great -- bright works as a reading lamp without needing to take up desk space -- I know people say (in the reviews) they're wary of a lamp in which you can;t change the bulb, but the LED bulb is rated as most for at least 5000 hours (that's 24/7 for 6-1/2 months) plus in the item inf that comes with it they actually tell you how to change it if you need to -- I'm gettinga  couple more for the other work stations.