I purchased and tried 3528 SMD Pure White and Cool white smd5050. I tried 3 and 4 strips. The 5050's were marginally OK under the counter. The other fixture above our chairs just didn't cut it. We have a frosted covering on each light and they just defuse the light to much for our liking.
I ended up putting a couple of strips to light the entry steps. I spaced 3 light segments about a foot apart and attached them under the side with a switch in the basement. Makes a nice light to grab a beverage from a cooler.
