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

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Richard writes

> 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.


Just for interest the new LED monitors are worthwhile. Here's basic
Aussie market research into 40" TV consumption & price, 2 weeks ago:

For eg, both current, the Sony 40" LCD 170W, vrs the Sony 40" LED 109W
being one third more initially, and one third better power consumption.


1. Sony 40 inch EX500 Series Full HD BRAVIA LCD TV. Retail $1099
   Power consumption 170W. New. At GraysOnline, $649 + delivery.

   <http://www.graysonline.com/retail/kdl40ex500/audio-tv-and-home-
theatre/new-sony-40-inch-ex500-series-full-hd-bravia-lcd-tv?spr=true>

2. OHKI 42 inch 120hz LED (Edge) TV. From a new online-only Aussie
   company. Power consumption 150W. From OHKI, $799 and free delivery.

   <https://ohki.com.au>

3. Sony 40 inch EX710 Full HD LED BRAVIA LCD (Edge LED). Retail $1599
   Power consumption 109W & WiFi. New Graysonline, $999 plus delivery.

   <http://www.graysonline.com/retail/kdl40ex710/audio-tv-and-home-
theatre/new-sony-40-inch-ex710-series-full-hd-led-bravia-lcd-tv>



> 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.
> >
> 
> 
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