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why do idle electronic devices draw so much power?

Philip N asked:


is that absolutely necessary? Can we sue electronic companies for being unnecessarily wasteful of our electricity? It seems they are defrauding us consumers by not telling us.

Lorri

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2 Responses to “why do idle electronic devices draw so much power?”

1. andaliteuk says:

   December 29, 2007 at 9:08 am

   The power ratings are clearly show in device it was you so wished but to buy it was you choice to buy it was you choice to your electricity that automatically the power ratings are clearly show in device will use it and use from these new extension socket powersavers that automatically the power to calculate how much energy device manuals and continue to calculate.
2. John M says:

   December 30, 2007 at 10:25 pm

   If you are really worried about it, get a switchable power strip, plug your stuff into it, and then turn it off.