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May 18, 2011

Now That Samsung Is Making Lightbulbs, Maybe They’ll Be Cheaper

Samsung is getting into the LED lightbulb game. And they may have the manufacturing clout to drive the price of the bulbs down because they're making all the parts in house.

As the ban on incandescent lighting begins to take effect in 2012, other technologies, like the more costly LED and CFLs will have to replace them. Starting next year 100-watt LED light bulbs will flood the market with a price tag as high as $50 per bulb. Lower wattage bulbs will replace incandescent bulbs in the next few years with the same sticker shock for everyone, but costs will drop more quickly as big companies with LED expertise start making and selling them. 
 
 

23 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Let's hope the prices do drop quickly then because $50 is way too much for a lightbulb

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  2. ZombieMay 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I had no idea that they made light bulbs. lol.

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  3. Blogging SkaterMay 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    what an outrageous price!

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  4. CPHMay 18, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    That's insane.

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  5. KyleMay 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Hmm, I guess it depends on how many hours you can get out of the bulb. It might be worth the price.

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  6. XenotothMay 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    As long as they last much longer, I don't mind.

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  7. Lucky13May 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That light bulb looks awesome!
    A drop in prices would always be welcomed

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  8. sfxworksMay 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Why did they start doing this again? Sorry I just dont understand..entirely...

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  9. PotholderzMay 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Damn that's kinda expensive.

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  10. Waef GrindleyMay 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I'd almost rather pay $50 for LEDs than use shitty CFLs for everything -- they work fine on pure hours life, but are SHIT when they're turned on and off several times a day -- shorter life than a normal incandescent even!

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  11. Lt NiteMay 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I'm sorry but that's a ridiculously high price, hopefully it comes down soon.

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  12. HuntStuffsMay 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    $50 bucks? I'm ten seconds away from shitting my pants.

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  13. JezzimaMay 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    price is bound to drop. Maybe its just wishful thinking

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  14. ThirtySevenMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Hopefully they won't be cheap in every sense of the word. Still. More light + less energy = win-win.

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  15. JDOGMMAMay 19, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    We actually have a program in Australia where a company will install energy efficient light bulbs in your house for free...

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  16. Patti D.May 19, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    those are great news indeed!

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  17. DejchMay 19, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    i'll buy if it will be cheap or else i won't

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  18. logo messMay 19, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    I hope it will drop! I also spooted an guy selling the old light bulbs now on ebay, he sells them as "heat bilbs" cause they produce more warmth than light ;)

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  19. HiFiMay 19, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    These last forever. But $50 is still way too much. Considering the costs of production.

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  20. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    That's a scary looking lightbulb!

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  21. Reality CheckMay 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I hope they'll be cheaper! I like their look!

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  22. Athanasian ComplexioMay 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I actually have a friend who made their own for really cheap and it works pretty well. I think I'm going to go that route at some point and make my own too.

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  23. KropahMay 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Looks like dildo in light.
    2 in 1! yay

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