It is announced from Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corp. that its long-life LED (light-emitting diode) light bulbs will hit the shelves on July 15, 2009.
A 6.9-watt and a 4.1-watt light bulb will be available for 5,460 yen and 5,250 yen, respectively. Their lighting levels will be equal to 60-watt and 40-watt regular bulbs.
The lifespan of the LED light bulbs is expected to be about 40,000 hours per unit, about 40 times longer than regular bulbs.
Although the long-life LED may seem expensive, an official from Toshiba said the LED light bulbs will greatly reduce the carbon dioxide emissions and electricity costs.