Initial review- I gave Lau umbrella 5 stars. The solar lights quit working one day after I posted my original review. Otherwise all other review information is
correct. Disappointed. 




No issues at all with Lau lighted umbrella. The hand crank works perfectly and solar powered lights came on after an afternoon powering on the patio. The two piece pole is made of metal which is great. My last patio umbrella pole was made of wood and eventually snapped in half. Took less then 5 minutes to set up Lau umbrella on a metal base (sold separately and previously purchased). The lights are more mood lighting bright rather than super bright. I like this because I layer traditional patio string lights as well. Am hopeful this umbrella will hold up well over time.