Is Your PC or HDTV an Energy Hog?

By Jeff Kuta and Lauren Barnard, Apr 21, 2009

When you make a major electronics buying decision, you traditionally think about price, quality, and brand reputation. But few consider one additional criterion when browsing in the store: power consumption. The ongoing costs of powering a desktop PC, HDTV, laptop, or LCD monitor--even if the device turns out to be a high-energy user--probably won't blow anyone's budget. However, if many users opt for equipment that sips less energy, it could make a considerable difference to the environment and perhaps to the bottom line of a small business. So, if it doesn't make a difference to your computing or entertainment experience, why not give an energy-saving device some consideration? The PC World Test Center recently started testing new HDTVs, laptops, desktops, and LCD monitors using the Watt's Up? PRO meter, a device that measures how many watt-hours a product uses. A watt-hour is an electrical energy unit of measure that is equal to 1 watt of power passing through an electric circuit over the course of an hour. The lower the number, the better.

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