Since the government is going to "outlaw" 100W incandescent bulbs, I had to buy an alternative. The C.F.L. (compact florescent light) bulbs are nice, but not as bright as what they're meant to replace.
The next step was L.E.D.
They come in a variety of brightness scales, 3W at 2000K scale is about the average night light. "Cool white" (6000K) was the best for me.
This bulb has a 360 degree lighting, while others do not. If it has LED's all the way around, you're good. Read the fine print to be sure
The only 2 drawbacks (cons) that I see are:
1. the physical size. If you have limited space, sometimes the LED Corn Bulb is not the way to go. Compared to it's Incandescent partner, THIS particular bulb won't physically fit into the same small space; it's slightly wider, and about 1/4 longer. So, if your fixture has a cap or glass enclosure, this bulb probably won't fit. Measure your fixtures' available area to be sure.
2. ability to dim. Unlike standard bulbs, most LED bulbs cannot be dimmed You must buy "dimmable" units. They're quite a bit more in cost, but if that's what you need, it's worth it in energy savings.
If the name of the game is saving money, LED is the way to go.
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