On 04/02/14 16:42, Glen Turner wrote:
I’d also be careful when comparing old v new computers that you include the entire system, especially if moving from a CRT to LCD screen. ...
Are there many CRTs still in use? The computer recycling bins in Canberra were full of old LCD screens last year: http://blog.tomw.net.au/2013/02/e-waste-collection-working-in-canberra.html
But when I had a look more recently there seemed to be mostly LCDs. New LCD displays are more energy efficient than old ones, but the savings are much less than moving from a CRT.
One problem with the official recycling scheme in Canberra and some other locations, is that there is no one looking to see what could be reused: everything goes straight in a bin for recycling.
The flip side is that old computers can be outstanding value for money when used as computers ... monochrome laser printer ...
Free old equipment good value. My last two laser printers I picked up discarded in the street, complete with toner. But keep in mind that a laser printer uses a lot of power and if you only use them occasionally, turn them off at the wall.
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