This lamp is very economical (low consumption), enlightens well (including read) without dazzling, a switch and a wire 1 m 85, the clip is very efficient, equipped with suction cups to avoid scratching the furniture; the flexible shaft is neither too hard nor too soft; the lamp is not ugly at all, and goes well with any style. It is a very good price / quality ratio. For my part, I have four; one at the head of the bed to read, the second behind the television to avoid eye fatigue, the third to illuminate computer keyboards and finally the fourth, connected behind a wall switch, to circulate in the home night if necessary, without finding myself totally awakened by a bright light too ... it's very effective ... To find a complete and weak (but I'm not sure to be very convincing), you can not change the bulbs if they were to deteriorate. We should all buy ... but as the price is reasonable ...