stuffabunny

I'm looking to replace my mini-lights that I use for holiday parties and when I went out there are so many different options these days. No more just small or large bulbs. Now there are light tubes, LEDs, rice lights, shapes, and regular little lights. I was wondering how easy the light tubes are to use. I see them being sold in DJ equipment catalogs all the time but have never known anyone who used them. Also are the LEDs brighter or is it just because I'm standing in a store with blinding lights as well? Anyone have suggestions?