[LINK] NBN retail cost and 12 year technology bell curve

[Richard Chirgwin]

On 10/04/11 8:41 PM, David Boxall wrote:
> On 9/04/2011 2:31 PM, Richard Chirgwin wrote:
>> ..
>> Like Tony B, I don't have a flat screen. My decision is purely
>> pragmatic: the flat screen is a power glutton.
>> ...
> Interesting assertion. Do you have stat's in support?
I noted it in a previous post. According to the review list, which I 
admit excluded a Vivid*, the best LCD was slightly lower than my CRT at 
the same size, the worst LCD was double the CRT, and the plasma was just 
stupid.

Recapping: the Sony in the loungeroom is 78W, the Cnet table 
(<http://reviews.cnet.com/green-tech/tv-consumption-chart/> ) shows LCDs 
ranging from 71W to 143W. I'll now have to look at the power rating on 
the set-top-box at home to allow for adding it into the mix.

I also admitted in the previous post that my impression was clearly 
formed a couple of years ago. LCDs have got better, which is A Good 
Thing, and I'll be taking another look at them when replacement time comes.

*Note that low-cost devices come from manufacturers with a history of 
inaccurate power ratings. While I haven't seen TVs caught out, yet, 
there have been cases of aircon and refrigerators getting pinged by the 
ACCC after Choice tests. I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing 
emerges with TVs at some point. I guess the only guarantee is to get a 
current meter and measure the different devices.

RC
> Doing my best to compare like with like:-
> NEC model N-3453 CRT CTV
> Screen size: 34cm
> Rated power consumption: 67W
> If I wanted to keep using it after the demise of analogue I'd need a set
> top box, which would draw still more power.
>
> Vivid AJ-15LE1 LCD (Aldi cheapo)
> Screen size: 39cm
> Rated power consumption: 36W
>
> The cheap Vivid displays a far better picture than the (expensive in its
> day) NEC with set top box.
>