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To: Think4Yourself who wrote (12302)	2/7/2002 11:33:01 AM
From: cnyndwllr	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23153

John, Re: <<The trend towards LCD displays is also picking up. They use almost no energy relative to CRT monitors.n, RE:>> You might want to take a look at tfs for a play on displays that are more energy efficient, brighter, clearer and now going to the big screen tv market. Its about two years off and may not get there but I'm in it for quite a bit and like it even with the risk. Ed

To: Think4Yourself who wrote (12302)	2/7/2002 8:42:49 PM
From: Warpfactor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23153

Hi JQP, I worked at a company about 3 years ago. We had a large conveyor system that was in use about 9 hours per day. Attached to various parts of this system were about 100 normal, incandescent light bulbs. These light bulbs were designed to tell operators and maintenance personnel about overflow conditions, warnings, etc.. Anyhow, the vibrations from the conveyors caused these light bulbs to have a very short life span, probably an average of 10-12 days. It was a nightmare for maintenance to repair, and the burnt out bulbs were causing operational problems. Tried out some special "heavy-duty" light bulbs, they maybe doubled the lifespan. Then we got ahold of a lighting salesperson, and he recommended these lightbulbs that used an array of LEDs. Had a lifespan of 10 years (guaranteed) and only consumed a fraction of the power. The jerk wouldn't tell me what his cost basis was. He worked up a cost model (which is actually my job to do) showing how if we bought these light bulbs, our power and bulb replacement costs would be reduced by 40% over the next 10 years. But the price per bulb worked out to something like $85!! He said his biggest customers were city governments who used these bulbs in traffic lights, and various other industries (refineries, amusement parks) where access to light bulbs is difficult and to be minimized. Forage around the web for "LED light bulbs" and I'm sure you will get a few hits. If interested. My guess is that prices will not be mentioned on those web sites. Warp