These lanterns are what I was expecting for the price. They look good during the daytime and give off about 3 - 4 hours of light after the sun goes down. Our yard is fairly shaded, so they may work better in full sun, or in the summer when the sun is out for longer. When they are working they light up our sidewalk pretty well -- we spaced them about 4 feet apart. They make a huge difference in our formerly pitch-black yard! They've only been set up for about a week so I'm not sure how long they will last. (Side note -- don't forget to hit the on/off switch before they are used. The top of the lantern swivels off to reveal it.)

Pros: Look good, give off enough light for our sidewalk
Cons: Don't last through the night