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Sethro · 04-25-2008, 03:36 AM

definitely don't believe the hype with LCD TV's. I purchased a 37" DYNEX from Best Buy and read the power usage label 220W. Whereas my 18 yo Sony Trinitron 27" tube uses 160W. That TED looks mighty tempting, I'm curious of what my electric range, AC, hottub, and 90% efficient gas furnace use. Those things don't use a plug.

Also the best way to reduce power is light source conversion. I haven't done much yet but I can't stand the fluorescent bulbs so LED's are the next option and its looking like the market is pretty good nowadays.

OBTW, The Dynex was returned, LCD TV's are crap (yes I've spent hours staring at them in the stores). Holding out for laser...

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Sethro Look ma I can coast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 7 Sethro's 626 - '88 Mazda 626 LX 5 door 90 day: 36.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	definitely don't believe the hype with LCD TV's. I purchased a 37" DYNEX from Best Buy and read the power usage label 220W. Whereas my 18 yo Sony Trinitron 27" tube uses 160W. That TED looks mighty tempting, I'm curious of what my electric range, AC, hottub, and 90% efficient gas furnace use. Those things don't use a plug. Also the best way to reduce power is light source conversion. I haven't done much yet but I can't stand the fluorescent bulbs so LED's are the next option and its looking like the market is pretty good nowadays. OBTW, The Dynex was returned, LCD TV's are crap (yes I've spent hours staring at them in the stores). Holding out for laser...