The box store had a sale on LED bulbs that made them $19.99 for 10. This seemed like as good a time as any to take the plunge, so I bought a pack. The BlueTower switched over to CFL bulbs along with the rest of the world a few years ago. Since then I've only had to replace a couple of bulbs, but all of them were starting to get duller over time. The other thing is that I'm a little sensitive to how CFL bulbs flicker, so switching had additional appeal. The new lights don't disappoint on any level. They are brighter than the old bulbs were when new, far closer to the 60W incandescent bulbs they claim to replace. They are also a more pleasant color that seems more natural than CFL. Finally, though LEDs are also said to flicker under some circumstances, I have noticed nothing of the sort, so the end effect is far more comfortable than before.

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