[savedbygrace]

As much as I hate to admit it, that has not been the case inside my house. They are lasting WAY longer than any incandescent bulbs I’ve ever used.

But are they ready for outdoor fixtures? Anyone know?

[hinckley buzzard]

I have outdoor cfl spotlights, which have lasted through two Ohio winters. I have a bunch of the smaller ones indoors too, as I find them economical.

I don't get the resistance to this bulb, except for the eventual loss of choice to buy incandescents, which I agree sucks and is unnecessary. As for this hysterical crap about disposing of cfl's safely, I ignore it. That's what wastebaskets are for.