Sam, this is a great look at this light, but in the end it is just a light that is crazy expensive. A person would have to be quite wealthy, or have everything provided to him/her to go out and purchase this light. Thank you for the great, honest review. I think it would be great, but I could not justify this purchase when there are more economical choices out there that may not have all these features, but will do the same thing in the end. Thanks again. It looks like a first class solution for sure.
I had this same initial response, but ultimately ordered one. I have quite a few cheap ($15 or so) 12W LED desk lamps all over my house, the wires are a pain and I'm always knocking them over. Also the lighting is pretty poor even at 12W. When I get mine I'll try to check back in and let you know if I think the price tag on this ($350) is justified or not. Update: it has arrived and I've been using it for a few days, it's a really great lamp. Much more light than the cheap ones I used before, and it's awesome that you can grab it and move it around. Literally my only problem with the lamp is the price tag, which does make it hard to recommend.
@@gatesourcevoltage It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the lamp and whether it's worth the money. As a visually impaired person, I can't help but feel like we're often taken advantage of when it comes to pricing for products aimed at the low-vision market.
@@llazare I think it really comes down to economies of scale not manipulation tactics. I am a major cheapskate, and most of the assistive technology I use is free or cheap, like apps for my phone for magnifying, OCR etc. Man I love this lamp, but it really is hard to recommend being 350. Is it worth 350? I'm still not sure, I use it every day and it's very convenient... But I do have to kind of forget how much money I spent on it to really enjoy it lol
you can see if the state office for the blind can assist you with purchasing. Another great lite is the OTT lite desk model and is sold at joann fabrics. It is not cordless but is affordable when they have 50% off sales or coupons...This Stella is a superb light...but all may not be able to afford
I use a headlamp that puts light right where I am looking. It was about $15 on Amazon and is rechargeable. If I needed a desk lamp, this is something to look at.
Thanks for shedding some light on this situation! Unfortunately, like @ least 80% of the comments, $320 is OBSCENELY OVER PRICED. Talk about "taking advantage of those in need"! We need help, and not with the lightening of our wallets.
Light is good, but what I found to be the most helpful is going to white floors. I had my hardwood floors covered with a nice vinyl plank in a white oak color. I have severe dry macular , para macular degeneration and vision, light is dimming. To see if this will help, visit any place with the white floors and see if you feel more secure with mobility.
Thanks for another great video Sam, love the variety of products you review. I already own the Stella Go and it is the most versatile tool I have bought myself since I have had retina issues. It is beyond handy to be able to use it in various locations around the house. I worked in television with high quality studio lighting for decades and this is a high quality instrument with high quality LEDs. I am even back to doing jigsaw puzzles that I had given up with the use of my Stella Go.
Ryobi is going to come out with a clamp on LED light in March. It will have to brightness settings and to magnifications as well. I believe the price is around $40. It is rechargeable.
Thanks for the review. I do not have a typical visual impairment, but I am super sensitive to light so I function most of the time in low lighting. Typical lamps and especially overhead lights really bother me. But I still do benefit from light occasionally, like when cooking, writing, or crafting. I typically carry around a book light that I use for almost every…like I used it to paint my nails tonight. This looks like a giant version of that and I think would be really handy. I could direct the light only onto what I need to see and control the brightness and color.
@@theblindlife Unfortunately, it did not. As Mr. Magoo says, this lamp is crazy expensive. I'll pay to make my wife's blind life better, but this just didn't do it. One item that really needs to be included with this expensive set-up is Alexa (and Google Home) capability. Why search for a touch button when you can simply say, "Alexa, dim the light"? The ability to march the unit around the house wasn't of as much use as we anticipated. And returns are not free. You need to box them up in "restockable condition" and ship them back insured UPS at your own expense. So sorry we bought this.
Great lighting is great for low vision! I use it all the time and it helps me in every day situations I actually have a nightlight that I use when I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night I just leave the night light on and I’m able to find my way to the bathroom I also have a bed with an LED light underneath it
Thank you! I went ahead and bought it. I've been looking for something like this and with my RP photosensitivity the dimming feature is great. I use LED flashlights around the house but they are too bright at times. Kinda expensive but at least you can return it if it doesn't work out.
What a great solution! Just ordered. I've spent so much time setting up bright task lighting around the house. There either isn't space to install/set up a light, or doing so would ruin the aesthetics of a room. This light solves all of that. Just set it on a flat surface and do the thing. Thank you so much for this review, Sam!
Really interesting product but the price point is to high for myself, its a shame. I would like to see some more affordable alternatives for people who would benefit from a compact, user friendly light with some of these kind of features.
Hi Sam i was wondering if maybe you could make videos about cooking blind im curious how you make meals since i personally dont and would find it extremely helpful if you could possibly give tips and tricks on cooking with low vision
Hey Sam love your videos you doing an awesome job every time I was really hyped up about this product until… Duh the price oh my gosh Sam the price is horrible on this and I even with the special discount of the 15% off we’re still talking $270 for a light yeah I’m sorry Sam if the singer come in at $100 boom I would’ve agora already placed my order but at $300 I’ve got other things I have to I have to spend my money on I can be frivolous with something that hill I can find some thing that’ll do the job for a much lower price like I said if they come in at $100 somewhere a little bit more maybe but it might be a little bit less would’ve been even better I would’ve been all over the ass and bought it like right now thanks for the video Sam we do appreciate all your hard work and everything
Hi Sam, This seems expensive for a portable lamp which I believe has a limited number of charges before it has to be tossed. Looks like the bulbs aren't replaceable. Is that correct? Also looks like at its brightest, it's the equivalent of a 100-watt incandescent bulb. Is that correct? In inches, how close to a piece of paper on a desk can the lamp head get before toppling over? Are you aware of any corded non- portable desk lamps which have a higher level of illumination? Thanks for reviewing desk lamps! Spot on - good lighting is very important for those with low vision! Great detailed review! Bring us more lamps, please!
How is the charging base powered? I have read and can’t find any mention of a power cord. Does the charging base need to be connected to a computer to charge?
Is there a smaller version of this that you can carry into restaurants with you? My kids are deaf and going blind. They really struggle with lighting in restaurants. Not that I would be opposed to carrying that, but a smaller one would be great.
I bought one of these. Overall a quality product. However, I'm having a very diffictult time getting used to the controls due to their latency. There is no immediate feedback to button presses. I find it VERY difficult and frustrating.
This looks like a nice light, and the wireless charging pad is an awesome idea, but IMO isn't worth the price. There are lights on Amazon for like $20 that honestly don't look much different (granted, without the wireless charging and probably lower quality). Also, if it's designed for the visually impaired, having touch sensitive buttons is a huge oversight.
hi...if you can't afford this one..the ott lite sold at joann fabrics is a good option. They are on sale for 50% off every once in a while...it has a 13 watt bulb. Its the position of the light that also is the most important. 12 inches from the page that you are viewing. good luck!
320.00 no chance NO THANK YOU there are lights all over amazon that are rechargeable with a stand for under 40.00 at the end of the day it is just a lamp
Sam, this is a great look at this light, but in the end it is just a light that is crazy expensive. A person would have to be quite wealthy, or have everything provided to him/her to go out and purchase this light. Thank you for the great, honest review. I think it would be great, but I could not justify this purchase when there are more economical choices out there that may not have all these features, but will do the same thing in the end. Thanks again. It looks like a first class solution for sure.
I had this same initial response, but ultimately ordered one. I have quite a few cheap ($15 or so) 12W LED desk lamps all over my house, the wires are a pain and I'm always knocking them over. Also the lighting is pretty poor even at 12W. When I get mine I'll try to check back in and let you know if I think the price tag on this ($350) is justified or not. Update: it has arrived and I've been using it for a few days, it's a really great lamp. Much more light than the cheap ones I used before, and it's awesome that you can grab it and move it around. Literally my only problem with the lamp is the price tag, which does make it hard to recommend.
@@gatesourcevoltage It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the lamp and whether it's worth the money. As a visually impaired person, I can't help but feel like we're often taken advantage of when it comes to pricing for products aimed at the low-vision market.
@@llazare I think it really comes down to economies of scale not manipulation tactics. I am a major cheapskate, and most of the assistive technology I use is free or cheap, like apps for my phone for magnifying, OCR etc. Man I love this lamp, but it really is hard to recommend being 350. Is it worth 350? I'm still not sure, I use it every day and it's very convenient... But I do have to kind of forget how much money I spent on it to really enjoy it lol
you can see if the state office for the blind can assist you with purchasing. Another great lite is the OTT lite desk model and is sold at joann fabrics. It is not cordless but is affordable when they have 50% off sales or coupons...This Stella is a superb light...but all may not be able to afford
@@marilynnward-tluszcz-dors-4803 Thank you. They are on sale now. I ordered two. Great advice!
I use a headlamp that puts light right where I am looking. It was about $15 on Amazon and is rechargeable. If I needed a desk lamp, this is something to look at.
You wouldn’t happen to have a link for this $15 dollar headlamp you could share?
I have other Stella lamps, but not the go.
I am so excited about this product.
Thanks for sharing. 😁👍
Awesome!
Thanks for shedding some light on this situation! Unfortunately, like @ least 80% of the comments, $320 is OBSCENELY OVER PRICED. Talk about "taking advantage of those in need"! We need help, and not with the lightening of our wallets.
Light is good, but what I found to be the most helpful is going to white floors. I had my hardwood floors covered with a nice vinyl plank in a white oak color. I have severe dry macular , para macular degeneration and vision, light is dimming. To see if this will help, visit any place with the white floors and see if you feel more secure with mobility.
Wow, I'd never considered this. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for another great video Sam, love the variety of products you review. I already own the Stella Go and it is the most versatile tool I have bought myself since I have had retina issues. It is beyond handy to be able to use it in various locations around the house. I worked in television with high quality studio lighting for decades and this is a high quality instrument with high quality LEDs. I am even back to doing jigsaw puzzles that I had given up with the use of my Stella Go.
Glad to see low vision being represented! Your channel has been super helpful to me, thanks :D
Thank you for your videos. I am learning so much in just the week since I found you. You are helping me.
Glad to help!
Thank you for sharing this! I just ordered one. I have retinitis pigmentosa and I think this lamp will help me a lot!
Great, I hope so!
Ryobi is going to come out with a clamp on LED light in March. It will have to brightness settings and to magnifications as well. I believe the price is around $40. It is rechargeable.
Thanks for the review. I do not have a typical visual impairment, but I am super sensitive to light so I function most of the time in low lighting. Typical lamps and especially overhead lights really bother me. But I still do benefit from light occasionally, like when cooking, writing, or crafting. I typically carry around a book light that I use for almost every…like I used it to paint my nails tonight. This looks like a giant version of that and I think would be really handy. I could direct the light only onto what I need to see and control the brightness and color.
Just ordered one of these with the extra 15% off. Thank you, Sam!
Fantastic, I hope it works for you!
@@theblindlife Unfortunately, it did not. As Mr. Magoo says, this lamp is crazy expensive. I'll pay to make my wife's blind life better, but this just didn't do it. One item that really needs to be included with this expensive set-up is Alexa (and Google Home) capability. Why search for a touch button when you can simply say, "Alexa, dim the light"? The ability to march the unit around the house wasn't of as much use as we anticipated. And returns are not free. You need to box them up in "restockable condition" and ship them back insured UPS at your own expense. So sorry we bought this.
Great lighting is great for low vision! I use it all the time and it helps me in every day situations I actually have a nightlight that I use when I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night I just leave the night light on and I’m able to find my way to the bathroom I also have a bed with an LED light underneath it
Thank you! I went ahead and bought it. I've been looking for something like this and with my RP photosensitivity the dimming feature is great. I use LED flashlights around the house but they are too bright at times. Kinda expensive but at least you can return it if it doesn't work out.
That’s great, hopefully it works for you!
Thank you for the video.
Thank you for sharing. I have photophobia, quite severely, but I think this lamp might work for me. Wow I love it. 🙏🏽
What a great solution! Just ordered. I've spent so much time setting up bright task lighting around the house. There either isn't space to install/set up a light, or doing so would ruin the aesthetics of a room. This light solves all of that. Just set it on a flat surface and do the thing. Thank you so much for this review, Sam!
Yea yea I did
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That looks like a very useful thing to have. Lighting is always an issue for me
I need this!
Sure wish I could afford this! I stick to my LED headlamp for now.
I need this
I saw the light! Very cool
Lol
Add more light into your life, I like that sentence 😁
Yes, thi sdoes seem pretty cool. I'd been cosidering getting some sort of LED lantern. Maybe I shoudl get this instead.
Really interesting product but the price point is to high for myself, its a shame. I would like to see some more affordable alternatives for people who would benefit from a compact, user friendly light with some of these kind of features.
Hi Sam i was wondering if maybe you could make videos about cooking blind im curious how you make meals since i personally dont and would find it extremely helpful if you could possibly give tips and tricks on cooking with low vision
Do u have recommendations for brightest ceiling lighting for kitchen. The LEDs don't produce as much lumens as my old flouresent fixture.
Hey Sam love your videos you doing an awesome job every time I was really hyped up about this product until… Duh the price oh my gosh Sam the price is horrible on this and I even with the special discount of the 15% off we’re still talking $270 for a light yeah I’m sorry Sam if the singer come in at $100 boom I would’ve agora already placed my order but at $300 I’ve got other things I have to I have to spend my money on I can be frivolous with something that hill I can find some thing that’ll do the job for a much lower price like I said if they come in at $100 somewhere a little bit more maybe but it might be a little bit less would’ve been even better I would’ve been all over the ass and bought it like right now thanks for the video Sam we do appreciate all your hard work and everything
Hi Sam,
This seems expensive for a portable lamp which I believe has a limited number of charges before it has to be tossed. Looks like the bulbs aren't replaceable. Is that correct? Also looks like at its brightest, it's the equivalent of a 100-watt incandescent bulb. Is that correct? In inches, how close to a piece of paper on a desk can the lamp head get before toppling over?
Are you aware of any corded non- portable desk lamps which have a higher level of illumination?
Thanks for reviewing desk lamps! Spot on - good lighting is very important for those with low vision! Great detailed review! Bring us more lamps, please!
Which percentage is low vision and which percentage is blindness please give me suggestion sir
How is the charging base powered? I have read and can’t find any mention of a power cord. Does the charging base need to be connected to a computer to charge?
That looks great. Does the more red light is warm enough not to hurt in the eyes?
Uffc 320$ is hard 😵💫
At full brightness, it’s pretty bright. I usually knock it down to about half strength.
Hi Sam hope you and your family are well I was just wondering if you would happen to know where I could purchase this lamp in Ontario Canada.
Is there a smaller version of this that you can carry into restaurants with you? My kids are deaf and going blind. They really struggle with lighting in restaurants. Not that I would be opposed to carrying that, but a smaller one would be great.
I can never find links. I can’t see that small print and it is very confusing to me could you not highlight a link it would be easier to see thank you
How many max lumens does it provide
I bought one of these. Overall a quality product. However, I'm having a very diffictult time getting used to the controls due to their latency. There is no immediate feedback to button presses. I find it VERY difficult and frustrating.
This looks like a nice light, and the wireless charging pad is an awesome idea, but IMO isn't worth the price. There are lights on Amazon for like $20 that honestly don't look much different (granted, without the wireless charging and probably lower quality).
Also, if it's designed for the visually impaired, having touch sensitive buttons is a huge oversight.
hi...if you can't afford this one..the ott lite sold at joann fabrics is a good option. They are on sale for 50% off every once in a while...it has a 13 watt bulb. Its the position of the light that also is the most important. 12 inches from the page that you are viewing. good luck!
Cannot see any links on your page
The information is listed in the video description.
Hi SamWhat is the price
I say the price at the end of the video.
For some reason the audio makes it sound kind of like you're in a tunnel. Could just be me.
Great video. $350 tho ??? It is a running joke on the Stargardts support group that anything for blind folks has a blind tax.
320.00 no chance NO THANK YOU there are lights all over amazon that are rechargeable with a stand for under 40.00 at the end of the day it is just a lamp
Why soo expensive 😢 no way I can afford any of this ‘help’ on my blind pension