Check that the head containing the light can be moved in all directions, some mounts only allow the long tube to only point along the direction of the arm. Gives a fairly even source of light, due to the relatively large source of light. Make sure the shade is deep enough so that the fluorescent tube cannot be seen by the user AND other people sitting in the same room. Some shades for fluorescent tubes are too shallow. This light source does not get hot, so you can get close to it without burning yourself.
Fluorescent tubes can give a white light, which some people prefer to other colours of light.
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