On Apr 11, 9:10*pm, "John Gilmer" wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message

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On Apr 11, 6:12 am, "HeyBub" wrote: "GE says the new bulb uses just 9 watts and provides a 77% energy savings
while lasting 25 times as long as the 40-watt bulb it's intended to
replace."

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The present generation of *LED lamps is, at best only slightly more
efficient than the CFL lamps.

In theory they last much longer but, because they are "new technolgy" the
bugs haven't been worked out and you can expect a LOT of pre-mature
failures.

Bottom line for now is just the CFL "bulbs."

In the fullness of time the LEDs should be more efficient that the CFL to at
least the low double digits. * The "color" problems should also be solved.

But that's no reason to buy them now unless you have a special application
that truly requires a super long life.

Leds last, but the electronic package and the non exterior housings I
see make me think you cant loose that Receipt for your warranty. In
time they will come down in price.