Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: NotSure
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:36

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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

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