Ric Moore wrote: > Just to keep this thread alive, since I'm enjoying the hardware howto, > just how many watts does a DvD burn use? Just wondering what the draw > would be. Ric Pull out your DVD drive and read the label. Or, potentially, check the manufacturer's web site. My old Pioneer, which needs to be transported to the recycler, uses 0.6 amps on the 12V side and 1.1 amp on the 5V.