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Power Consumption Tests For The Electronics and PCs You Use

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PC World's Test Center ran a series of power consumption tests on laptops, desktops, HDTVs, and LCD monitors to determine how much energy they used in a variety of states--from being simply plugged in to being run at maximum capabilities. Test Center Director Jeff Kuta explains the process and our conclusions.

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