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Originally Posted by HarryT
They do take a while to "warm up", compared to the "instant" light of incandscents; that's very true.
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Originally Posted by Halk
My problem with the bulbs is when I switch on the light I want to see right now, not in a few minutes time when it's warmed up.
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Actually, AFAIK, industry's efforts are towards reducing initial delay.
There has been some real progress. I have found some EE bulbs that thurn on almost instantly.
Newer Energy Efficiency bulbs are also smaller (they fit almost everywhere) and produce less white-ish / cold light.