Might be the end of CFL's? (Score 1)

If these bulbs can be as energy efficient as they claim, and they can keep the good qualities of incandescents, then CFL's may become obsolete. The two major benefits of CFL's are reduced energy usage and increased life expectancy. These bulbs promise the same energy savings while keeping the benefits of traditional bulbs (instant on, color sprectrum, ability to dim, bulb type varieties). The only thing not mentioned in the article is the life expectancy. Newer CFL's last anywhere from 4-10 times longer than traditional incandescents. If these new bulbs can last 2-5 times longer than current incandescents and cost less than CFL's, then they may eliminate the need/desire for CFL's.