Jo-Anne wrote:
> I'm about to buy a Dell notebook computer with the downgrade to Windows XP
> Pro. One option (you can take it or leave it) is Energy Star Enabled.
> According to Dell, it uses "Energy Star power management features, which
> allow the computer to enter a very low power mode when not in use for a
> specified period of time."
>
> Can this option cause any problems with the computer? Given that Dell isn't
> making it standard, I worry about such things as the screen saver keeping
> the screen blank even when you want it back.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jo-Anne
>
>

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...crit_computers

Standby (Off Mode): <= 1.0 W

Sleep Mode: <= 1.7 W

Idle State*:

* Category A: <= 14.0 W
* Category B: <= 22.0 W

What is the model number of the Dell ?

The computer should still have a Power Management control panel,
where you can change the current scheme.

Paul