Accidental invention to light up the future

Neo · 10-24-2005, 09:42 AM

For you science geeks

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9777070/

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The main light source of the future will almost surely not be a bulb. It might be a table, a wall, or even a fork.

An accidental discovery announced this week has taken LED lighting to a new level, suggesting it could soon offer a cheaper, longer-lasting alternative to the traditional light bulb. The miniature breakthrough adds to a growing trend that is likely to eventually make Thomas Edison's bright invention obsolete.

Jonbo298 · 10-24-2005, 12:16 PM

and watch as the price for these things to be put on stuff is 10x higher then a standard light bulb. People always look for a way where you save money but in the process get screwed because its more expensive.

Krypton · 10-24-2005, 03:00 PM

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is likely to eventually make Thomas Edison's bright invention obsolete.

what a day that'll be, if it ever happens.

I can already see the headlines now.

DimHalo · 10-24-2005, 03:07 PM

Are you reading them by the light of your fork?

Krypton · 10-24-2005, 03:08 PM

whats that mean?

DimHalo · 10-24-2005, 03:10 PM

Neo's original post says that the main light source may be a table, a wall, or a fork. You said you can "see the headlines now." That's where my response comes in.

Scalar2342 · 10-24-2005, 03:09 PM

As your new leader, let me assure you that there are many convenient and cost-effective lighting solutions available in the future.