Quoted from Crash:I don't know, still quite a bit of flicker in these. They are not designed for slow fading. Pinball Life $0.39 LEDs paired with LED OCD is really the ultimate solution.
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I agree with this, but there are actually couple bulb options that eliminate (or drastically reduce) flicker, like Noflix and Ultimate Optix. Basically the type of bulb is a personal choice depending on how bright you want in your insert/GI area. Straying too far from factory spec results in some people (e.g., potential buyers) being turned off
Brightness Scale:
1.0x - Incandescent
1.0x - 1-led
1.0x - mini SMD
2.0x - 2-led
2.5x - super SMD
There are brighter options as well. Also note that while SMDs are decent as a point source it still has a hot spot, so a clear lens on top of the SMD is supposed to disperse the light an extra 30 degrees.