Computer's energy costs

How much energy is being sucked up by the technology around your home? And what can you do about it?
 
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  • Updated:30 May 2008
  • Author:Steve Duncombe
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05.Power usage

The table below shows energy usage for a number of different products.

Note, these products were chosen at random to give an idea of approx. energy usage. Other brands may produce different results.

 

 

Power usage table part 1

power usage table part 2

Table notes

[a] Off in standby mode - switched on at the wall socket but switched off at device.
[b] WiiConnect24 is a feature which allows the Wii to receive messages and e-mail while switched off/in standby mode.

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