Northern Light Technology Boxelite 10 000 Lux Bright Light Therapy Light Box Black

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!

I really love this light. I originally got the Carex Daylight Classic Plus Lamp, which I also really loved. However, my partner was not loving the aesthetic of the Carex or how much space it takes up. We live in a small apartment, so if you have the space and don't want to spend as much money, I definitely recommend that one. This one works just as well but you can't adjust the light, unlike the Carex one. It's not a deal breaker but being able to adjust the light can help you acclimate if you've never used a light box before. What I love about this one besides the fact that it works well is that it's much more aesthetically pleasing and it's much easier to move around than the Carex. It's also pretty slim so it's easy to find space for it. It's more expensive but my partner and I split the cost (he really didn't like the Carex one). This has helped me regulate my sleep schedule. I think it's also helped with my mood but I won't really know until we're actually in winter.

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.

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.

I purchased this item for a friend whom has been using a doctor issued SAD light product for some time now. He asked if I could find a comparable item somewhere at a reasonable cost as the one he was using was priced over his budget. I noticed this light, which also was a bonus in that it was in Canada which is where we live, was CSA approved and at a very reasonable cost. Of course the skeptic in me arose to the table and thought hmmm, how well is this product. Well it's here and the light is not only ruggedly handsome to look at but most importantly the light does offer the LUX effect as his issued light. In all honesty it is what the product is because you can separately replace the bulbs either at the companies ordering links or buy them from various sources and they are the proper lights that emit what is LUX and at 10,000 or less LUX when sitting at various distances. So in a nutshell, this light is perfect and at a great cost. The unit is not too big nor to small, it fits on his kitchen table very nice and is appealing to look at. The screw on base fits snug and steadies the light well as per my first reaction that it might not be sturdy however I'm proven wrong. I disassembled the light cover and removed the bulbs just to see how hard it was to do so and it was straight forward and in my opinion easy. Looking online I found replacement bulbs for very good prices so this unit will definitely hold it's value for a long time. The bulbs are 36 watt Philips PL-36W which again are easily ordered in sets at the companies website or at web ordering online. Bring on the SunShine!