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    USB Lamp...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Pupp3t Mast3r, Jan 27, 2005.

  1. Pupp3t Mast3r

    Pupp3t Mast3r Notebook Consultant

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    Hey i was just wondering if those USB LED lamps use up much battery?
     
    Pupp3t Mast3r, Jan 27, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, they're pretty "light" on power consumption.

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    Brian, Jan 27, 2005
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  3. Pupp3t Mast3r

    Pupp3t Mast3r Notebook Consultant

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    oh thats good, bad joke by the way [ :)]
     
    Pupp3t Mast3r, Jan 29, 2005
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    An LED should draw around 30 ma (.030 amp) so at 5 volts, Ohm's law says .15 watt.

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    olyteddy, Jan 30, 2005
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  5. Pupp3t Mast3r

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    I dont have a clue what that means but they're only $15 so ill go get one and get back to yous [ :D]
     
    Pupp3t Mast3r, Jan 31, 2005
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