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Old 01-18-2024, 11:59 AM   #1811
j.p.s
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Originally Posted by j.p.s View Post
Excessively bright status LEDs on gadgets, especially blue.
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Originally Posted by Solitaire1 View Post
I strongly agree. It is irritating when you have the device (like a television) in a room that is supposed to be dark when it is turned off. There should be an option to at least have be on or off when the device is off.
My television has a 25mm X 8mm red and white badge. Luckily, it can be configured to only light briefly upon power on and to be lit during the 2 minute degradation compensation cycle after power off.

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Originally Posted by neil_swann80 View Post
Yep. Trying to watch telly with a sniper's laser pointer aimed at you...

FYI... you can purchase stickers called "LightDims" to cover them.
I've used a velcro dot in a pinch, but LightDims might be better. Some of the 1 star reviews are a bit concerning.

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Originally Posted by Renate View Post
Yeah, it has become popular to show off blue LEDs by having them eye-scorching.

Generally, the crappier the device, the brighter it is.
Too true.

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Originally Posted by Martinoptic View Post
Yep. They’re very good.
I'll give them a try then.
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