some reviewers thought the screw was missing. It is the white plastic screw that comes attached on the base of the light box. Unscrew it and place the metal stand on the box. Tighten the screw in place with a coin. Be careful because the edges of the box are very sharp. This is my second day using this light box. I couldn't tell much on the first day. Then I realized that you need to be 17" from the light box. That is really close! I pulled out the tape measure and discovered it's much closer than is shown in that picture of the guy sitting at his desk. Now I'm sitting really close to the lamp while on my phone checking emails, and periodically changing my position so that both sides of my face have the advantage of being near the lamp. The instructions say not to look into the lamp very often...especially if you have light colored eyes (blue or green). So, I just take a quick glance every once in a while. So far I'm feeling like I have more energy...but I also drank caffeinated tea. So I can't say for sure. But, I do like the brightness of the light. It lights up the room pretty well, which is nice since I live in Portland, OR and it's always cloudy and raining, which keeps my home dimly light. Though, it's probably not a good idea to keep this light box on for very long periods of time since the instructions say that after 20,000 hours of use it will emit 15% less light, and should be replaced. It uses two 36 watt tubes that can be purchased from Northern Light Technologies. Oh one other thing...when you first turn on the light box it takes about three seconds before it turns on. Make sure to turn your head and look away from it because it's BRIGHT! I made the mistake of turning my head back towards the light box right when it turned on and almost fell over in shock. It's bright! ...can also be used for lighting up stuff you're trying to photograph.

This product is awesome. My doctor recommended it to help with seasonal depression. I sit in front of it for about 30 minutes daily. It definitely lifts my mood. I would give it five stars but it makes this annoying clicking noise as it warms up. It drives me nuts! I just use headphones while I use it.

It'll take up a fair bit of space on your desk, but that's the necessary tradeoff for a light with sufficient intensity and coverage. Compared to other desk lights of this nature, this is my favorite I've tried. A number of reviewers have noted the "clicking" sound that the light makes when warming up and cooling down. The noise didn't bother me much, but I was curious to try to make it go away anyway, as it can continue for quite a while even after the light is off. I played around with the light a little, and ultimately was able to eliminate the noise completely simply by loosening the four screws on the front plate.

HIGHLY recommend. I did extensive research and this is the one to buy if you want the real thing. My psychiatrist even recommended this one specifically. It is a $$$ investment, but really this is the last one I plan on ever getting again. You can replace the bulbs. My last model (Philips) had no way to access the bulbs. I am sitting in front of the light right now. Be forewarned you have to sit very close, follow the instructions. Your body needs the correct amount of lux for the right amount of time for this to work. So far it has seen me through the first part of Autumn with only a few depressive episodes. (I take meds as well.) I use the light from Labor Day to Spring Equinox. I find the bottom a little wobbly and think for this expensive and fragile a product it should have a more substantial base. You wouldn't want this somewhere it might be bumped. I have it one eye level table (a "TV Table") and don't move it from this spot. You really can't find a better one on the market.

Never left a review on any item but here I am... this thing should cost $25 at most, $200+ is insulting. The box frame is thin and reminds me of cheap server rack metal, the screws are all plastic and strip when you remove them from the panel, and the unit arrived with a damaged internal metal sheet and attachments that didn't even fit into their intended place straight from the factory... It feels as if it will break if you breathe on it too hard! Don't waste your time and money loaning money for this junk and risk it being damaged while you ship it to return (you will)

This thing will burn your retinas if you put it right in front of your face like how other brands require it, but unlike those other brands, this light you can actually put at a distance about a foot away and still get 100% therapeutic effect. Also let's be honest, the other brands usually require unreasonable conditions such as being less than 6 inches away from the light source or else it loses effectiveness, which is hard to do without being disruptive. Boxelite truly allows for good light shining through from a distance away.

The light itself seems to be fine. However, the product did not come with the stand in the pictures, which I needed. I called the company and they said they will mail me the stand. If you need to call them, patience is required! They had me on hold for quite a while before I could speak to someone. UPDATE: It has been over a month and I still have not received the missing stand they said they would send me.

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Update, Jan 2021 4 years later, this lamp still rocks my world. I keep it on my work desk and leave it on all morning. At one point I was leaving it on all day but that induced hyperactive energy (a bit like mania- haha basically I ended up too happy). The bulbs haven't burnt out. It's still running perfectly. I tell everyone about this lamp. One of the most impactful purchases I've made ever. *************************************************************** This lamp is amazing. It's truly bright and makes me feel like I'm sitting in a photo shoot.I use it at work, as I sit in a cubicle, far from windows. When I turn it off, my cubicle suddenly seems so dark. Colleagues continually walk by and comment how bright my cube is. At first they come in and complain that it hurts their eyes but I tell them to give it 30 seconds for their eyes to adjust and invariably, they all agree, the light is perfect and not too bright. I think, after 3 weeks of use that this is cheering me up and increasing my energy. I used it in the month of Dec. I will provide an update at the end of the winter to let you all know if it truly helped or not. Regardless, it's an amazingly bright lamp and for anyone who likes light, you will appreciate how illuminated your space is by this lamp. The photo I've posted shows the level of brightness, in relation to my Microsoft Surface, to it's right. One thing I wasn't expecting was that it's a bit thick, 2-3". I thought it was going to be thin, like an Ipad or something. Also, sadly there is no way to hang it. I really wanted to be able to hang it from my cubicle, pretending it was like a window but there is no hook or anything that would allow it to be hung. I called the company and they said they are looking at designing a similar lamp that can be hung from a wall etc which would be awesome. I selected this lamp after hours of research. I primarily chose it because it had the most contemporary appearance, is made in Quebec and it allows the user to be 10" away and still reap the light therapy benefits (unlike other lamps which require you to be awkwardly close to the lamp). Update, Apr 2017: this lamp definitely made last winter better. I actually missed the lamp when I was at home on the weekends (I set it up on my desk at work) and felt happier at work than at home (go figure, it definitely wasn't the job!). It's spring now and the days are longer so I will put the lamp away for now but will be certain to pull it out again in October. I think the price has come down a bit too!

Update - Ok, it is now March and I have been using this lamp every day now for over four months. I have literally not had a headache since I started using this lamp. I used to have a headache a few times a week and my brain was always foggy. No more headaches and no more brain fog! None! And my energy levels are so much better. I absolutely cannot believe how this lamp has changed my life. Original review - I live in Calgary and the winter hits suddenly and it hits hard. One day I am basking in the sun on my deck and the next I am shovelling two feet of snow (well, to be fair, my husband is shovelling!). My mood changes just as quickly. I know I am the type of person that needs sunshine. I have used a blue light for years but thought I would try a bright therapy light. I use this light every morning for a couple of hours while I have my tea and read in bed (I am fortunate to be retired). I love the warm glow of the light and it fills my immediate area with "sunshine". I have only been using it for about a week but what a difference in my mood. I feel less fatigued and less "off". I am so happy I bought this wonderful light. It is going to be an even bigger life saver once the daylight dwindles even less in December and January. The light is very well made - very solid with the metal casing. The stand is a bit flimsy and something the manufacturer can improve on with future models, but it does the trick. The light is very lightweight so I don't worry about the stand not holding the light properly, it's just not that solid of a stand. I put the light on for my teenage daughter every morning in her room while she gets ready for school and it is easy to move around the house. She loves it too. I love that this light is made in Canada by a Canadian company. I love to support Canadian companies and also feel more confident that the light is meeting the highest safety standards.

Highly recommand this lamp! It works really as expected and delivers fantastic results. It's on the pricey side but totally worth it.

Light is really bright and effective but the stand could be a lot better. I choose big big brite lights, so they get the job done more effectively and if you only have 20 minutes to spare, it’s enough. The stand is only 4 inches wide about a third the width of the light. What sense is that. It’s just not up to snuff with the rest of the light. I could see the stand breaking one day with it being attached with only one plastic knob. Should be several screws to attach it, not one. And run the width of the light for more stability and durability. Had the stand been broader and more stable I would give it a 5, and actually have this a 3, until I changed my review. But I’m still I happy with how they made the stand. Light is making creaking sounds or many days now. I researched that new lights like this creak. I don’t remember this with my last light. Hopefully the creaking stops soon, been running for a few weeks now.