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Monitors and power draw



On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Jerry Feldman wrote:

> Thanks,
> That was somewhat what I was looking for. I'm surprised that businesses in 
> this economy don't look at the savings in electricity. (Actually, it comes 
> down to capital budgets vs. a savings in the facilities area).
> "Michael Dinsmore" wrote:
> > Flat panel monitors use significantly less power than their CRT rivals. 
> > Typically, a 17 inch CRT monitor consumes 80~100 Watts, while a 15 inch flat 
> > panel (similar display area!) consumes only 30~40 Watts. In a large office 
> > with many screens, using flat panels will make a significant saving in 
> > electricity costs.

100 watts * 8 hrs * 250 days * O.16 $/kwh = 32.00$/year

15" fp monitor = $400.00   
17" crt monitor = $160.00

Granting the fp monitor zero power usage this yields
a break even point about seven years away.

Given this there is no financial need to explore the cost of heating,
cooling or space except in unusual circumstances.

rob                     Live the dream.





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