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Have seen a lot of heated debate lately on FB and other online forums regarding updating "classic" machines with LED's. Seems like a lot of folks out there hate LED mods.
I saw a Capt. Fantastic with this mod and about 80% of the comments were hating on the LED's.
What is the rub here?
Just wondering what my fellow Pinsiders think on the issue.
Quoted from pcprogrammer:Then you have the aspect of saving power and strain on the power supply since the leds are more energy efficient.The old bulbs also put off a lot more heat.
Thank you, those are valid points.
Quoted from pezpunk:well, the look of the LEDs is subjective (i think the majority prefer them, but like i said, that's a matter of taste).
however, what's not subjective is that LEDs:
- significantly reduce the power draw of a game (reducing cost and reducing load on the boards),
- produce less heat (thus preventing warping of plastics), and
- give off almost no UV radiation, which prevents artwork from fading.
Yes, all valid points, thank you.
Quoted from cody_chunn:LEDs DON'T TWINKLE!
Gotcha! That is the best one so far, IMO.
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