Philips Releases 100W-Equivalent LED Bulb, Runs On Just 23 Watts 529
MrSeb writes "The Light Fair convention kicks off in Las Vegas this week, so there will be any number of related announcements coming soon. Lighting giant Philips is starting things off early with the announcement of their 100W-equivalent LED bulb, the AmbientLED 23W. The model produces 1700 lumens, putting it at a very respectable 73.9 lm/W. The unveiling comes shortly after Philips' L Prize bulb was made available to consumers. That bulb currently sells for about $60 and is a more efficient light source, capable of 94 lm/W. The two use similar designs; for example, both take advantage of remote phosphor, but the AmbientLED 23W (it will be called the EnduraLED in non-consumer applications) is brighter and lacking in some of the performance characteristics of the L Prize winner, including luminous efficiency and color accuracy. Philips' 100W-equivalent bulb will be available some time in the fourth quarter. Pricing has yet to be announced, but it will likely be well over $30."
Re:Warranty? (Score:4, Funny)
Are there any bulb rental services? I want to buy the same make and model of bulbs that bulb rental services buy.
Re:24W for equivalent of 100W light? (Score:4, Funny)
And they don't go "Buzzzzzzzzzzz..."
Re:This is why they passed the law (Score:4, Funny)
It's so that LIEBERALS can use LED lights to lighten up their ABORTION HOUSES and FORCED STERILIZATION CAMPS where they will destroy white people.
Better plan.... (Score:5, Funny)
If only these were made by Apple and not Phillips. There would be block long lines forming to buy the latest iBulb.
Re:Warranty? (Score:5, Funny)
Well no wonder they blow out - you're running them at twice the rated voltage!