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Article #175Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!
From: geoff
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:15
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:15
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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 Computers ? All computers ? Your computer ? Swithed off at amin switch, or 'soft'All these questions ! An answer - switch it off at the wall if you can't cope with 7W. How much energy is used if you leave your oven on for a minute longer than you really need to ? How many time might you do this a year ? Even more questions.... geoff
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