Comments on: Brando 4-in-1 desk lamp

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:12:44 +0000

The idea of a multitasker is something that is simpler so that it can be used in different ways instead of just one way. A knife is better than a butter cutter because it can also be used to cut bread. And it can be used to spread the butter.

Gluing multiple things together doesn’t make a multitasker.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:23:52 +0000

I no longer work at a desk but, when I did I used a desk fan daily. I forgot to take it when I left and I truly miss that fan. I’d have it on my home desk now if I still had it.

I use an iMac which has a web-cam and a microphone built in. What I do not like about the Brando 4-in-1 desk lamp is that it is very ugly. If they added a clock it could be Brando 5-in-1 desk lamp. Add a magnetic paper clip holder and viola…Brando 6-in-1 desk lamp!!! I think the possibilities of adding useless features to this lamp is mind boggling and makes it just another piece of pointless land fill clogging clutter that no one truly needs.

Indict Brando!!! hehe ; )

By: Adam Snider

Adam Snider — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:40:00 +0000

I’m using a desktop fan as we speak. The A/C in my office doesn’t work properly, so I use a desktop fan. At home, I use a floor fan, though.

That said, that device does look a bit ridiculous.

By: Mary Sue

Mary Sue — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:50:26 +0000

Last time I used a desktop fan? Um, right now. I work on the third floor of a building, in what used to be a greenhouse. Loads of natural light, of course. Sweltering in the summer.

Also? You obviously have never dealt with menopausal women. I can think of several aunties who will be getting this for Christmas.

By: jes

jes — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:10:14 +0000

Conceptually, maybe. I can get overheated from the output of my computer equipment so fan might be appreciated. Don’t have a webcam right now but might use it if I had & it would probably have to be part of something I needed/wanted. Visually, um only the webcam + speaker bit is ok. But would probably only buy this specifically if it was in the dollar bin.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:49:05 +0000

It seems to me that this is more clutter than unclutter. It’s not really a device with four functions. It’s four devices, mashed together in a horrible Frankenstein-inspired fit of madness. If you don’t use all four, then the extra devices are just clutter that you can’t remove because they’re stuck to the ones you do use.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:35:45 +0000

Yes on the fan. Mine sits under my desk and goes on and off in order to moderate hot flashes. Again, as the rest have said, the appliance is reaaaallllly ugly.

By: Stella

Stella — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:52:15 +0000

I would argue that in addition to the 4 functions listed above, they could all be used at the same time. Introducing your instant Mariah Carey music video set, including stage light, wind machine, microphone and webcam to capture the magic!

By: Rae

Rae — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:10:11 +0000

Hee! I have two desk fans, too. One’s a back-up, in case the first one goes down. I run it pretty much 8 hours every day, mostly for the airflow, but also for the white noise.

I have to agree about the lamp, though. *shudder* It’s kinda scary looking. I can see where it would be useful for a (probably small) contingent of folks, but not for me.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:23:14 +0000

At least one of my desk fans (yes, I have two) are on at work all the time. I work in a brand new office with hopelessly controlled HVAC. Especially now that our AC has been cut to 20% (that’s TO not BY). So yes, desk fan most definitely used. But the rest of that ugly thing? Ick. (I use big huge fans at my non air conditioned home.)

By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:00:06 +0000

Design abomination. No thank you. Ever.

By: caffienejunkie

caffienejunkie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:57:23 +0000

i think the idea of the combo lamp is nice, but it’s not very nice to look at and the fan would annoy me – my air conditioning works fine – infmom made a good point about the mic and fan being near each other

By: infmom

infmom — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:43:12 +0000

I’m sitting here typing as my fan whirs away. It doesn’t sit on my desk, but on top of my scanner on the catch-all desk next to me (good thing I don’t use the scanner all that often). It was the only place I could find for it. In our not-air-conditioned house, fans are an absolute necessity.

That said, though, why would anyone want a microphone built into a gizmo that has a fan whirring away in the background?

By: BarbaraB

BarbaraB — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:22:54 +0000

I use a desk fan every day at work. I also have a tower fan under my desk. Both are on right now!

By: JenK

JenK — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:33:47 +0000

I use my desk fan for general air circulation / cooling. But a combo would mean I could situate it for best light or least distracting fan – not a win.