Alan wrote regarding 'Re: [EE] LEDs as lighting' on Thu, Mar 02 at 11:20:
> >> That is exactly why I can see a future "soft turn off/on" once the LED
> >> instant off/on disappears.
> >
> >Why do you think that's a good idea? ...
> 
> I don't necessarily see it as a "good idea" - but it is the sort of thing
> that salesmen will want as a marketing gimmick.
> 

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--Danny
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