I've used Cree bulbs since Jan 2013...haven't had a bad one yet. They come in the bright and yellow cast lighting with 40W, 60W. A new 100W has come out and I use it in the garage and laundry room. All are dimmable. They are heavier and more robust plus the finish on the bulb itself is not slippery, making a bulb easy to drop.
George (G3)