Power Consumed Comparison

[kenny1234]

The radio in my kitchen has a habit of "going slightly out of tune". Would it cost more to listen through my TV?

[Svejk]

Pretty sure it wouldn't. Not enough to be bothered about anyway.

[hc4361]

If the screen goes goes black it will be using very little power.

[Georgiesmum]

no, not enough to worry qbout, miniscule..

[whiskeryron]

http://www.uswitch.com/energy-saving/guides/tvs-computers-laptops/

''If you're listening to the radio through your TV, make sure you use the radio screen blanking feature - it's a handy way to save energy. Listening to the radio is one of the nicest features of digital television, but it also has the potential to waste a huge amount of electricity.''