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Monitor Draws Zero Power In Standby

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the green-screens dept.

fifthace writes "A new range of Fujitsu Siemens monitors don't draw power during standby. The technology uses capacitors and relays to avoid drawing power when no video signal is present. With political parties all over Europe calling for a ban on standby, this small development could end up as one of the most significant advances in recent times. The British Government estimates eight percent of all domestic electricity is consumed by devices in standby."

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  1. patents?!?! by ctalnh · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    From TFA:

    The company has applied for six patents covering the technology and the first monitors using it will go on sale next spring.

    I know what they're doing is commendable and all, but COME FREAKING ON! Their solution with capacitors and relays is totally obvious. And if they go ahead and get the patent, does that prevent other manufacturers from making similar improvements? How is this in anyone's interest other than Fujitsu Siemens?