Comments on: This is why LED’s are the light bulbs of the future http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/ Raising Green Consciousness since 2002 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:42:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: SteveO http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68298 SteveO Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:47:44 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68298 Yes, great, but at $100 for a single fitting XR-10 I think somebody is missing the point. At prices like that I think the planet is doomed. Get a grip. Yes, great, but at $100 for a single fitting XR-10 I think somebody is missing the point. At prices like that I think the planet is doomed.

Get a grip.

]]> By: frank chou http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68256 frank chou Mon, 26 May 2008 05:11:44 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68256 We are the professional LED lighting manufacturer （AC / DC） Such as LED spotlight, LED bulb light,LED RGB light. We have ISO9001, CE, RoHs,and GS,UL are capable. Welcome your enquiry and OEM/ODM orders. For detailed information, please visit our website: www.zool-come.com . www.globalmarket.com/jszc . We are looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks. We are the professional LED lighting manufacturer （AC / DC）

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]]> By: Corrado Arcilesi http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68166 Corrado Arcilesi Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:07:59 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68166 It's VERY hard to find any information on LED bulbs on the internet, which shows you how new this application is as home lighting. I think that if GreenLED's numbers are correct, the 400 lumen bulb that they sell for $50 would be nearly enough to replace a 60 watt bulb. You have to take into account a few other things however, like the fact that the LEDs themselves are VERY directional and so far are only a suitable replacement in a spotlight/can light/reading light situation. They are terrible in a shaded lamp or an old fashioned lamp style porch light (pointed up, the bulb is going to shoot light right through the top of the shade and almost no light to the sides). It’s VERY hard to find any information on LED bulbs on the internet, which shows you how new this application is as home lighting. I think that if GreenLED’s numbers are correct, the 400 lumen bulb that they sell for $50 would be nearly enough to replace a 60 watt bulb. You have to take into account a few other things however, like the fact that the LEDs themselves are VERY directional and so far are only a suitable replacement in a spotlight/can light/reading light situation. They are terrible in a shaded lamp or an old fashioned lamp style porch light (pointed up, the bulb is going to shoot light right through the top of the shade and almost no light to the sides).

]]> By: linn http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68142 linn Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:26:05 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68142 led will be very popular in the near future. led will be very popular in the near future.

]]> By: John C. Briggs http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68095 John C. Briggs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:31:26 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-68095 The Cree LED lights are excellent. I have recently replaced my undercabinet lighting with Cree based LEDS from Insaini LEDs. I used the warm white version (yellowish like incandescent). The quality of the light is excellent. However, the light output was significantly lower than the halogens that I replaced. I overcame this issue by repositioning the lights and using twice as many lights. The result was a more uniform lighting on the countertops. Of course this added significantly to the cost. In the end, I replaced 80W of halogens with 14W of LED and I am happy with the result. Note that this is an application where CFL was not an option. As a result of this experience, I am a firm believer in the quality of Cree LEDs. But we need to be skeptical about the quantity of light output. Thanks John C. Briggs The Cree LED lights are excellent. I have recently replaced my undercabinet lighting with Cree based LEDS from Insaini LEDs. I used the warm white version (yellowish like incandescent). The quality of the light is excellent.
However, the light output was significantly lower than the halogens that I replaced. I overcame this issue by repositioning the lights and using twice as many lights. The result was a more uniform lighting on the countertops. Of course this added significantly to the cost.
In the end, I replaced 80W of halogens with 14W of LED and I am happy with the result. Note that this is an application where CFL was not an option.
As a result of this experience, I am a firm believer in the quality of Cree LEDs. But we need to be skeptical about the quantity of light output.
Thanks
John C. Briggs

]]> By: Jay Draiman, Energy Analyst http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-56859 Jay Draiman, Energy Analyst Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:02:59 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-56859 I have tested numerous LED light bulbs. The prices were high. Some had pook quality control and failed after a few weeks. I hope the industry will grow with lower pricing, better quality control and more variety with higher lumens. I promoting the LED product it should be stated the amout of watts it is equivelant to. I have tested numerous LED light bulbs.
The prices were high.
Some had pook quality control and failed after a few weeks.
I hope the industry will grow with lower pricing, better quality control and more variety with higher lumens.
I promoting the LED product it should be stated the amout of watts it is equivelant to.

]]> By: Justin http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-54920 Justin Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:32:29 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-54920 I've actually purchased several of these bulbs and have been quite happy with them. While I do not have equipment to verify light output, I think the key here is strategic placement of the bulbs for most effective utilization of their output. I happen to love the clarity and color tones these provide and they are a welcome departure for frequent headache sufferers like me who cannot stand CFL bulbs. Are LEDs Lights of the future? Most Definitely. I’ve actually purchased several of these bulbs and have been quite happy with them. While I do not have equipment to verify light output, I think the key here is strategic placement of the bulbs for most effective utilization of their output.

I happen to love the clarity and color tones these provide and they are a welcome departure for frequent headache sufferers like me who cannot stand CFL bulbs.

Are LEDs Lights of the future? Most Definitely.

]]> By: Karl http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-44869 Karl Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:23:18 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-44869 One other addition... I am a big fan of LEDs and plan to buy many in the future but at this early stage in the game you really do your research before buying and definitely get opinions from those with experience. I purchased several CL series 5W bulb (warm light version) which claims 75 watt equivalent incandescent. The light quality is great and gives off a nice white, however, I must take exception with the marketing claim that it is 75 Watt light equivalent. I bought these bulbs to replace 60W incandescents with something that I hoped was a bit brighter. These bulbs were in fact considerably dimmer than even the 60Watt bulbs they were replacing. They are more like a 50W equivalent if you ask me. In other words, take these over embellished marketing claims with a grain of salt. In some ways these types of claims do the industry a great injustice because the claims never meet expectations. Most people that purchase an item expecting one thing and getting something inferior tend to get a little ticked off. I have many family members that bought CFLs early in the game and were very disappointed with the longevity and brightness of the bulbs and to this day bad mouth these products despite the fact that these products have gotten much better. My point is that LEDs have enough merit on their own and if they simply were to market this as 50W equivalent instead of the 75W equivalent (which is clearly is not) most people (myself included) would have a much more favorable view of these products. One other addition… I am a big fan of LEDs and plan to buy many in the future but at this early stage in the game you really do your research before buying and definitely get opinions from those with experience. I purchased several CL series 5W bulb (warm light version) which claims 75 watt equivalent incandescent. The light quality is great and gives off a nice white, however, I must take exception with the marketing claim that it is 75 Watt light equivalent. I bought these bulbs to replace 60W incandescents with something that I hoped was a bit brighter. These bulbs were in fact considerably dimmer than even the 60Watt bulbs they were replacing. They are more like a 50W equivalent if you ask me. In other words, take these over embellished marketing claims with a grain of salt. In some ways these types of claims do the industry a great injustice because the claims never meet expectations. Most people that purchase an item expecting one thing and getting something inferior tend to get a little ticked off. I have many family members that bought CFLs early in the game and were very disappointed with the longevity and brightness of the bulbs and to this day bad mouth these products despite the fact that these products have gotten much better. My point is that LEDs have enough merit on their own and if they simply were to market this as 50W equivalent instead of the 75W equivalent (which is clearly is not) most people (myself included) would have a much more favorable view of these products.

]]> By: Neil http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-33243 Neil Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:03:52 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-33243 This is false advertising. The Xr-10 is claimed to put out 400 lumens which would be comparable to a 35-40W incandescent, not 100W as stated. This is false advertising. The Xr-10 is claimed to put out 400 lumens which would be comparable to a 35-40W incandescent, not 100W as stated.

]]> By: Jeff http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-32812 Jeff Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:57:48 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/eco-review/2007/09/18/this-is-why-leds-are-the-light-bulbs-of-the-future/#comment-32812 Sponsored Post? Does that mean it was advertising for the LED bulb seller? At over $50 for their cheapest bulb you would have to save a whole lot of electricity to pay for them. If you want to try some LED light bulbs on the cheap www.shop.donsgreenstore.com has a sample pack of 5 different bulbs for $57 with free s/h. About the best price I have seen if you want to give LED's a try. Warning: these are not nearly as bright as regular bulbs. Sponsored Post? Does that mean it was advertising for the LED bulb seller? At over $50 for their cheapest bulb you would have to save a whole lot of electricity to pay for them. If you want to try some LED light bulbs on the cheap http://www.shop.donsgreenstore.com has a sample pack of 5 different bulbs for $57 with free s/h. About the best price I have seen if you want to give LED’s a try. Warning: these are not nearly as bright as regular bulbs.

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