Comment Comment by alias_neo We don't all live in countries where electricity is near-free.In the UK, it would cost more in electricity than the $200 Zimaboard to run one of those eBay machines for a single year.e.g. 90W 24/7 for a year is ~£212 (~$258 US), 60W 24/7: ~£142 ($173 US)In this price range, power-consumption is a _major_ decision factor. parent alias_neo 3 years ago
In the UK, it would cost more in electricity than the $200 Zimaboard to run one of those eBay machines for a single year.
e.g. 90W 24/7 for a year is ~£212 (~$258 US), 60W 24/7: ~£142 ($173 US)
In this price range, power-consumption is a _major_ decision factor.