Philips Aurelle LED Candle

We're well aware these candles aren't exactly going to ward off mosquitoes during our next big Engadget Summatyme BBQ (unless you want to hack them into becoming giant static generating bug zappers), but we're pretty clear about how we feel regarding LED lighting, aren't we? Philips's Aurelle LED Candles burn for six hours per charge on their integrated rechargable batts, which is a bonus for all the romantic allergenic nerds out there—such as ourselves—in addition to being, you know, LED candles.

[Via Inhabitat]

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

You could always build onto it a mosquito repeller with the plans on this page:
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/plans/sports/sports.htm

or a much more fun bug zapper plans:
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/plans/home/index.htm

but for some active fun, hunt those suckers down a electric bug swatter:
http://www.softwareandstuff.com/h_misc_superflyzap.html


-Bryan

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Those are actually kinda nice...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

I actually saw these at a nearby bar. I sat in front of one for an hour thinking it was a real candle (and no I didn't have much to drink...) until I got bored and picked it up and realized it was an LED candle. I'm not sure it was the same brand but from the users guide it looks similar (recharge contacts etc). I think there were basically 3 surface mount LEDs and software controlled pseudo-random blinking that made a convincing slowly flickering flame after being filtered through the smoked glass. I definitely want one! But I bet they are designed more for bars & clubs--in other words NOT cheap. The expense comes from the expertly-designed algorithms, not the commonplace electronics. Can anyone find a price?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

$40 each at ccrane.com...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

And maybe, if you are lucky, your forgetful housemate will not burn down half the house by leaving a candle burning.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Amazon has them for $25.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

I was really impressed with these. Safe and very candle-like. Great around my kids.