Power usage for Plasma?

[Robmx]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

The study CR did a year or two ago showed a whopping $53 more annually for a 50" plasma versus LCD. That was based on 8 hours on and 16 hours standby every day. The new Panasonics ar significantly more energy efficient, so I would expect that number to be cut in half, if not more. And who has there set on 8 hours/day, 365 days/year anyway?

After a few quick min of research im seeing that my current LCD uses 220W max. The 42" Panasonic G10 uses 490W max. So I'm guessing it uses double !