Pros: cost savings, earth friendly, low energy consumption, high lumen output, almost the size of a standard bulb
Over fifteen of GE's spiral compact bulbs aluminate our home. The low energy consumption and high lumen output was the gravitational force behind these purchases. With energy cost on the rise and global warming — I'm doing my part to save money and the environment with a single purchase.
I like these particular energy saving compact bulbs because of their reduced size. They are till larger then a standard light bulb but this should not prevent you from using them in most of your fixtures.
To really noticed a cost savings difference you should replace as many of your standard light bulbs as possible.