buffalo mike Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I was in a huge discussion at Sears talking TV's. This question has come up several times in the past. Is it better to leave a computer on all the time, or turn it off. The reason being I have always been told the hardest on a tv is turning it off and on, because the bulbs had to heat and cool. What about newer sets, LCD, which is what a laptop is, DLP, etc. He kept referring to the fact that the new sets have a bulb life of 3-5,0000 hrs. depending on if it was being turned off and on. 5,000 IF IT WAS LEFT ON. Any input? Also mentioned about a bulb in the Smithsonian institute that was never turned off and is still on, but the one that has been turned on and off has been replaced several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I was in a huge discussion at Sears talking TV's. This question has come up several times in the past. Is it better to leave a computer on all the time, or turn it off. The reason being I have always been told the hardest on a tv is turning it off and on, because the bulbs had to heat and cool. What about newer sets, LCD, which is what a laptop is, DLP, etc. He kept referring to the fact that the new sets have a bulb life of 3-5,0000 hrs. depending on if it was being turned off and on. 5,000 IF IT WAS LEFT ON. Any input? Also mentioned about a bulb in the Smithsonian institute that was never turned off and is still on, but the one that has been turned on and off has been replaced several times. 160070[/snapback] I leave mine on all the time with proper power conditioning (APC UPS that's rated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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