Philippe Starck Integrates iStuff Charger into Light Fixture

So one has to take a flexible position on what belongs on TreeHugger, like this new lamp from Flos, designed by Philippe Starck. We do love designs that combine multiple functions, and the D'E-light integrates an Apple-ready charging base into a small and elegant flat panel LED desk lamp made of polished aluminum. Starck describes it as "When the iPad, a source of information, becomes a source of light."

Perhaps. My first reaction was that it is pretty limited with just a charger, it should as well have a USB connection for the computer, however that actually is becoming less important with the cloud and wireless connectivity. My second reaction was that it is pretty limited, just connecting to Apple, what about Blackberry or Android? And at that time I looked at the latest news. My final thought is if I was truly going to use the iPad or iPhone, I would want a stand that worked horizontally as so then as vertically and had a bit of adjustment to it. So eventually it is at heart little more than a parking space and a charger, to put it more exactly than a useful integrated working tool. Which is a shame, because it is a wonderful idea, and a very elegant lamp.