RE: GE Smart LED light bulb promises 17 years of service, nine-watt draw
Too bad it will take over 100 years to make up the diffeence in price. Also, note the amount of mercury in a modern cf bulb can be offset by the amount of mercury not released into the air by coal powered electrical plants when replacing a standard bulb and even more if the cf bulb is disposed of properly.
I just love those technological advancments that do nothing more than put more money in other peoples pockets. Hybred cars..what's the point...they already made affordable cars that made terrific mileage, but lets make a more expensive way to save fuel..etc...etc...etc...
The best thing to do is use less or be more smarter with what you use. But there may be some that can't do that....we'll time will tell, but for now, I'm not putting too much stock into LED bulbs just because a few techno writers think they're cool.
