We have gone through several big store sets of walkway lights that lose power, get ugly or have stakes break.  This time we are delighted with the secure packaging, lovely glass and heavy metal construction.  The solar unit is inside the top part so it is protected meaning it won't get dull or dirty.  All twelve units worked brightly the first night even though they  only had a few hours to charge plus they were still bright at 6:30am.  VERY pleased do far.