> It would make a great deal of sense for them to put all the
> intelligent electronics in the base/power station (including the
> standby, power switches, remote control receiver, etc) so they can
> completely depower the display (and the associated energy loss) during
> "standby".
>
> There are other ways they can reduce the standby cost while still
> providing the same consumer experience.

My point was, and formula was meant to quantify, that the additional
energy loss DURING OPERATION was the equivalent of adding a standby
energy load of around 5 Watts continuous for every 100 Watt load when
used. ie even if it draws zero standby energy the % losses during
operation are so high that a a corded system would have to have an
exceptionally high standby power level to match its overall energy
use.  Actual standby losses add to this.



     Russell
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