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Paul B in Japan
I have a 1000w stepdown transformer to power a TV and gadgets in Europe. How much power does it drain at idle?
I am concerned that I am losing a bunch of money by doing this. Also, while using the transformer, I pull only 350 watts, but does it pull all 1000 watts to accomplish this? I tend to turn the transformer on and off when I use it and then walk away...but can I leave it on? Any links to helpful websites are also appreciated. Most people have given advice here that is really uninformed, but I have heard it often enough, now I question whether I am throwing money away. Thanks...
3 AnswersOther - Electronics1 decade agoWhat famous Notre Dame player wore #42?
I bought a shirt because it said "Irish" on it and I am 100% Irish...turns out it is a Notre Dame shirt. On the sleeve it has #42. I assume this is for football, but that is not necessarily right. I wanna know who is on my arm. Thanks for the help!
4 AnswersFootball (American)1 decade agoI have a friend who is entering his PhD program and I need a gift idea?
I am interested in something that marks this endeavor and may be a gift that is really appropriate for the occasion, but no one else will think of. I appreciate any links you may have to offer too.
This is a long-time friend, but I also can't afford to break the bank.
1 AnswerOther - Family & Relationships1 decade agoI have a female connector port on my laptop that I do not know what it does...?
It looks like the type of port that usually is plugged into a digital handheld product that then connects via usb to a computer to interface. It has an elongated backwards "s" as its symbol. I am interested to see if this can output video to my television. What is the proper name of this thing? Thanks for your help.
2 AnswersLaptops & Notebooks1 decade agoI want to connect my computer to my tv via HDMI...help!?
What is necessary to connect a computer or similar device to a TV via HDMI? My new big screen has HDMI connectors in the back, and I want to watch all of my movies from the computer in the living room. Are there any other products that can move my movies from my external hard drive to the TV? Thanks...
3 AnswersHome Theater1 decade agoDoes anyone know of a pepper/salt spice that is added to fruit in Arizona?
I believe it is called "Lukas" or "Lucas" and is sold predominately in the southwest. I had it on some fresh fruit in Tuscon several times and never did buy any. Do you know anywhere to get it online and how it is used with fruit? Thanks.
1 AnswerOther - Food & Drink1 decade agoDoes China still charge the departure fees at the airports when you leave?
We are leaving in only two days, after a month here, and don't know if we should retain some money for the airport. We'd hate to keep a bunch of money that could go to a merchant instead. Thanks for any help you have. 2007 information is the best...
2 AnswersOther - Destinations1 decade agoIs there any way to donate money to starving children's charities that do not involve religious groups?
I also only donate to groups that spend at least 92% of their monies on the charity and not skim any more off the top than that...any help would be appreciated. I change my donations every year and this is the one I want to give to this year.
3 AnswersCommunity Service1 decade ago