These solar powered holiday lights immediately caught my attention because they had the look of the olden days.  I had no longer placed my order when in a blink of an eye, they were here.  They were all I expected ...so delightful bright and full of color.  They brought back Christmas childhood memories mimicking the c7co ceramic bulbs.  However, these have added advantages with the high efficiency solar panel since they they charge thru the day and automatically turn on at night with your choice of steady or blinking lights eliminating all the hassles with extension cords.  Since I got these after the holidays were over, I did not string them but experimented with them outside and they work great! I am all set for Christmas next year!