Thx guys! Will try to get some white wall shots and hopefully some better outdoor shots next week when weather warms up a bit. The MK35 should be releasing this week but I don't have an idea on the price yet.
@Nicolicous - Thx! A few years back, I used to use a "lightbox" (actually it was an Ikea laundy hamper; I alternated between a black and white one) but found it quite limiting in terms of space constraints and the constant overhead-only lighting position (there is a cut out that is covered by the paper acting as a diffuser):
Shortly after that I went with two of those swing lamps you see above but this time I taped rice paper over them as diffusers and it gave me much better control over the angle/positioning of the light. You've got a keen eye but can't blame you for mistaking the use of a light box... :D The diffused lighting I used for this review was provided soley by this guy and the use of a white sheet of paper as a reflector for certain shots.