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Would buying a laptop save me a lot more money on my electricity bill than a desktop?
Danger said:Welcome to PF, Phenom.
The simple answer is yes, but not necessarily for the reason that you're thinking of. To figure out relative cost, just look up the wattage of your unit on the power supply or OS. A laptop is probably, but not necessarily, more efficient. The main reason that a portable is cheaper is that you can plug it into someone else's mains. For instance, when I take mine to the bar, I always snag a table next to the pillar with the electrical outlet on it.
i_wish_i_was_smart said:You take you Laptop to the bar? lol
Is it a great strategy to pick up?
Ask yourself if the power savings is enough to offset the money saved by puchasing a cheaper more powerful desktop that you would, generally speaking, be able to use longer and won't have to replace as fast?
NobodySpecial said:Some actual results
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2005/08/why-estimate-when-you-can-measure.html
NobodySpecial said:There is a link in the story: http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2006/04/how-much-power-does-my-laptop-really-use.html
These are from a few years ago, a tiny new Intel Atom netbook will use a lot less power than a typical 2006 notebook, and a monster overclocked gaming rig may use a lot more than their desktop system.
The desktop is probably about right - the laptop looks a little high. My 15" Dell laptop's psu is rated for 90.1W and since that needs to be enough to charge the battery and run the computer at the same time when necessary, that means the computer probably averages more like 45W.phenom01 said:I try to do some research and the average Desktop uses about 250W of power while a laptop uses 90w.
russ_watters said:>I'm a nerd and a gamer
>21" CRT.
russ_watters said:Dale: - What is the rating of the power supply?
It's really weird that they didn't mention this as anphenom01 said:so let's say if I am going to be using the laptop as a desktop replacement. Then that means it would use the same power as a desktop? I know that if a PSU saids it is 600W it doesn't mean it uses 600W all the time. It means that's the max it can output. I try to do some research and the average Desktop uses about 250W of power while a laptop uses 90w.
The power consumption of a laptop and a desktop can vary depending on the specific models and components. However, in general, laptops tend to consume less power than desktops. This is because laptops are designed to be more energy efficient and use battery power, while desktops are typically connected to a power outlet.
The power consumption of a laptop directly affects its battery life. The more power a laptop consumes, the shorter its battery life will be. This is why laptops are designed to be energy efficient, so they can maximize battery life and provide longer usage times.
In general, laptops are more energy efficient than desktops. This is because laptops are designed to use less power and have features such as sleep mode and automatic shut-off to conserve energy. Desktops, on the other hand, tend to use more power due to their larger size and components.
It is possible for a desktop to be more energy efficient than a laptop, but it would require specific components and settings. For example, a desktop with a low-power processor and energy-saving features enabled can consume less power than a high-performance laptop. However, in general, laptops are more energy efficient than desktops.
To reduce the power consumption of your laptop or desktop, you can try the following tips: