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Graphene Light Bulbs Coming To Stores Soon

Posted by Soulskill on from the double-as-a-minature-space-elevator dept.

An anonymous reader writes: A light bulb made from graphene — said by its UK developers to be the first commercially viable consumer product using the super-strong carbon — is to go on sale later this year. The dimmable LED bulb with a graphene-coated filament was designed at Manchester University, where the material was discovered in 2004. It is said to cut energy use by 10% and last longer owing to its conductivity. It is expected to be priced lower than current LED bulbs, which cost about £15 (~$22) each.

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  1. LED ... filament? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Huh?

  2. The Better, Longer Lasting, Cheaper Bulb by wisnoskij · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Ya, they are totally going to release a cheaper product that outperforms the competition in all areas and has added features. That is totally how Capitalism works.
    This is the first ever light bulb of this type. It will probably suck ass and cost $80 per bulb.

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  3. Re:What they are probably meaning: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    The writer of the original article should be shot, hung, shot, and then boiled.

    I know this is the internet and all, but at least try to temper your reaction a wee bit. if everything is an extreme then there is no nuance.