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(More customer reviews)The negative reviews of compact fluorescents in general are somewhat irrelevant considering that this "warm-up" issue is inherent in the current technology.
For my own use I prefer the GE 20/75 watt version - It's not a bad trade-off considering that you get the equivalent of 75 watts for the price of 20. Another issue inherent to the technology is that CFLs color temperature generally runs much cooler ( or bluer) than the average incandescent.
As a lighting designer I personally don't like this type of lamp for all applications - aesthetically I do prefer the warm glow of an incandescent lamp. However this is one of the warmest CFLs on the market and it truly does give you the brightness of a 75 watt light bulb. It is my CFL of preference in my own home.
If you are looking for energy-saving CFL that is bright enough to work by, don't hesitate to purchase the 75-watt version, it is one of the best designed CFLs on the market today. The frosted glass enclosure is fabulous and greatly reduces the harsh light typical of the bare-coil type of CFL. (I'm not sure if all the wattages of this series have the frosted enclosure, and I've not tried the 60-watt version so I can't vouch for its brightness)
The 20/75;
GE Lighting 74726 20-Watt Energy Smart CFL All Glass Light Bulb, 75-Watt Output, 2-Pack
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GE, FLE15AG19/2/SW/CD, 2 Pack, 15W, All Glass Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, 15W Equivalent To 60W Incandescent, 8,000 Hours Rated Life, 800 Lumens, Medium Base, Energy Star Rated.
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