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Article #187Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!
From: Chuck
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:40
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:40
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"Woger" <woger@woger.net.ru> wrote in message news:87qrr4pi090etc55qsktnbm6tn674qtp1u@4ax.com... > On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:01:52 +1200, Bret <at@at.corn> wrote: > >>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? > > > > No they have far far better shops like Mapling and otheres.. Dick Smith is not in the UK [(yet ;-)], Yes its part of the Woolies group They are in India under the Tata agreement but thats still a bit of travel
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