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Why would you run a CRT monitor?They weigh a tonne,they emit radiation, they use over 60% more energy than a flatscreen LCD monitor and they take up all your space. They are great dust collectors and we have other, smarter, cheaper, more energy efficient alternatives. Laptops save the most energy and take up the least room. A CRT monitor uses 76 watts of power compared with the 20 used by an LCD monitor. The same applies to TV sets. Why would you run the incredible hulk TV or monitor when you can save so much money and energy by installing the lightweight LCD versions? If you want to save more money – turn your TV and computer OFF when you are not using them. Off at the switch and off at the wall. Final word? Aim for the LED monitors. They save 25% more energy over their LCD counterparts. As they say – you do the maths. If you are running a lot of monitors imagine the saving you would make!
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