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When Mr. Akasaki's invention started making waves, blue LEDs were still more expensive. So a blue LED was a signifier of quality. They became more affordable, so everyone started putting them everywhere. And made them bright so you would notice.

Probably an analog is curving a 42" screen designed to be viewed on a couch across a living room.




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