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Article #121Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!
From: Collector€NZ
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:19
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:19
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NotSure wrote: > Re:Computer Power Consumption > > Did you know... > > Computers use 7W (seven watts) of power > even if SWITCHED OFF!! > > measure it for yourself!! > > $20 meter at DickSmih > > Manual: > http://www-2.net/misc/elto-power-meter-INDEX.html > > MONEY??? rule of thumb: > 1 watt = 2 dollars per year > > when on: > > Computer: 50Watts > Screen: 50 Watts > Laptop: 25 Watt > > Gee I would get that off switch fixed, mine draws nothing when switched Off, (hard on/off switch) but it does consume power when in a powered down state (soft on/off switch) and that draw increases if it is in a standby state. Your terminology is a bit awry and not in keeping with todays equipment which have both soft and hard on off switches.
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