Just re-read my posts and nope, I don't see where I called anybody names. Darn it, I don't see where I called anybody dumb either. I did however suggest bose301s is smug. That's not exactly name calling. If my pointing out that the world doesn't revolve around Cree (great company, by the way) and that others do it differently and equally well blows air up your skirt, well................... If ever I intend to insult someone on purpose, you will know I am insulting you before you even finish reading it.
In bose301s own words - "I don't need to watch your link as I work in the industry". That tells me he thinks that there is nothing else to learn because he already knows it all. Or maybe he's afraid to watch the video because it will prove my point. There is something new going on every week and if you fail to look around at what others are doing you will be left in the dark (pun intended) and in the dust.
All that said, working as an engineer for Cree sounds like a great job, bose301s. But a Process Sustaining Engineer? What the heck is that? I'm not trying to be a smart a$$. I've just not heard of that one before. Is it your job to see how long you can sustain using a saw before you have to start using a laser? Yep, that last sentence was intended to be a joke!
My background is in computers. I have a double Masters in Computer Engineering and 35 years on the job. I'm semi-retired and do private contracting now to pay for my toys and other crap I don't really need. OK, OK, I do need them! "Lord grant me the strength to accept the blah blah blah". It's a sickness for sure. My last place of employment was a State College as Director of IT for 12 years. Many years with the Federal Government before that. I know my stuff. I'm also smart enough to know that I don't know everything and as soon as I stop learning new stuff - I'm toast. Learn like you were going to live forever. Live like it was your last day. The biggest reason I read things on this forum is that I do learn new stuff here. Lots of good contributors.
Hey, ChicagoX - not man enough to actually use the word douche? Feel the need to hint at things you are to embarrassed say? Maybe you thought your comment was 'witty'. Grow a pair already! Others made comments about what I have said and that's OK with me but, only you chose to call me a name. Interesting. Besides, nobody was talking to you, mr. butinski. I can already see that bose301s is smart enough to hold his own, doesn't need your help and has garnered a little respect from me. You however, not so much. I've read plenty of good posts made by you and you undo them all by pulling the rug out from under yourself with one snide comment. Obviously, my respect doesn't count for much in the greater scheme of things but not many people ever get it at all. Nice talking to ya.
To the OP - Sorry to hijack your thread. I'll do better next time. Round LEDs make perfect sense. No need for pattern conversion (most folks want a circular beam) is, in and of itself, more efficient. I expect to see more about them in the future.
To bose301s - Sorry you took my comments as a slam. That was not my intention. Hope you see that. Sometimes my being frank, comes across as insulting. This (the internet) is a lousy way to communicate. It always has been.