While some people adamantly attest for their disdain towards IKEA products for whatever reason, I love them.  I’m always on a budget and still have IKEA stuff from almost 10 years ago.  New to their collection comes the SOLIG Solar Office Lamps.

Provided they are in a well lit area during the day, the lamp stores daylight in its solar cell for use of its LED lighting during the evening hours.  Sounds like a steal for only $20 a piece!  Available now at the IKEA website or warehouse near you.

Key features:

• Runs on solar cells that transform sunlight into electricity; helps you save energy and reduce your environmental footprint.
• Solar cells transform sunlight into electrical energy – requires no electrical connections.
• Uses LEDs, which consume approx. 70% less energy and last 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

Fun tidbits:

• Position the product so the solar cell panel on top is well exposed to sunlight.
• Approved for use as outdoor lighting, IP 44.
• 3 rechargeable AA 1.2V batteries for solar cell driven products are included.
• Color temperature; warm white (Kelvin 3000).
• Integrated light source.
• LED life time approx. 20,000 hours.
• When the battery is fully charged, the product will light at full power for aprox. 3 hours.
• Recharging time is 8 hours in direct sunlight.

[via Unplggd]

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Having just bought a new laptop I was excited to be able to work outside of my basement but wanted to find a nice accessory to keep my computer elevated properly and comfortable at the same time.  I found one at Ikea that I like to call a laptop pillow.

This one pictured above is called the E-Pod Laptop Desk and it is designed to make any sitting situation more enjoyable when using a laptop.  The E-Pod comes in three color choices and looks as if it sort of folds up for easier travel.  It also has a carrying handle.  The one I got from Ikea was only $15 and it has a small pocket in the pillow for your cell phone or whatever.  This E-Pod from BrookStone looks to be of a bit better quality and costs $40.

I must say that I really love my laptop pillow and use it constantly.  If you need something like this definitely don’t hesitate.

[via TheGreenHead]

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