Trying to Solve the L.E.D. Quandary

Re:Trying to Solve the L.E.D. Quandary by wgj on Thursday October 06, 2016 @07:42PM (#12657041)

Here is the real problem. Incandescent bulb tech has been capable of being far more long-lasting, and therefore cheaper, since nearly the beginning. [1] The entire industry has been based on a kind of lie.

We are very fortunate that the LED industry has not been tainted by this mindset, and really most modern tech hasn't.

[1] http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/history/the-great-lightbu...

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Re:Trying to Solve the L.E.D. Quandary by ars on Monday October 10, 2016 @11:11PM (#12681630)

> has been capable of being far more long-lasting

Sorry, but that's not true. In order to make longer lasting bulbs you have to reduce the energy efficiency (i.e. don't run as hot).

> and therefore cheaper

You'll pay more in electricity than in bulbs with longer lasting type. It's not actually worth it.

That cartel had bad intentions but good results - if you run the number you'll see that they actually saved people money.

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