Have some decisions to make - help appreciated

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> Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I had a deeper understanding of how computers work so I could truly understand exactly how a particular processor would influence on a computer's EMF.
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> I'm a bit confused as to whether or not "low voltage", and "low power" would actually translate to a tolerable computer experience. I thought that "low voltage" often involves AC/DC converters that produce a lot of troubling high-frequency "transients", and would lead to EMFs in that bothersome high-frequency range.
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> Is that "Energy Star" distinction that many computers have really a good thing for electrosensitives? "Energy Star" devices may consume less power,or less voltage - and (allegedly) shave dollars off our electric bills - but at what cost to our comfort and health? Are "Energy Star" products justwolves in sheeps' clothing? Do they compensate for "power conservation" by producing (super) high-frequency EMF?
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> ~Svetaswan
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> --- In [hidden email], "jaime_schunkewitz" <jaime_schunkewitz@> wrote:
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> > I too get headaches from computer use... no fun.
> > If you push yourself too hard it will only get
> > worse.
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> > WiFry router, your self defeating.
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> > In one sense it's a good time to be shopping for
> > a laptop since intel just released their new 2010
> > core family of chips. I'd look for an ultraportable
> > with either of the following ultra-low-voltage chips,
> > 1.2GHz Core i7-640UM, 1.06GHz Core i7-620UM and
> > 1.06GHz Core i5-520UM. Either that or the lowest power
> > tower you can find.
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> > I'd run the laptop on its battery, keep it at a distance
> > then get a monitor that emits the lowest magnetic field
> > Some have had success with BenQ.
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> > There's no easy fix, and it's nothing to rush into.
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> > Eli
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> Look at the clock speed of the ULV chips - they're
> relatively low at 1 Ghz. There's nothing more evil
> about ultra portable computers than conventional
> ones.
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> The switching power supplies these days are
> most likely running at faster rates for more
> efficiency. So you are right in the sense that
> more efficient equals higher frequencies. But
> being concerned about the lower voltage for the ULV
> processor is nonsense.
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> You should get yourself an EMF meter - one that
> measures magnetic fields at a minimum. Then you can
> go to Best Buy and compare the various computers.
> The meter won't tell you everything but it can help
> steer you in the right direction.
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> Energy star doesn't really help as a guide. I've been
> fried by NEC LCD monitors that are energy star rated.
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> Eli
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> --- In [hidden email], "svetaswan" <svetaswan@...> wrote:
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>> Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I had a deeper understanding of how
>> computers work so I could truly understand exactly how a particular
>> processor would influence on a computer's EMF.
>>
>> I'm a bit confused as to whether or not "low voltage", and "low power"
>> would actually translate to a tolerable computer experience. I thought
>> that "low voltage" often involves AC/DC converters that produce a lot of
>> troubling high-frequency "transients", and would lead to EMFs in that
>> bothersome high-frequency range.
>>
>> Is that "Energy Star" distinction that many computers have really a good
>> thing for electrosensitives? "Energy Star" devices may consume less
>> power, or less voltage - and (allegedly) shave dollars off our electric
>> bills - but at what cost to our comfort and health? Are "Energy Star"
>> products just wolves in sheeps' clothing? Do they compensate for "power
>> conservation" by producing (super) high-frequency EMF?
>>
>> ~Svetaswan
>>
>> --- In [hidden email], "jaime_schunkewitz" <jaime_schunkewitz@>
>> wrote:
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>> > I too get headaches from computer use... no fun.
>> > If you push yourself too hard it will only get
>> > worse.
>> >
>> > WiFry router, your self defeating.
>> >
>> > In one sense it's a good time to be shopping for
>> > a laptop since intel just released their new 2010
>> > core family of chips. I'd look for an ultraportable
>> > with either of the following ultra-low-voltage chips,
>> > 1.2GHz Core i7-640UM, 1.06GHz Core i7-620UM and
>> > 1.06GHz Core i5-520UM. Either that or the lowest power
>> > tower you can find.
>> >
>> > I'd run the laptop on its battery, keep it at a distance
>> > then get a monitor that emits the lowest magnetic field
>> > Some have had success with BenQ.
>> >
>> > There's no easy fix, and it's nothing to rush into.
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>> > Eli
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> Hi All,
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> I've just bought an Asrock Nettop Ion 330 HT. It works with an Nvidia
> ion. I've turned off the Wi-fi aspec as I will continue to use a broadband
> modem. So far, I've only got round to taking readings from it, and haven't
> had a chance to use it for a prolonged period. (It arrived yesterday
> morning!!!)
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> Using a Trifield meter, magnetic reading comes out to be 2-3. And that's
> even when I have all my peripherals on. E.g. usb hard drive, speakers,
> modem etc. That's half my old PC readings of 5-6.
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> Using a stetzer monitor, Dirty electricity readings do not increase above
> the reading for my house at all. So, even when it is functional, it shows
> reading of 90-100. If I had a 100% clean electricity reading across my
> house I reckon it would be less than this!
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> My old PC was coming out at 500-700 even when I had a series of stetzer
> filters plugged in. Without them it was coming out at 1400-1800.
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> So, even though it's very early days, the indications point to a very low
> EMF PC.
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> Regards
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> David
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