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On January 27, 2008 wagginpitbull Discussed
Vampire Energy
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In theory, your argument makes sense, but… it doesn’t seem like appliances were damaged/burning out more rapidly prior to the use of standby modes. Actually, it seems like TV’s & stereos cease functioning at a more rapid rate today than they did before stand-by modes.
In addition, with rapid changes in technology, people are apt to be replacing appliances before they “burn out” in order to keep up with technology. If this is the case, then it doesn’t matter if minor damage is done by turning appliances all the way off because the consumer will likely want to replace it before the effect of such damage affects the appliances ability to function.
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In theory, your argument makes sense, but… it doesn’t seem like appliances were damaged/burning out more rapidly prior to the use of standby modes. Actually, it seems like TV’s & stereos cease functioning at a more rapid rate today than they did before stand-by modes.
In addition, with rapid changes in technology, people are apt to be replacing appliances before they “burn out” in order to keep up with technology. If this is the case, then it doesn’t matter if minor damage is done by turning appliances all the way off because the consumer will likely want to replace it before the effect of such damage affects the appliances ability to function.