Philips Hf3321/60 Golite Blu, White / Blue

I'll not comment on the efficacy of the treatment itself, since I have only had the device for a few days... and whether or not light-therapy is effective isn't really Philips' responsibility. There are other reviewers here who swear by the treatments, I'm hopeful.The device is classy; nice small package, with above and beyond design. In this day of cheap disposable junk, it's nice to see that someone at Philips cared and fought for little extras... the peg-leg that props up the device is metal (whoa) and stores in a simple ingenius little magnetic slot; no moving parts to break. There is one button, and its operation is simple. There's a little rubber skid-pad at the bottom leading edge of the device to keep it stuck to where you put it. Even the power plug seems to be of higher quality than most, and is right-angled and slim, so it fits nicely in the outlet. The light itself is VERY bright, I can't imagine wanting a brighter or more powerful device. All in all, it's a classy little unit.Finally, I'm grateful for the packaging. Again, most of the stuff one gets from Amazon is full of plastic wrap, bubble wrap, blister-packs, etc. There was no plastic in the box; things were wrapped in PAPER and tissue paper, and instead of styrofoam inside the box was extruded paper foam. A nice final touch.I'm impressed! As I said, if light therapy works for me will be a different issue, but this device is very good.

I have used a goLITE for many years, but my original one got misplaced during home remodelling. I was very reluctant to buy another, but I am so glad I did! This less expensive model is much easier to use - one button start, no programming (my old one was difficult to program), 3 light intensities. Super simple, incredibly effective. I have been using light therapy for at least 10 years. I tried to talk myself out of buying another goLITE, thinking I could make it through the winter without it. I could NOT! I was very depressed, sluggish and I could barely get out of bed in the morning. Within a week of using the light, I was back to normal. Light therapy can change your life!

I had big doubts, especially since I have never used one. The website (info in instruction manual) gave no real info on how to use or time duration, despite hyping their "helpful quiz" online. I tried 15 min the first day, didn't feel different, but woke before my alarm the next morning. After a few days I realized I was sleeping much better and waking before my alarm. I was feeling better just from good sleep. The "SAD" jury is still out, but I'm not complaining yet, I enjoy my light. Just started using this at Christmas. Wish they weren't so $$$. Would have preferred the model with the clock (no clock near my desk), but not that big a deal, also not worth the extra $$$$.

I have the NatureBright 10,000-lux light therapy and now I've purchased this Phillips goLITE BLU. I don't think it works as well as my full spectrum light, but it's more compact and this is the one I have at work. I try to use the NatureBright in the morning before leaving for work but sometimes it doesn't happen. The Phillips goLITE BLU is my backup for when I skip using the NatureBright in the morning and I also use the Phillips goLITE if it's especially dreary outside.Light therapy does work, if you are sensitive to seasonal changes and get lethargic and depressed during the winter months.

I was skeptical of this when I first bought it, mostly because I couldn't imagine 15 minutes of blue light in the morning would be helpful for my mood during the awful and rainy Pacific Northwest winters. Regardless, I have used this for over a week now, and have definitely noticed a significant difference in how I've been feeling. I have more energy, am more motivated, feel more awake, and am generally more happy. Perhaps the best benefit is that I've been sleeping better at night--no more light "naps" dotted with periods of restlessness. I'm glad I went with this product instead of the lamp-type products; the blue light is more directed and you only have to use it for as little as 15 minutes a day. Plus, this version (the non-digital) is so user friendly. This may not work for everyone (based on what I've read in the reviews), but if you're willing to at least try it out, you don't have much to lose except for your bad mood!

I had been using a blue light unit from another company for several years to help me deal with a moderate case of SAD. It stopped working a couple of months ago and I had to replace it ASAP. After extensive research I decided to try the Phillips goLite BLU because it gave me all the features I needed at a reasonable price. So far I am very satisfied with the goLite. It is well built and easy to use. The controls are intuitive and much less flimsy than my last blue light. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 stars is that it is not as bright as my last unit and I have to use it longer to get the same affect. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a small, sturdy blue light that you can use anywhere there is a wall socket.

I didn't think this light offered me any improvement from SAD, seasonal affective disorder. It was much smaller than I think is needed. I may purchase a larger one at some point, but for the money, I don't think this is worth it. Having said that, it seemed like it was well-made, and Philips is a name I trust for quality.

I love this little blue source of sunshine happiness. In all seriousness, it does make me feel better when I wake up at 11pm to get ready to go to work. It makes me think of being on some beach with bright blue skies instead of getting ready to work at some smoke filled club.Fifteen minutes is all that is needed but I like to do at least 30 on it's brightest setting, (there are 3). It helps set my circadian rhythm to become accustomed to waking at night.

I've been suffering from severe seasonal affective disorder since I moved to Newfoundland at the age of 18. I was put on an anti-depressant at 19 by a doctor at my university health clinic and it ruined my life and made me suicidal. I thought there were no other options and decided to go through the winters cold-turkey and try to cope as best as I could without medication. They recommended I tried light therapy but it wasn't covered by my health insurance and I thought it was too expensive as a broke university student. All the models suggested to me were large, clunky, and rather ugly pieces of plastic which were well over the $200 range. When I discovered this light on Amazon while browsing at work one day, I thought I would give it a try.I received it two weeks ago and have been using it on the highest setting for about an hour early in the morning every day. I am so happy and relieved to be able to say that my SAD is finally cured! I wake up every morning at 7am and sit in front of it doing my readings for school, the light is very very nice and makes me feel exactly like I'm sitting out on the back deck during a bright summer day. I find myself randomly smiling throughout the day and my mood is 100% better. I walk home from class in the dark and use it again for a perk-me-up while I eat my supper. My friends have noticed a drastically positive improvement in my attitude and my boyfriend is really happy that I'm finally able to be the happy positive person I am during the brighter months of the year. Everyone around me has benefited from my improved mode and attitude and I will tell you that if you are even considering buying this light because of seasonal affective disorder, stop hesitating and buy it NOW - it REALLY changed my life and I am so relieved to finally feel like my healthy sound-minded summer self all year round. Buy this light, you will thank yourself!

Love this little light. Made a big difference in my mood and energy level during the dark days of November to February. Great to have in first thing in the morning while I'm drinking my coffee. Just angle it a bit so you get the light on your face, done't need to stare at or anything like that. It's small, lightweight and easy to have on a table. Great buy, wish I'd done it sooner

I love my Golite, however I'm only giving it 3 stars because I purchased mine for around $140 and now it's over $300. I think someone has gotten greedy. Don't pay more than $150 for one of these lamps unless it's a genuine SADelite (I have one of those too and it was well worth the money. I use the compact one for work and the large SADelite at home.

I love the compact size. Since I'm very light sensitive, I can feel a boost of energy after fifteen minutes. In addition to daily morning use, on cloudy days, I often go for a second "dose" around supper time, which gets me through the evening.

This has solved my sleepiness and depression issues within a few days. I feel good to have found a non-chemical way to feel great in the winter.