GE to bring out a ‘hybrid’ bulb powered by halogen and CFL elements

If you thing that cost effective lighting options end at CFLs, GE is all set to open new options up for you. They plan to come out with a ‘hybrid’ bulb that has a bit of halogen and CFL elements, which give you instant light; not even the two-second CLF wait. What this basically means is that if you look closely at the CFL coils you will notice a tiny halogen bulb. These bulbs promise eight times more longevity as compared to the incandescent bulbs.

It will be interesting to see its cost-effectiveness as compared to the LED version which is getting more economical with time.
[Engadget]