SAD Light Review: The Brite Box

At just £235, the Bite Box certainly seems like a bargain. It has 4 light tubes that produce ideal lighting conditions for treatment of S.A.D., and it can be packed up and transported quite easily (it assumes the shape of a brief case). It is advertised for office or home use and has a myriad of features that make it appealing.

Being a sufferer of S.A.D., I decided to try it out and order it. It arrived a week after my order and appeared exactly as advertised. There was no “installation” or configuration; it was literally plug and play.

Initial Impression

The build quality appears quite high, and I’m glad to see that everything is as advertised. This saved me from getting confused or having to make a complaint, as one of my fears with shopping online is that you never seem to receive what you were expecting.

The Brite Box also has a built in timer that is set at 30 minutes which is a very nice touch. This prevents overexposure, not to mention lets you know when your treatment is finished. I found that I just sat down, flicked on the time, and watched TV or read a book. By the time the unit had switched off I was already feeling better.

Usage Impression

Because the unit is so portable I also took it with me to my office. I sit in a cubicle for 8 hours a day as an insurance adjuster, so I don’t get a chance to get much Sun. Having the Brite Box on in the morning made it much easier to get focused and motivated on what I was supposed to accomplish for the day. In fact, the Brite Box has made me a better employee, as I arrive and am ready to go. It’s like an instant energy boost, and I’m glad to have it.

One thing I would like to see in the future is perhaps a different colored case. It’s not that I don’t like the silver/polished aluminum look, but I’d prefer something in a mat finish in some kind of black color. Either way, it’s a small complaint and certainly doesn’t detract from the capabilities of the unit itself.

Overall

At well under £250 the Brite Box is a great buy that is loaded with features. Its portability really expands its usefulness, and it does the job. What more can you ask for in a Light box?

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