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A Better LED

A few weeks ago I wrote about a weekend experiment with LED light bulbs. That test ended with me returning the bulb for a refund. But with a tip from a leading manufacturer, I decided to give it another try.

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The Bright Future of LED Lighting

For decades, the light emitting diode, or LED, has given us the blinking red lights on our camcorders and answering machines. First used as low intensity electrical components in the early 1960s, today’s LEDs are being used in street lights, traffic signals, mobile phone displays, televisions, and lighting. But are LEDs really ready for the home? I decided to do a simple test to find out.