OK - Luxeon alternative 1/3 of the price...

OK, was looking around for some LEDs, and stumbled across this:
Luxeon Alternative at Jaycar
They claim they are just as bright as a Lux 1W, but the price is much cheaper. I might go down and grab one this afternoon.

What do you think?

These have been around for a little while now. Not as bright and doesn't like overdrive as much as a luxeon but they're cheap.

Try doing a search (although the search feature doesn't work too great) on "UFO" and you will find some answers about them.

I can get real Luxeons for less - and they have better performance.

If "UFO's" retailed for half of what luxeons go for, there might be a bigger market, but when they're typically priced the same as Luxones and are about half as efficient, well, imagine why they're not so popular.

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idleprocess said:
I can get real Luxeons for less - and they have better performance.

If "UFO's" retailed for half of what luxeons go for, there might be a bigger market, but when they're typically priced the same as Luxones and are about half as efficient, well, imagine why they're not so popular.

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You can get luxeons for less than $5!!!!????

Huh, wait, UFOs are half the price of luxeons. I'm confused?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

EDIT: Ok I see now. The link above Jaycar is selling them for about $10. Now I understand.

UFOs are normally priced at $5-$6, cheaper if bought in quantities of course.

The link posted:
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STOCK-CODE: ZD0410 - New Product RRP: $10.95
Qty 1+ $10.95 Qty 10+ $9.75 Qty 25+ $7.50

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Every time (admittedly few) I've looked at UFO prices, they've been similar to the above.

You don't have to look all that hard to find 1W Luxeons for ~$10 each/

Hey guys check this out quickar
I got a couple UFO's. they do make a lot of light. I haven't messed with them much, but the radiation pattern seem completely incompatible with Luxeon optics.
Fester

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idleprocess said:
The link posted:
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STOCK-CODE: ZD0410 - New Product RRP: $10.95
Qty 1+ $10.95 Qty 10+ $9.75 Qty 25+ $7.50

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Every time (admittedly few) I've looked at UFO prices, they've been similar to the above.


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They are overpriced. Look here. I never dealt with them though so I can't make a recommendation on them.

Happy lighting!

I beat you to it!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nana.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/poke2.gif

I forgot to mention I bought a couple of Lux 3 stars and a couple UFO's from them. At the time they didn't yet have the website set up for online purchasing. I called (gasp) and gave them my info. They shipped the next day USPS priority mail.
Fes

Yep, Quickar was the only guy on the block that was selling the ISP Led's a while ago.

A quick telephone call to them and they were shipped the next day, as UncleFester said. The LED's cost me $5 each.

just to point out that JAYCAR in evil.mooo post
is in au$,, which would work out to be about us$6.
they are sold for even less here at other electronic stores (au$6). i have some but have not use them yet.

D'oh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ohgeez.gif

I'm confused. Anyone can order a Luxeon III from Future Electronics for 8.50ea at qty 1 volume. You buy more, prices drop alot. If you have been paying the online website price, shame on you, you need to call them. I think for an extra dollar, you can get whatever bin you request, if they are in stock. The price drops to under 5 dollars in small volumes, quickly.

Talk is cheap - bring them on then /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Klaus

I could very well be misinformed (wouldn't be the first time). I thought requesting a bin was a thing of the past. The Future page linked to the Lumileds site says to call for pricing. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif On the order page, I didn't even see Lux 3 stars, only emitters (in white). I'll certainly look into this next time I need a Lux.
Thanks for the tip
Fes

I have a lighted display base that uses a White Nichia Power LED, (scroll down to Nichia) and it hurts to look at it when it's running. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

PM sent spgrk !
if you want some i can supply them or contact ATA australia.