blueschica Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Wasn't sure of the best place to ask this but here goes! Does anyone have one of those lamps with a USB port in the base, for charging things? We need some new bedside lamps in our guest room and it seemed like those might be handy. I have read a few places that it can be just a trickle charge, though, and not really useful for charging. Anyone have any experience with one? Edited May 5, 2021 by blueschica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Saw them in a couple of motel rooms while traveling, about 5 years ago. Used them overnight to charge my cellphone. Very handy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 25 Fantastic Lamps with USB Ports (Charge Devices Anywhere) Lamp USB Ports - They're Not All Made The Same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I got one from Costco. It has a USB port in the back but also wireless charging for my phone.Made by Ottlite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I got one from Costco. It has a USB port in the back but also wireless charging for my phone.Made by Ottlite. Ottlite makes good stuff. It can be a little pricey but generally reliable and high quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Thank you both for the Ottlite suggestion! I have a bigger one on a stand for when I sew dark fabrics but I didn't know they made the smaller ones. Sounds like a good choice! :hi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I got one from Costco. It has a USB port in the back but also wireless charging for my phone.Made by Ottlite. I got the same type from IKEA, but no idea who makes it. On the plus side I didn’t have to put it together and it isn’t a piece of shit, so that’s good. I believe it is 5w charging for the wireless, not sure about the USB port as I’ve moved almost entirely to USB-C and don’t charge much of anything with USB anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I got one from Costco. It has a USB port in the back but also wireless charging for my phone.Made by Ottlite. I got the same type from IKEA, but no idea who makes it. On the plus side I didn’t have to put it together and it isn’t a piece of shit, so that’s good. I believe it is 5w charging for the wireless, not sure about the USB port as I’ve moved almost entirely to USB-C and don’t charge much of anything with USB anymore. Here it is: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hektar-work-lamp-w-charging-led-bulb-dark-gray-20416239/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 This. It was £30 in Costco. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Why not just change the outlet to one with a built in USB? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Why not just change the outlet to one with a built in USB? I have that too. It's a good idea to pay extra for high quality ones though because some of the cheaper units don't like too much load (both usb and both plug sockets in use). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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