Comments on: This Week at Costco – January 11 2009 http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/ Just a few of the reasons why I love Costco Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jack http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-7869 Jack Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:43 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-7869 A little math here for the LED fans, they're not consuming only 1.5 Watts. They consume 30 mA which is 30*120 = 3600 KmW, that is 3.6 Watts. The light bulb probably consumes 3.6 Watts in total, while the LED elements inside consumes only 1.5 Watts. Also the lumen is much lower than advertised. I believe they have recalled the LED light bulbs due to false advertisement. A little math here for the LED fans, they’re not consuming only 1.5 Watts. They consume 30 mA which is 30*120 = 3600 KmW, that is 3.6 Watts. The light bulb probably consumes 3.6 Watts in total, while the LED elements inside consumes only 1.5 Watts. Also the lumen is much lower than advertised. I believe they have recalled the LED light bulbs due to false advertisement.

]]> By: Kimberly http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4615 Kimberly Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:50:50 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4615 Funny that you mention that, Scot, because I just read somewhere that the LED lights are best when used with other types of lighting, such as regular incandescent bulbs. I guess they haven't quite perfected the coloring yet for the LED bulbs to make them seem as natural. Funny that you mention that, Scot, because I just read somewhere that the LED lights are best when used with other types of lighting, such as regular incandescent bulbs. I guess they haven’t quite perfected the coloring yet for the LED bulbs to make them seem as natural.

]]> By: Scot http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4613 Scot Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:20:03 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4613 Update on my "OMG they're great!!!" post above: I bought another pack from the same shelf display in the same store. These ones have a STRONG green/khaki tinge and are definitely going back. They make my room look kinda-dreary. More so than usual. :) I think the trick to use them as *supplemental* lights, alongside some incandescent for warmth. Update on my “OMG they’re great!!!” post above:

I bought another pack from the same shelf display in the same store. These ones have a STRONG green/khaki tinge and are definitely going back. They make my room look kinda-dreary. More so than usual. :)

I think the trick to use them as *supplemental* lights, alongside some incandescent for warmth.

]]> By: Scot http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4581 Scot Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:01 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4581 Dave, I just bought some of the "flame" lamps to try. It was a bit risky, since I've bought LED lamps before and have been disappointed by their high frequency flickering (like a dying flourescent) or the ugly blue-white light they give off. The Costco package said "Warm White Light", so I thought, why not? They are very good. I'd say they give out the light of a 25-30W candle bulb (not 40W like it says on the pack) - but they only consume 1.5W and run stone cold! Amazing. The light is indeed warm (perhaps a tad yellow/greenish, but hardly noticeable) with no flicker. I have a ceiling chandelier in my office with six 40W incandescent bulbs (240 W total). I never use it because it sucks juice while generating heat and glare. I tried three LEDs in it last night and was very impressed. Decent light quality and, since the LEDs send most of their light upwards, a very nice glare-free uplighter effect with a bit of sideways sparkle. Perfect for working. I'll buy more. If you want to Google them, the lamps are marked: "Lights of America 2025LEDE12-30K 120V~60Hz 1.5W 30mA (498)" Dave, I just bought some of the “flame” lamps to try. It was a bit risky, since I’ve bought LED lamps before and have been disappointed by their high frequency flickering (like a dying flourescent) or the ugly blue-white light they give off. The Costco package said “Warm White Light”, so I thought, why not?

They are very good. I’d say they give out the light of a 25-30W candle bulb (not 40W like it says on the pack) – but they only consume 1.5W and run stone cold! Amazing. The light is indeed warm (perhaps a tad yellow/greenish, but hardly noticeable) with no flicker.

I have a ceiling chandelier in my office with six 40W incandescent bulbs (240 W total). I never use it because it sucks juice while generating heat and glare. I tried three LEDs in it last night and was very impressed. Decent light quality and, since the LEDs send most of their light upwards, a very nice glare-free uplighter effect with a bit of sideways sparkle. Perfect for working. I’ll buy more.

If you want to Google them, the lamps are marked: “Lights of America 2025LEDE12-30K 120V~60Hz 1.5W 30mA (498)”

]]> By: Dave http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4496 Dave Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:23:52 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4496 Saying "not too much contrast" makes it sound like they aren't bright, but I think they're actually brighter than the CFLs. Unfortunately, I can't find a lumen rating on the package to do a true comparison. To me, the difference is really that the CFLs had a more even spread over a wider area whereas the LED floodlights are a bit tighter and definitely have a stronger hotspot in the center of the flood pattern. But I definitely agree that the LEDs look better because I prefer the "colder", blue-ish color over the yellow-ish warm tint that the CFLs had. Plus I just noticed today that our Costco now has the smaller "flame" like lamps that go inside your door side-lights that are LED as well! We'll have to try those out too. Saying “not too much contrast” makes it sound like they aren’t bright, but I think they’re actually brighter than the CFLs. Unfortunately, I can’t find a lumen rating on the package to do a true comparison. To me, the difference is really that the CFLs had a more even spread over a wider area whereas the LED floodlights are a bit tighter and definitely have a stronger hotspot in the center of the flood pattern. But I definitely agree that the LEDs look better because I prefer the “colder”, blue-ish color over the yellow-ish warm tint that the CFLs had.

Plus I just noticed today that our Costco now has the smaller “flame” like lamps that go inside your door side-lights that are LED as well! We’ll have to try those out too.

]]> By: Kimberly http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4491 Kimberly Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:40:16 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4491 Funny, but I was just noticing how white the light is and more like daylight than the old lights were (I think they were CFLs). The coverage area may not be quite as wide but it's hard to remember now. I do like them though because they seem to be easier on the eyes for seeing when it is really dark out; not too much contrast, I guess. Funny, but I was just noticing how white the light is and more like daylight than the old lights were (I think they were CFLs). The coverage area may not be quite as wide but it’s hard to remember now. I do like them though because they seem to be easier on the eyes for seeing when it is really dark out; not too much contrast, I guess.

]]> By: Dawn http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4490 Dawn Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:14:21 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4490 How are those LED floodlights working for you? How are those LED floodlights working for you?

]]> By: Pat http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4448 Pat Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:49:32 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4448 I noticed something new at Costco a few days ago: Willmaker 2009 Premium from Intuit/Nolo Press, $49.99. I've been waiting for Costco to get the 2009 edition but now I'm confused! Costco.com has Willmaker 2009 Plus for 39.99 + $8 shipping. Costco.com also has a bundle of Willmaker 2009 Plus + Legal Business 2009 Pro for $49.99 including shipping (49.99=$20 off and free shipping valid until 1/31/09). Willmaker 2009 Premium, according to Nolo Press, is a version they put out just for the Costco stores. The software is the same as Plus but the Premium package includes one small handbook, "Your Legal Companion", several e-books about various topics, and some audio books. So, I guess the real decision is between Willmaker 2009 Premium in the store for $49.99 or Willmaker 2009 Plus+Legal Business Pro 2009 also for $49.99. I'm leaning towards the one in the stores since I'm not sure how much use the Legal Business Pro would actually be in the forseeable future. Anyone have any opinions? I noticed something new at Costco a few days ago: Willmaker 2009 Premium from Intuit/Nolo Press, $49.99. I’ve been waiting for Costco to get the 2009 edition but now I’m confused! Costco.com has Willmaker 2009 Plus for 39.99 + $8 shipping. Costco.com also has a bundle of Willmaker 2009 Plus + Legal Business 2009 Pro for $49.99 including shipping (49.99=$20 off and free shipping valid until 1/31/09).

Willmaker 2009 Premium, according to Nolo Press, is a version they put out just for the Costco stores. The software is the same as Plus but the Premium package includes one small handbook, “Your Legal Companion”, several e-books about various topics, and some audio books.

So, I guess the real decision is between Willmaker 2009 Premium in the store for $49.99 or Willmaker 2009 Plus+Legal Business Pro 2009 also for $49.99. I’m leaning towards the one in the stores since I’m not sure how much use the Legal Business Pro would actually be in the forseeable future. Anyone have any opinions?

]]> By: Kimberly http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4443 Kimberly Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:08:56 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4443 At our Costco the dried apricots are on the aisle with the dried and canned fruit, as well as your other healthy option of cookies, for some reason. But that is where you can find the bag of apricots too. Maybe your store is in the process of rearranging? When our location did that things were weird for a while. At our Costco the dried apricots are on the aisle with the dried and canned fruit, as well as your other healthy option of cookies, for some reason. But that is where you can find the bag of apricots too.

Maybe your store is in the process of rearranging? When our location did that things were weird for a while.

]]> By: Justin http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/01/17/this-week-at-costco-january-11-2009/#comment-4442 Justin Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:13:32 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=553#comment-4442 Dried apricots are with the dried fruits at my costco. They are yummy. Wife got a bag last week. Dried apricots are with the dried fruits at my costco. They are yummy. Wife got a bag last week.

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