Lumio LED Book-Shaped Lamp

[LinusTech]

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Manufacturer Website: http://www.hellolumio.com/shop/

 

Lumio is a truly exceptional product - one that I wouldn't see myself using every day, but certainly one whose design and beauty I can appreciate.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elbU4xPoxM4

[qwertywarrior]

ITS A NOVELTY ITEM  !!!!

[2chriswy]

hmm might like to get one for a present

[MrYuriy]

It's not the lamp you previously "dreamed of" on the WAN show on the 25th, but it's a pretty interesting novelty one nonetheless.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

It's not a light for a book, it's a book that is a light. Or is it both?

 

[Guest Kloaked]

5:21

 

I lost it.

[Akolyte]

Its pretty cool, I would buy it cuz its cool and so I could show off.  

 

But my brain isn't capable of understanding such remarkable technology. 

 

All I can is its...

 

[Moredeath]

Interesting concept. Would like to see if anyone here is going to buy it lol

[Akolyte]

ITS A NOVELTY ITEM  !!!!

"Look at the root of the word Novelty, its Novel.   Which to me says your just being close-minded, because its in the shape of a book. That is to say, judging a book by its cover."

 

-Linus's words, not mine

[Murdoch]

Better than useless.

 

High praise indeed.

[RaidenLeeChin]

It looks great though, mainly for aesthetics.

[flown]

Oh god I want this!

I love reading and while my kindle replaced oldschool books in most cases, I still like the aesthetics of a book. This as a light for my nightstand /for reading would be great.

Lets check the price... Yeah, nevermind... didn't want this at all

[spexiono]

Looks beautiful. But i don't get lamps to look at them.

[skywake]

For that price in USD you could buy a Sonos Play 1 for all of that wireless audio goodness. Or you could get a pair of powerline adapters plus an access point to get a wireless signal to that far corner of your house with change. You could also get a 2DS with a couple of games which not only be a light but would also play the Pokemans and such. Or you could get a programmable multi-coloured LED globe from LIFX or maybe even two and control the lighting in one of your rooms with a cool little phone app.

 

Plenty of better ways to spend your ~$150-200US

[JupiteL]

OR, I could buy 10 book lights for portable use.

[TaYroo]

How do you recharge it ? 

[LibertyGeek]

Interesting curiousity.

 

That being said, $160 is out of my price range for a curiousity piece. As Linus noted in the video, without permanent wiring capabilities, it soon becomes impractical in a home environment beyond that aesthetic curiousity decor item.

 

I might go $40, but then I'd probably immediately mod it with a USB wall wart of some sort to route permanent power to it, so I wouldn't have to drag it over to my USB hub all the time.

[Guest MixedCore]

Neat, but even though I get the fact that it's "competitively priced" compared to other simmilar products, it still doesn't feel right 

[Maudima]

 

a Book That is Also a Light

 

Best title ever. 

[Redheadsrule13]

Looks neat, I could see this replacing a desk or bedside lamp. 

[MAXXHEW]

This is awesome...  The Lumio would make a perfect gift for the person who already has everything.  Yes it is expensive, but obviously it is exclusively for people who would appreciate it.  I have found the perfect gift for my mom on Mothers day.  Does anyone know what the word "Lumio" means, is there a translation to English that could roughly explain it?

[flown]

This is awesome...  The Lumio would make a perfect gift for the person who already has everything.  Yes it is expensive, but obviously it is exclusively for people who would appreciate it.  I have found the perfect gift for my mom on Mothers day.  Does anyone know what the word "Lumio" means, is there a translation to English that could roughly explain it?

 

I don't know the exact meaning of the word lumio (if it isn't a made up word) but the origin is the latin word "lumen" for light.

[MAXXHEW]

  I was just curious to see if there was, or is a translation for the word.  Thanks.  

[SirReallySam]

I like it. Not going to buy one though

[Heisenbleurgh]

I know people use lights for more than just reading but I'd still rather spend $100-$120 on a Kindle Paperwhite with light included than buying this.

Definitely looks cool though. I'd probably find it more appealing if I was into a minimalist style for my room.