I have two--one floor, one table and several other imitation lamps. I swear by the Ott light brand. No one else's version comes close to theirs in performance. I had to replace the bulb in the floor model last year--I had had it for at least 5 years. I got a replacement bulb for less than retail on ebay and its doing fine. So if you swing the bucks, go for it. You won't be sorry.