Really excited to get this on our patio. Previous umbrella was in bad shape. The ability to raise/lower the umbrella by a handle is the best feature for me. I don't have to stand on a chair to put a piece through a hole on the base to keep the umbrella up (I did with our older umbrella and it was annoying). The blue color is deep and not bright, which I prefer. This doesn't cost much and is perfect for our patio.