[Paradox]

I was surprised how energy inefficient the flat screens are, they give out alot of heat, even more than the equivalent CRT. Coming technologies are going to cut that down, such as the advent of LED backlighting.

Still, the government should stay out of this, its silly really.

[swain_forkbeard]

“...they give out alot of heat, even more than the equivalent CRT.”

I don’t believe that. CRTs of equivalent picture size use more energy and generate more heat. Holding the picture size constant, LCD computer monitors are more energy-efficient than CRTs.

The thing is, today’s LCDs and plasmas are so much bigger. The chart attached to the article is misleading (intentionally, I believe) because it compares TV technologies based on average screen size FOR THAT TECHNOLOGY.

[ApplegateRanch]

Still, the government should stay out of this, its silly really.

So is "telling me" I can't have a HOT/warm wash/rinse cycle, by not allowing manufacturers to include it in the cycle options of a washing machine.

OTOH, turning off the cold faucet while it's filling....