| View Larger Image | CC.Vivid Plus 36-LED Light Bulb | Electronicsby C. Crane
| List Price: | $29.95 | | Price: | $13.39 | | You Save: | $16.56 (55%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Sales Rank: | 1,388st |
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FEATURES | - Less than 3-Watt of power
- 2-1/2-Watt
- Works well with dimmer switches
- Small, fits in most reading lamps
- UL Listed
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This bulb has a clear dimpled globe that smoothly disperses the light. With 36 LEDs inside the bulbs light has a bright cool white color yet consumes less than 3 watts of power. Made out of high strength plastic this bulb is built to last. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 25 reviews)
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Mediocre by Faramarz Rabii (USA)  3 Stars
November 26, 2009
This bulb uses the approach of "cram many small LEDs in a bulb" to get as much light as they can muster. It is not bright enough for room lighting but good for: desk; refrigerator; or a very bright night light. It could also be used to light the bathroom at night without bothering your eyes. I would not use it as a reading light.
Pros:
* Beautiful light; may be compared to about 10-15 watts regular light
* LED; no toxic mercury like fluorescent bulbs
* Very efficient; more so than fluorescents
Cons:
* Over priced
* Not very bright
* Not good for replacing regular bulbs
Additional Information:
I like LED lights, but a better way to get brightness is the use of high power 1 watt LEDs. Bulbs based on the 1 watt LEDs generate much more light and are better for lighting whole rooms. Unfortunately I have not found any on Amazon. They are available online however.
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Bright for a 2.5 watt bulb by Mojave Mike (Littlerock, CA United States)  4 Stars
November 18, 2009
The first thing to keep in mind about any energy efficient lighting is they always exaggerate about the wattage of bulb you can replace, because they don't always compare based on the output, but the consumption instead. You should always make light bulb comparisons and judge replacements on how many lumens the bulb puts-out.
Color: This is a blue-white LED bulb, not quite as blue as some, but more blue than incandescent light.
Power: It's rated consumption is 2.5 watts, and claims to work well with dimmers (will test this later this week).
Compares well to: 7W candelabra microbright CFL
Brightness: about as bright as a 30W standard incandescent bulb, maybe better. This is the brightest 2.5W LED bulb I have seen, about as bright as a 7 watt "mirobright" CFL bulb. Since the microbrights put out more "colors" (a more complete spectrum), the LED light looks "thinner" than the microbright.
Coverage: This product has a clear diffuser with internal faceting, dispersing the light quite well. Not as well distributed as a 7 watt microbright but more appropriate for down-facing fixtures. It still works well in ceiling fixtures or outdoor fixtures for hallway or porch use.
Shape: This bulb is shaped like a mushroom, the "cap" about as large as a normal incandescent bulbs "bulb". It should fit any fixture that does _not_ require the light bulb "neck". This bulb is not quite as long as a standard 60W light bulb.
My usage: I currently have these bulbs in a hallway light I leave on when I'm out, the front and back porch lights, and an overhead reading light in the living room. I also have one mixed into an overhead fan fixture with a microbright and another 1W LED bulb. I've ordered more to use in a 4-light recessed system with a dimmer, will edit this review after I've used those for a month to see how they hold up.
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A dim bulb! by DF (East of the Mississippi)  1 Stars
October 07, 2009
Not a replacement for a flourescent bulb! the advertised savings aren't really there with these bulbs. I bought some and was disappointed when they didn't give the same amount of light as a $.99 nite light. I cannot even read by their light, these bulbs are so dim! I love the idea of these things, and I'll have to see what products are out there which can outlast flourescent bulbs.
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Doesn't last by D. Kinser 1 Stars
July 10, 2009
I purchased this bulb Oct. 5,2008, and it went out July 10, 2009, I don't believe this bulb is a good buy, I will not purchase anymore if this is the life of the bulb.
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Very low output, similar to 20w incandescent, but works with X10 - FAILED AFTER 3months by M. Cox (Austin TX USA) 1 Stars
June 05, 2009
I use several 40w incandescent bulbs around the house in multi-bulb fixtures - some pointing at art on the walls. This LED unit has about half, or less, light output compared to any of the 40w incandescents. And, as has already been mentioned the color is a harsh blue-white. It does dim with an X10 LM465 Lamp Module, but it stays on very, very dimly when the module is off (probably due to the LM465's sense current). In summary, this unit is only worth being used as a night light, or possibly in a gooseneck fixture 6 inches from your head pointing directly at whatever you may want to read. Also, it does get a bit warm when on - nowhere near as hot as a regular incandescent bulb, but it does not run totally cool.
UPDATE: This unit failed after 3 months of use.
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