Re: [ATM] ATM: What do they offer:

[Bruce MacDonald <brumac@gmail.com>]

Dave,
In the particular application you mention, probably none.
However, here are a few:
1.  Fun to experiment with, since they are new, different etc.
2.  Ridiculously low power consumption for the amount of light given.
3.  Low heat
4.  Long life
5.  Extremly small, light package

I think #1 is the kicker though.  Playing with them a lot will enable
you to FIND the "killer advantage".  If you never find it, at least
you learned a lot trying.

--BM

On 6/18/05, David Harbour <scarab2@cox.net> wrote:
> To all:
> 
> Will someone offer me an explanation for what the "advantages" of LEDs are,
> compared to VERY BRIGHT incandescent filimant lamps? I just have never been
> able to figure this out. I'm sure it's not a fad;' it's just probably
> because I am stupid about these things. I used to use an incandesccent lamp
> that was so bright, that when I went to use it on an already coated mirror,
> I could not read the shadows it was so bright. Will someone explain the
> advantage of these little lights for me? (LEDs)-
> 
> Thanks, Dave
> 
> 
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