I can't believe how much I love this simple low tech winter "hearth!"  The light and the crackling noise are so comforting and there is a real sense of winter cozy time.  I gave one to my daughter too.  She laughed when I first got it for her, but told me just last night that they have it on every night!  I highly recommend this for anyone that just wants the comfort of a crackling fire.  This does not give off heat, it is merely a psychological fire.