I am very disappointed with this light. It is bright enough, but it has a blue cast (I think that's the LED) that really casts a strange light on what you are looking at. My biggest complaint though, is that it creates a shiny reflection on whatever it is over, including books and notebook paper! Moving it farther away and closer, or angling it from the side or straight down, does not help, it's the stark quality of the light itself. It literally makes it difficult to see what you are looking at. Waste of money. I have other booklights in a range of qualities, but none that put a cold, bluish shine on whatever you are looking at. I much prefer the softer light of a standard bulb (or standard booklight), even if it is less bright.In fairness I will add that the quality of the item itself seems fine, the neck is flexible and long enough to direct in a number of positions.Still, if you are doing anything but knitting (could it reflect off of yarn?), this is not recommended.