Will this lamp help- magnify the computer monitor screen? How close do you have to be from lamp to view computer screen? d hoffman
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It's really used for looking down and is a good one. I use the magnifiers built into the computer programs.Sad to say, they are sometimes not ideal enough, old age, in my case, is a growing problem, the alternative toaging isn't worth trying just yet. This lamp has brightened and enlightened my life, daily for about 14 years.
1328068
I don't know how well that would work, I have not tried that. I use it at my sewing table. While it works very well for that, I can offer no advice on how well you could view a screen. For sewing, I have used it to thread needles and read needle sizes. I estimate I hold objects a few inches from the glass, with the glass maybe twice the distance from my eyes. However, as everybody has different vision needs your experience may differ.
1328069
In my opinion this would not be the correct use of a magnifying light and lamp combo to look at a computer screen. I just held up the magnifying lamp up to my screen about 8 to 10 inches away to see the text in focus. The major problem is if you have 2 good working eyes. I had to close one eye in order to read the screen. Both eyes would see a mixture of letters. Good Luck
1545195
It's not too bad. It's less than a fist height off of the base. If you're sitting in a chair, depending on if you slouch the screen is at eye level and if you turn the magic angle on there is no problem with viewing the screen.
590946
With the light on its stand on the table in front of you with the lamp pointing to the left or right you should be fine. With the lamp pointing towards you it may be too bright for your eyes.Distance from the lamp depends on what you consider comfortable lighting.Typical LED lamps do not get hot, they do not even get warm.
1930491
Yes this lamp is excellent for reading. Less strain on eyes. The full spectrum light makes reading easier. I also use mine for very detailed needlepoint and charts that can be difficult to read.
1532204
I use it for reading many things. However, I think it would be difficult to use it to read a book. You would want a larger opening so you could at least read a full line across a book sized page. Nevertheless, it is a very nice and very versatile magnifying lamp.
2280327
i'm sorry but i use my light for stained glass. ihave it mounted and have never used it for my computer.
1733476
No. I would not recommend this lamp. If you try to angle the glass shade, it flops down - no matter how hard you tighten it. So, at desk level, you often have direct line of sight with the bulb - which is harsh.
1628160
This devise will magnify a signal if one exists that is close enough to be detected. Of course the signal needs to be "open" (not scrambled)...if you can find a signal with your laptop that is available but just too weak for your laptop to pull it in, then this devise will do the job. It can't do miracles, tho.
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You don't have to be too far away. It's a great little lamp. I got it for a bedroom for the grandchildren for sleepovers. I placed it on the night stand next to the bed. Also would be great if you should loose electricity.
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There is no adjustment using the screen, as far as I know. The adjustment on the computer I made under internet options accessories, I think. It has been a long time. We made the print as large as possible, and the contrast for those with low vision. I was using Microsoft so not sure about other operating systems and adjustments. This screen just magnifies it more. What didn't work for my mother was that her problem was more with clarity and contrast than size. It didn't help her to just to magnify. She has optic nerve damage. I hope this will help someone.
1700105
Consider that this will only give a 2-d perspective. So while helpful for reading, it might not be the best for manipulating small objects. Have you considered a magnifier visor?
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You could it sits on the floor not sure how much light you would get over the desk. I would sit it in front of the desk and adjust the head of the lamp up slightly. I have it sitting next to my recliner in the living room works great for reading.
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Sorry to say, the answer is no. It is intended for task/spot lighting; for minute handwork. For my purposes, I am a little disappointed with this lamp.
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It works like you are holding a rectangular magnifying glass in your hand. You use the mouse to move it over the section of the screen you want magnified. It does not magnify the entire screen. That would make it very difficult to see what you are doing.
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The one we have has a pretty short focal length if you want it to get higher magnification. However, if can focus farther but with much less magnification. If you are doing PC boards you may be better off with something else like a stand magnification lamp.
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I'm not sure what power the magnifer is, as I use my clip on Daylite magnifier. I use the bulb that came with this lamp. Hope this is some help to you
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Yep...depending on the lamp you'll get decent performance. If you plug in a regular lamp with a regular bulb, you'll run out of time much more quickly than if you plug in an LED light. It actually has a task light on it on a flexible neck. It has 4 LED bulbs in the light and I used it to read with quite handily and I never so much as touched the power level doing so. Hope this helps!