Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:52

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NotSure wrote:
> Re:Computer Power Consumption

> Did you know...

> Computers use 7W (seven watts) of power even if SWITCHED OFF!!

Depends on the computer.

> 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

Those vary with the computer and how its been configured too.

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