strobes vs video lights

[hanzl]

I would like to get some information on the positives and negatives of using video lights vs strobes for taking still photography.  I have a Sea and Sea 8000, have one strobe now, and have been taking many many pictures learning the ins and outs of it (drives my wife nuts  ).  When I use the strobe it seems like I am always waiting for it to cycle and then adjusting the brightness after the first shot.  I used a videolight recently and it seemed to work fine except there was a hot spot which I think I could eliminate with a defuser over it.  I did aim the light further out and the spot was mostly gone but then the far side got a little dark so maybe 2 lights.  As I see it, the video lights will show me exactly what the picture will look like and except for having to turn them off and on, I can't seem to see a negative (no pun intended... well ok, maybe a small one  ;D)

Thanks

Hanz