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    Green Technology Info Center: Mobile Solutions Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Jerry Jackson, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Jerry Jackson

    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    Jerry Jackson, Apr 22, 2009
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    I didn't see an answer to this, but how much does the AC adapter draw when not actually charging the computer? I have a notebook that stays at my desk all the time and is always plugged in. How much power is that using, when the computer is just in standby on my desk?
     
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    Power standby varies between models. I have seen some notebooks use something like 1-2w of power in sleep mode. AC adapters use very little power when nothing is plugged into them. No reading on a Kill-a-Watt, super small on a multimeter.
     
    dietcokefiend, Apr 22, 2009
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    For some of the green guides the date does not seem right (the publish date)
     
    Clutch, Apr 22, 2009
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