Customer Rating: 
Summary: Function over form
Comment: I needed a desk lamp for school and eventually narrowed it down to 3 lamps - namely this one, the Grandrich ES-201 EZ Reader Table Lamp w/ 27w Fluorescent Bulb, and the Verilux Original Natural Spectrum Deluxe Desk Lamp, Ivory.
The Verilux seemed like an over-priced version of the same thing, and I didn't want to pay double just for the "Verilux" branding. On the other hand, the Grandrich does not seem to boast any Flicker Elimination Technology. Thus I decided on the mid-range EasyEye Lamp which, according to the sunpentown website, states that it "is controlled by an IC chip originated from Japan, which produces a flicker-free frequency of 25,000Hz."
I just got the lamp yesterday and Even if it is a little bulky and resembles something out of
Star Trek, the light is very bright and perfect for long hours of reading/studying. The included made-in-Japan Hitachi bulb was also a pleasant surprise. While I am a little skeptical of the "Built-in Ionizer" function, it isn't at all noticeable and can't possibly hurt to have running.
Although I haven't seen/tested the other 2 alternatives, I'm guessing they serve the same purpose, hence it all boils down to your budget and individual preference. All 3 lamps aren't exactly the most aesthetically-pleasing so if you're looking for a pretty ornamental desk lamp, you should probably consider something else.
