Sunbeam Meteor Light Review
Introduction
The Sunbeam Meteor light is a tubular led light system. It is a group of leds set up in a chain that runs through numerous different patterns. It is an easy install, and something that fits well in a case with a window. We are reviewing the blue version today.
The Box
The box is a rectangular tube, that is all clear plastic, letting the buyer see what they are getting. The box is easy to open, which I find a nice change from those horrible plastic cases that you have to pretty much take a hacksaw to open (think USB cable boxes).
Inside the box there is the Tube, an inverter, and a PCI bracket with the mode selecter and on/off button.
The Light
The light looks like a typical CCFL tube, however, this has the visible LEDs that make up the light. This light IS NOT based on CCFL technology, it is quite literally a group of LEDs all in a line.
It comes with some velcro, making it very simple to install it to your case. The nice thing about velcro is that it is easy to install, and if you have to pull your light out to install something, it just pops off. You only get one or two chances with the tape, so pick your spot well.
The Inverter
The inverter is a small blue box. It supports up to two Meteor lights, and a sound activation module. I only have one meteor light, and no sound activation module, so I wasn't able to test that feature. The inverter comes with its own piece of velcro tape, so you can stick it where you want without it bouncing around. It doesn't get hot, even after hours of continuous use.
The PCI Bracket
The bracket is a typical bracket. It has an on/off switch, and a push-button that controls the lighting sequence. There are enough different modes to keep everyone happy. The only disadvantage is that it is only a push-button. The light doesn't remember what it was set to last, so every time you turn off the light, you have to reset the pattern. This could be a downside for those who have their case under their desk.
In Use
This light works great. Lights up well, doesn't put off heat, and isn't overpowering. In a case with a couple led fans, it works even better, just adding a little more light to the case.
Conclusion
I like this light a lot, and I think that I will get a second one. Free installation hint. This light looks best when installed where the light itself can't be seen.
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