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Article #177Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!
From: Bret
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:01
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:01
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On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:36:34 -0700 (PDT), 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 Do they have Dick Smiths in the UK?
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