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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 ent

by wgj 10y ago

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-lightbulb-conspiracy http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/history/the-great-lightbu...

ars 10y ago
> 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.