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  • Thus, I'm wondering if there is some kind of ampage or power-draw issues related to my house and the demands of the whole system (computer + monitor + peripherals) on a particular outlet?

    Discussions: Message List - root 2010

  • Thus, I'm wondering if there is some kind of ampage or power-draw issues related to my house and the demands of the whole system (computer + monitor + peripherals) on a particular outlet?

    Discussions: Message List - root 2010

  • "One of the problems is that when you turn the television off, it's still pulling quite a bit of ampage and that's a drain on our electrical system and people are paying for it," Ware says.

    WUSA-TV - Vodcasts 2009

  • "One of the problems is that when you turn the television off, it's still pulling quite a bit of ampage and that's a drain on our electrical system and people are paying for it," Ware says.

    WUSA-TV - Vodcasts 2009

  • Your confusing speed with usage. think voltage vs wattage vs ampage.

    Techdirt 2009

  • So answer is yes - if the transformer can supply the ampage needed - but beware of heat.

    YBW News 2009

  • From the comments above is seems that it is not possible to use the firewire lead / mains plug to charge my new new iPod, could someone explain why this is? is it a voltage / ampage issue or does Apple just want me to spend some more money! if I recall my original iPod came with the mains adapter, lead and dock all in the box.

    Discussions: Message List - root 2008

  • We've moved from the metal 350 watt PSUs from three years ago toward half a nuclear power plant in the PC, nicely painted in a good selection of colors, high wattage / ampage, modular design for good cable management and silent designs.

    Guru3d.com Latest Articles 2008

  • But, they could do in a pinch if its the right voltage and ampage, so buyer beware.

    WordPress.com News Ian Lesnet 2008

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  • amount of energy or electrical current

    April 5, 2009