Large and weighty lightboxes were once the preserve of die-hard darkroom enthusiasts and professional photographers during the analog film era, used to identify, review, and catalog images displayed on slide, negative or transparency. Fast forward to the digital era and not only can we pick the modern equivalent up at a reasonable cost, but thanks to LED technology they’re now slim and cool to the touch in use. While standard modern examples offer mains and/or USB power, some higher-priced alternatives feature a built-in rechargeable battery that, once fully juiced, offers the potential for use anywhere and everywhere. Even if, most typically, we may be balancing said light box or panel on our laps when perched on the sofa.
With its minimalist white finish and frosted screen surround reminding us of an Apple-like design, as a contrast to rivals opting instead for a shiny black bezel, German manufacturer Dorr’s LED Light Tablet is not only cool to the touch… but also looks very cool with it.
