Big TV=Big Electric Bill

I know my dad was planning on getting one of these, but is it worth it? Check out this article

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/raskin/16242

 

One of the worst performers costs $200 a year if you watch TV for 8 hours a day, every day of the year.

1- That's comparing today's standard TVs. If you're dad is still using a tube television, or a first generation LCD, then he's probably using more power.

2- Who watches TV 8 hours a day, every day?

3- If you happen to watch TV 8 hours a day, everyday, $16/month shouldn't be a problem, since you're probably not spending money on anything else, except maybe on cable and at Blockbuster.

 

oh Daniel...

rationalization is the first step to recognizing and admitting your problem.

good boy.

 

Buddy, I like my toys... and even though I'm not married, I still find myself having to sometimes justify my decisions. A good sales person can sell you something you may not need. A great sales person can sell their baby's mama into letting him keep it.

 

wouldnt give up my HDTV flatscreen for anything!

 

So rear-projection wins over plasma when it comes to less energy consumption? Who really shops for that? Picture quality always comes over wattage when it comes to peeps looking for a new big screen.