I got this umbrella as a replacement for the one in our table in the back yard. I absolutely LOVE it! I especially love the lights on it for evening hangouts. The umbrella was extremely easy to put together (just stick the pole into the other pole!) and lightweight. It opens and closes via a crank and there’s a switch to turn the lights on and off. The pictures represent the product the same day as receiving it and it was a rainy, cloudy day. The solar panel picked up enough sun to shine that night! I would definitely purchase again.