On Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:45:39 +0200, scott wrote:

>>> Yes, but 4 W!!!!  4 mW should be enough.
>>
>> Perhaps, depends on what other features the kit has, though.
> 
> How about running an LCD panel, transmitting and receiving data from a
> base-station 10s of miles away, interpreting incoming data packets,
> waiting for key presses?  All for 10 mW.

Well, the distance to the base station doesn't matter unless it's 
wireless, then it's just the transmitter power.

>> I know, for example, that the system I have here at my feet has an ATX
>> board, which means the "power" switch is solid state rather than a
>> physical switch.  That means the board is powered all the time (when
>> the power supply switch is on at the back of the system).
> 
> The main point is that mainboard and PSU makers have no incentive to
> make a low power and efficient "off" state.  Really, such a small
> fraction of people/companies will make a decision based on the
> efficiency of the off state it is not worth it at all.

Very true.

Jim

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