i was horrified when after reading here that the standby mode of most
tv/vcr/cable boxes is around 4-10w.
if an 80w tv is on 2 hrs a day and standby 22, then you have standby
consumption which approaches that of usage!

my question is, does standby mode prolong the life of the device? if i
add a timer to cut off power from the wall socket during the night
will it theoretically shorten the life of the tube/vcr or cable box?

i will pay much more attn to the standby wattage specifications next
time.

thanks,
Sam