Lad@reddthat.com to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 22 days agoWhat's an example of something that was just done right the first time round?message-square57fedilinkarrow-up196arrow-down10
arrow-up196arrow-down1message-squareWhat's an example of something that was just done right the first time round?Lad@reddthat.com to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 22 days agomessage-square57fedilink
minus-squarejoelfromaus@aussie.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up17·edit-222 days agoTechnology connections did a video on it. Basically the lights which lasted forever either; sucked at giving light and/or sucked at sucking power. Light manufacturers got together and made a standard which was a sweet spot of power efficiency, longevity and light output. Unfortunately, being decent at all three meant no longer sucking at two to boost longevity.
minus-squarerenegadespork@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·21 days agoEvery time I think I understand a household appliance, Technology Connections has a 20-60 minute explaining why it’s more complicated than I thought.
Technology connections did a video on it. Basically the lights which lasted forever either; sucked at giving light and/or sucked at sucking power.
Light manufacturers got together and made a standard which was a sweet spot of power efficiency, longevity and light output. Unfortunately, being decent at all three meant no longer sucking at two to boost longevity.
Every time I think I understand a household appliance, Technology Connections has a 20-60 minute explaining why it’s more complicated than I thought.