[mythtv-users] Power Saving Frontend Ideas

[Roger Heflin]

Brian Wood wrote:
> On Apr 13, 2008, at 6:11 PM, steve wrote:
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>> Rick Hudson wrote:
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>> | Sorry to ramble but this type of misinformation against switching
>> things off
>> | just bugs me.
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>> I wasnt trying to start a flame war, all I was doing was stating  
>> what I
>> do, which is what was asked.  I have read many conflicting reports of
>> whether to power down or keep it on, so I just keep it on, its not  
>> that
>> expensive, end of story.
> 
> One of the best investments a computer user can make is a Kill-a-Watt.  
> It shows not only instantaneous usage but cumulative usage as well.  
> Nothing beats empirical data.
> 
> In warm climates you might have to not only consider the cost of  
> running the machine(s), but also the cost of removing the heat they  
> generate. In cold places the heat is a plus :-)
> 
> Roger:
> 
> Where on Earth are you getting a 6 cent/kwh rate? I may have to  
> consider moving there.
> 
> beww

Kansas, near Kansas City.    It is 5.4cent/kwh (total bill / KWH used).

                              Roger