Brian A wrote:[color=blue][color=green]
>>Please, why are we talking USD ona UK newsgroup?
>>
>>Go away.
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>
> I reckon that it is because he hasn't calculated the power consumption
> himself but just copied the data from a US web site.
> I agree with the sentiment though, basically he's saying if you need
> to have a computer switched on to make a call then it costs you in
> electricity charges - over £60/year for a 70W computer, running
> without a monitor, 24/7.
>
> Remove 'no_spam_' from email address.[/color]
Brain,

while the calculations can be modified to include % usage the message is
clear some adapter use more power than others. thelowest power unit is
combine-a-line, and this is by design.

Marc