Vampire electronics on standby cost households £147 a year? Not so fast. - Boing Boing

The BBC today reports that household electronics in standby mode—”off” but drawing power—cost British households £147 a year—about $200. Vampire devices are electronics that drain a sur…

The BBC today reports that household electronics in standby mode"off" but drawing powercost British households £147 a yearabout $200. Vampire devices are electronics that drain a surprising amount o… [+2473 chars]

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