I know you all are going to think I'm crazy but I like the little "twisty" flouresent bulbs. I have one in an adjustible desk type lamp that sets on a table beside me. I use it for my quilting and reading both. It gives me a lot of bright light. I wasn't impressed with the Ott light. It didn't seem bright enough for me. My sewing machine sets in front of a window so don't need additional light in the daytime there.