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This was a highly anticipated product about eight months back, so I was surprised how quietly it launched. Quite by accident, I found it on Amazon. What’s the big deal, you ask? No big deal really, unless you’re someone like me, who likes form and function to live happily together. This is one of very few attractive LED light design available in the market. Until this, the LED powered lighting systems have been very unattractive, in an almost self-destruction way. LED has so much more environmental benefits than regular light bulbs. Check out the benefits listed below, imagine how many light bulbs there are in the world, and then imagine if only 10% of the population switches over… Pretty substantial number, right?

1. Bulbs have long life and are maintenance free. Less bulbs, less waste material.
2. LEDs consume less than 5 watts per lamp, which is significant. To your wallet too.
   
3. LEDs contain no mercury or toxic gases, which means cleaner air.
4. They don’t overheat like regular light sources, so they’re safe, given their size.
5. Interestingly, LEDs are quite durable and shock resistant. Because they have no moving parts, they can withstand being knocked around a bit. (Why would one knock a lamp around? Try moving your desk around the house 3-4 times a year trying to find a good feng shui spot.) (Yeah, a bit personal insert here.)

Sylvania Brilliance Desk Lamp, $75.50

_{Also posted at ThisNext.}