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Ampere: A measurement of electrical current in a circuit, commonly called an "amp." Contrast with "volts," which is a measure of force, or pressure, behind the current. Multiplying amps...; Full Ampere Definition >>

New Energy Star ratings for PCs on the way: New Energy Star ratings for PCs on the wayCheck That Math!From the article:Depending on the model, a 42-inch flat-screen TV consumes between 100 to 250 watts when turned on. Assuming it's on five hours a day, that's something like 200 to 470 kWh/year, or about $500 depending on where you...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, PC, cost calculation, power supply, ampere, effeciency, computer, rail; Discussion threads 2007-02-08

Will nanogenerators replace batteries?: Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have built prototypes of a nanogenerator providing continuous electrical power by "harvesting mechanical energy from such environmental sources as ultrasonic waves, mechanical vibration or blood flow." According to the scientists, the prototype could produce as much as 4 watts per cubic centimeter. This...; Tags: Nanotechnology, Engineering &, Innovation, Energy &, Environment; Blog posts 2007-04-09
HP's cool dynamic datacenter cooler: HP's cool dynamic datacenter cooler60% of Power for Cooling in DataCenter???The whole point of heat pumps for air conditioning is that you don't have to expend 1 watt of power to remove 1 watt of heat from an environment. The statement that "60% of power used in a datacenter is...; Tags: Data centers, Dynamic Smart Cooling, data center, American Power Conversion Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., United Parcel Service of America Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-11-29
Intel branches out from the Core: Intel branches out from the CoreWhat is a Watt meter ?MEASURE THE... work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt.!!! i guess i dont need intel's help after all ""NOW......; Tags: Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-05-23

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