however, the design flaw pretty much kills the ability to move the lamp around easily.

has a *major* design flaw, however.the vertical pole has merely "rests" in the base.

I am truly frustrated about this design flaw because otherwise, it certainly aids me in doing more exacting work on my crafts.

While this lamp has a significant design flaw in the way the base is connected to the extender pole (it will disconnect if you pick the lamp up by the pole), it is only an inconvenience and not a show-stopper.

- I hate not having the lamp/magnifier to work with, it is so GREAT!

We tried lots of other devices but they frequently did not work out as they require too much effort to keep them positioned in the right way to make reading possible.

It is very easy and very clever as to the assembly, but read the instructions FIRST

She was so grateful that she can now start reading as avidly as she did before her eyes started going bad

Works as it says it does - great for close up needlework and sewing