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Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box

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Gagne's new lightweight light box has a thin 5/8" profile so that it fits nicely into your briefcase or portfolio, and is easily transported from room to room. Mount it on the wall, or place it on your tabletop in either a portrait or landscape orientation.

The top can be removed for insertion of media for presentation, or as a full-time backlit frame. This light box has a metal frame with a Plexiglas working surface.

One 5,000K lamp is included. It requires 115V, AC power. UL listed.

Note: Bulbs within the light box are not replaceable.

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® Gagne is a registered trademark. ® Porta-Trace is a registered trademark of Gagne, Inc. ® Plexiglas is a registered trademark.

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Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box

3.9

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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11/1/2011

1.0

doesn't last

By Jay

from San Diego, CA

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

I purchased the unit about 6 months ago and have used it only about 6 hours and the light went out. The lamp is not replaceable and they have discontinued the box, no wonder. If this is an example of their products beware of the new LED boxes because they might not last either.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We apologize, it sounds as though you have received defective product. At Blick we attempt to send out every order free from defect or damage. However, these types of issues do arise occasionally. Customers who receive defective or damaged items should contact our Customer Service department via email or by calling (800) 723-2787 and we will work with you to rectify the situation.

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2/17/2011

4.0

Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box

By Geek Ghoddess

from NJ

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

I'm using this an inexpensive backlight source for a laboratory microscope. It does the job, but would be better if the illumination were brighter

9/2/2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I love it but.......

By quilter mary

from dover de

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

The biggest problem I had was the Protective coating on the plexiglass sheet. It was extremely difficult to pull and I had to have someone who had muscles actual help and it was difficult for him. I called the manufacturing company and left a message 4 times with no response.They probably don't listen to the recording because the message mentioned "we will be closed for the july 4th holiday" I was worried since it was the end of August. I would recommend it but with warning of the difficutly I experienced.

4/15/2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Bright, thin and portable

By Vicemage

from St Paul, MN

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

I just received this today, and I'm extremely happy with it. I've been wanting for some time to upgrade to a more portable light box, but was discouraged by the prices... well, this one took that away. It's nice and lightweight without feeling flimsy, and the thin profile ensures it will fit easily into my laptop or sketch bag. The light is very bright and extremely even, lacking the "hot spots" of my older, standard-model lightbox. There's no delay in the light coming on, and I appreciate that the cord is removable, to prevent damage at the connection point.

My only gripe with this box, and the only thing keeping me from going all the way to five stars, is that I am unable to open the latching end to remove the protective film from the back of the plexiglas. One side will release, but the other is quite stuck, so I am currently stuck using it with the film in place. Other than that small issue, however, this is a great lightbox, and an amazing value compared to other thin panel options.

2/23/2010

5.0

Versitile and easy to use

By Cathy

from Arizona

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

Before I purchased this light box, I did a lot of research. This is definitely a great value. The fact that it is not bulky and can be used while sitting anywhere is a big plus. The surface is larger than I expected, too.

11/30/2009

5.0

Slim, Lightweight, and excellent

By Reege

from Bloomington, Minnesota

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

I use this light table to examine products for defects. It makes me able to see small flaws without much trouble.
Very portable which is good for moving around the office. No hot spots in the lighting. Has not yet caused eye strain while staring at light for a long time.
I was very pleased to find a product that fit my qualifications for price, size, and quality. One usually doesn't find all three of those in one product.

9/11/2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Perfect for my purposes

By AnnieO

from Charlotte, NC

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Comments about Gagne Porta-Trace Thin Panel Light Box:

I'm a medical illustrator who was laid off last year and am starting up my own business. I got tired of taping xrays to the window! And I really missed the clunky old light table from work. When I found this one, it was so thin and portable..... then looked around at prices, and this was a great buy. I got the 8.25"x11.5" and it's been priceless so far. Bright enough to work on at night, when my windows are dark!