Antec Halo Bias Lighting (now with pics!)

[ultraman7k]

So I picked up Antec's Halo Bias Lighting kit last week, and it just arrived in the mail. Scored it for $7 at canadadirect, so I figured I've spent $7 in worse ways, why not try this out?

Anywho, it took all of two minutes to install, and just sticks on to the back of your monitor and plugs into a usb port. I was not aware such things existed until I saw it posted up somewhere a couple weeks ago (can't remember if it was here or somewhere else).

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Well it's pretty light out right now, but I'll have more to say about it once it gets darker tonight. For now though it does create a cool backlit effect against the wall.

[JD]

Do tell how you find it.

I've been considering putting some lights behind my monitor mainly because where my monitor is it's in between 2 pot lights so the lighting is rather dark and definitely causes some eye strain into the wee hours of the night ;)

Only issue though is I have a U2711 which is 3" too big for these lights. Probably wouldn't matter too much though I suppose.

[Perineum]

I've done that for years behind my 42" TV.

I'm sure it's not the correct color or temperature of light, but it did make a positive difference.

[Jackquelegs]

NCIX.com - Buy Antec Halo 6 LED Bias Lighting Kit USB for LCD Monitor Up to 24IN - Others - Bias Lighting Kit - in Canada

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[JD]

Thanks for the link, saves me from looking for it.

Wonder if 1 would be enough for my 27" or if I should grab 2 to be safe.

Only issue I can foresee is that the monitor's USB ports stay powered unless I actually turn the monitor off.

[ultraman7k]

So it finally got dark enough!




I wonder if I shouldn't have gotten another 1 or 2 for the other monitors....so far so good. I really like the lighting, it makes the screen a lot easier on the eyes in the dark.

For 7 bucks...pretty awesome.

The light looks a lot brighter in the 2nd picture than it actually is, but oh well!

also, what it looks like behind the monitor.

[JD]

I got mine today, put a set on the top and bottom of my U2711. Gives it a decent glow I'd say.

I think the 3rd picture is the closest representation to real-world, but it's a tad brighter.

[Jackquelegs]

You guys just reminded me. I still have them at NCIX to pick up... totally forgot about them

[Supergrover]

Thanks JD, I was actually waiting to see how you like em before I grab a couple. How do the eyes feel? Since I assume you just got them care to comment them after you have used them for a bit. Do you find you need the 2 on your U2711? Could you unplug one and let me know how that is?

I know questions, questions.

I assume they are sticky backed and if I dont have to stick 2 on then that would be better. But if one isnt enough then I'll do 2.

Thanks.

[martin_metal_88]

good idea, I may buy one to light my G15 a bit more. maybe those USB port on the KB will be used for something one day XD