Energy Efficient Computers, PCs & Laptops

Energy Efficient Computers, PCs & Laptops – Energy Conservation

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Energy Efficient Computers, PCs & Laptops

Laptops - An Energy Star qualified computer uses 70% less electricity than computers without enabled power management features. Saving energy prevents pollution Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day, power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution.

Energy-Efficient Appliances - This site provide guide on how to buy energy-efficient appliances, energy star appliances, and appliance tips for saving money and energy, recycling your old computer.

Apple Laptops to Get Brighter, More Energy Efficient Displays - Apple's laptop offerings have sported the brightest displays on the market, as the it embraces a new generation of LCD panels. The forthcoming displays will feature backlights illuminated by light emitting diodes (LED), a more energy efficient solution than the traditional cold cathode fluorescent backlights (CCFL) found in most LCD displays on the market today. Read more from this report at Think Secret, Feb 2007 article

Everex NC1500: World's Most Energy-efficient Laptop – This news item is about Everex’s claim that it has produced a laptop with record-breaking low power consumption and in site this is explained in detail.

Office Efficiency – This useful page provides information on how to save energy on office equipment. Office equipment case study and tips are also provided on office equipment.

Energy Efficient Computer – This site consists of several tips on how to buy an energy efficient personal computers and reasons are also provided for buying a energy efficient computer.

Energy Star System Implementation – This site is published by Intel with technical collaboration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Over the last twenty-five years, computers have become pervasively used tools that have enhanced the productivity in the office and enhanced entertainment and utility within the home. Their remarkable growth has been fueled by amazing advancements in performance, capability and affordability. As the number of computers has grown, so has the need for delivery and deployment in increasingly energy conscious ways. More energy friendly computers can have an effect on both the available energy capacity as well as on the ecological impacts of generating additional electricity to meet growing demands. Innovations by Intel and others in the industry have enabled delivery of technologies that can help offset and, in some cases, even reduce the energy consumed by the computer.

Choose Energy Efficient Computer – a brief overview and guide for consumers seeking to minimize the power consumption of their computer gear.

Energy Efficient Office Equipment – This site gives the description and uses of the office computers and also provides information about the energy efficiency in office computers.

Computer Specification - The Energy Star specification for computers was revised on October 20, 2006. The specification of this site includes new performance requirements to qualify for the energy star rating for desktop and notebook computers, workstations, integrated computers, desktop-derived servers and game consoles, and will go into effect on July 20, 2007.

How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Computer Printer – This is a wonderful site providing details on buying an energy efficient printer. This information is provided by Federal Energy Management Program.

Online Guide to Energy-Efficient Commercial Equipment - The Energy Star label makes it easy for purchasers to distinguish energy-efficient office equipment products. Desktop computers, monitors, printers and fax machines, copiers, scanners, multifunction devices.

Energy Saving PC – This site provides much more information on how you can save energy yourself.

HP Means Business with Energy Efficient PCs – HP has released desktop PCs that will meet new energy ratings from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

HP Going Green with Energy-Efficient PCs - Companies that use HP's new "green" desktop PCs can benefit by saving money while reducing their environmental footprint, the company says. Saving the environment and dollars.

Press Release: Energy-Efficient, High Performing and Stylish Intel-based Computers to Come with Intel Microarchitecture

Energy Conservation Tip: Use a Power Strip for Your Laptop – To maximize savings with a laptop, put the AC adapter on a power strip that can be turned off (or will turn off automatically); the transformer in the AC adapter draws power continuously, even when the laptop is not plugged into the adapter. This site also provides how to save energy in oven etc.

Guidelines for Energy Conservation and Computing Equipment – Guidelines provided in this site were created in response to a call from Chancellor Herman to the campus community to find ways to reduce energy consumption on campus. In particular, computers and supporting peripherals were singled out by Chancellor Herman for attention; computing equipment draws approximately one-third of the electricity used in a typical office.

Energy Conservation for Office Computers – The following tips provided in this website are from Computing & Information Technology. C&IT recommended "best practices" for realizing energy savings from office computers.

Windows Vista Energy Conservation – The Windows Vista operating system features significant changes to power management infrastructure, functionality, and default settings. These changes impact how PCs running Microsoft Windows consume energy. This paper outlines the potential energy savings available when deploying Windows Vista and the significant changes from Windows XP. These savings are presented in terms of both financial and environmental impact.