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Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: John Tserkezis
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:06
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Kwyjibo wrote:

>> Computer:  50Watts

> Huh? The CPU alone uses more than that when running.

  Some really old machines could be around that. Circa 1923 or so.  Ahem.

>> Screen: 50 Watts
>> Laptop: 25 Watt

  Never mind that some Laptops approach 50w peak consumption.

  But that's ok, the money he saved on his computer he puts towards CFLs.

  Because that's what hippies like to use.

  On that note, what's a hippy doing with a computer in the first place?
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Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:06:26 +1100
From: John Tserkezis <jt@techniciansyndrome.org.invalid>
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