Early iterations of the compact fluorescent light bulb were expensive, and consumers complained of myriad problems - from buzzing, flickering and long start-up time to unpleasant hues.

早期的复合型荧光灯管是昂贵的，消费者抱怨各种各样的问题诸如从有响声，闪烁，过长的启动时间产生令人不愉快的色彩。