This thing is great. I really like the remote capabilities and it puts out quite a range of lighting. I have a chair that isn't near a table lamp but is near a book case and I put it on top and when needed just hit the remote. I think I will buy another because there has to be another place I could use one.I have bought and returned 4 desk lamps prior to this one. I was looking specifically for one that did NOT have a touch button, they seem to be finicky. I wanted a very straight forward button or toggle for on/off, brightness (-or + button) and light type. This has that all on a part of the cord. Perfect for my kids to be able to do themselves for school. The lamp itself takes up very little desktop space. I can actually put my pencil holder ON the base itself to save more desk space. It’s small enough that it can bend totally out of the way, but big enough to put out enough light. Perfect!!This was exactly what I wanted.Bought one lamp on my initial purchase, I loved the lamp so much that I decided to purchase two more for my kids study desks. Everything was fine until one of the girls switched on her lamp by way of the radio frequency remote control. It was then that we discovered that any one of the remotes would control all of the other lamps. The thing (remote control) that makes this lamp so special also is its biggest disadvantage. I'll point out that these lamps can also be controlled manually by way of a multi purpose switch that is attached to the lamp but it somewhat defeat the purpose of having a remote controled lamp. Bottom line... one lamp is amazingly good, two or more not so good if placed within close proximity to each other.I loved this lamp but after a year and a half now it won't turn off. It started blinking then went to dim mode. It won't turn off by the remote or cord I even tried resetting it by unplugging for a bit.Works great. Just wish it was a little bigger. Love having the remoteThis is a very nice lamp with all the features, and more, that I love. I love the remote control, for one thing. The flexibility of the lamp makes it easy to adjust to wherever you need light. The fantastic features of brightness control as well as shades of lighting really add to this lamp's usability. My lamp, unfortunately, arrived damaged (a big dent in the shade) but Amazon made it right for me and I have kept the lamp, getting used to its decorative dent! I highly recommend this desk lamp (or for whatever purpose you use it).The neck isn't as bendable as I thought it would be. It is excellent in its adjustable brightness. I would prefer a more robust anti-skid pad on the bottom, but I easily solved that issue myself with non-stick footie-sticky-dealios.