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Originally Posted by Jeffhs
modern flat screens use less power and take up less room than the older sets did. Don't forget, a large-screen RPTV set can draw up to 500 watts, depending on brightness, etc. settings. Years ago, large-screen console b&w tube TVs were notorious for being power hogs, some sets drawing 300+ watts in normal operation.
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Apparently you haven't read any labels lately, my folks have a 46" plasma that draws over 400 watts from the outlet. My 65" DLP draws about the same, but with a much larger picture. My CTC-4 draws under 400...