The magnifying lamp is truly awesome.  I can SEE everything so well.  It's the perfect assistant when sewing by hand or ripping out black thread from black sweater knit(eek!)  The arm and lamp head can be positioned in many convenient ways.  This lamp camp can be used sitting, standing or reclining on the bed.  The imperfect part, that I am willing to live with, is that the rolling base is very heavy which is great, but the stand and flexible arm that sits inside the stand don't feel as sturdy when you roll it.  I have just decided to push it with my foot and guide it with my hand.  It's a great tool in my sewing room and it's portable too!!!  I highly recommend this lamp for the need help seeing projects in your life!!!