Tech Specs -- Green IT and Energy
Energy consumption by devices is beginning to get some ink in the journals and blogs. Here is article comparing many different types of devices and their energy footprint. What about panelpc computers or mini-ITX motherboards?
The question begins as : is a Thin Client from energy standpoint a much cleaner alternative than a PC. That question morphs into power consumption of many devices. One of the more unusual facts is that game units from MS and Sony run about 180 watt while Wii is less than 20w.
LCDs are a major contributing agent and its easy to see that as PCs get smaller and more energy efficient (ie smaller power supplies and fewer inherent devices) that the difference is being made up by larger factor LCDs. A 15" used to be a standard, now its nearly obsolete.
Full article
Includes related links for more information.
Posted by staff at August 5, 2007 03:18 PM