What will be outlawed in 2012? Certain types of bulbs?

Yes, they're worth it! And I bought mine at Joanne's with a coupon too, although they regularly go on sale there.

My kids gave me an Ottlite for Christmas (will be 2yrs ago this yr.). I maybe put 20 hrs or less on it because I used it at night and I do not usually sew at night. I went to turn it on last week and it did not go on. I went to Jo-Ann's and bought a replacement bulb for $35.00. Put that in and it still didn't work. What??? Went back to the store and the guy proceeded to tell me I had to contact Ottlite since it was past their 90 day return policy. I ended up buying another lamp since they were on sale for 50% off and figured if I got the other one fixed I would have a lamp at both my embroidery machine and my sewing machine. I will keep the replacement bulbs for future use but have not contacted Ottlite yet. It may not be worth getting fixed, if indeed they even fix them. I know lots of people have had theirs for years but for mine to go out with less than 20 hrs on it was quite disheartening. Not sure why I bought another one other than I really did like the light it gave out, especially at night.

I agree. I have both, and there doesn't seem to be any difference. I bought a "daylight" floor lamp at Menards on Black Friday for $9.99 and have used it for years without needing to replace the bulb. It has a goose neck so I can bend it to highlight my machine, or my cutting board. You can buy the replacement lights for less (<$10) there too. Just bring the old bulb in so you can find the correct replacement. Can't go wrong with it!

You are right that it is the blub that is needed and not necessarily the whole lamp.

I have 4. could not live without them.

i bought my ottlite at office depot 10 years ago and replacement bulbs are only 13 dollars only replaced the bulb once

i bought my ottlite at office depot 10 years ago and replacement bulbs are only 13 dollars only replaced the bulb once

I have had the daylight Ott floor lamp for a few years, got addicted to it, but one day it just stopped working. Tried a new bulb in it but wouldn't work, so I assume the lamp is burned out. Has anyone else had any trouble with it? I want another one but even on sale, they're sorta high/ I'll have to have one tho this Winter when I get to quilting again.
Anyone know a good substitute?

I love my Ottlites. Not only do I see better but they are very effective with my "winter blues". I have not yet had to replace a bulb although I have had them quite awhile. I know other stores are starting to sell them so perhaps they sell the bulbs as well. Good luck!