[mythtv-users] [Slightly OT] solar power for all our gadgets

[Jon Bishop]

After I've read through this I only have 2 things to say. I switched  
my house from Incandescent to CFL bulbs 4 years ago. I've moved twice  
since then, taking all my bulbs with me, and I haven't had to replace  
any, except the 2 that I had photo sensors on, and when I initially  
changed them, my power bill dropped ~ $80 a month. These are old  
bulbs, and yet they still light up within 30 seconds.

Secondly, and I have no information to back this up, but would be  
interested to know if anyone could prove or disprove the statement my  
friend made the other day (he was reading about Tesla). What he said  
was that Neon lighting is more efficient than fluorescent. I've never  
seen a neon light actually used for lighting though, so I don't know.  
What say you?

~Jon