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Lenovo’s Latest Green PC: The M58p Eco Ultra Small

Justin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:46:48 +0000

I’ve been testing a new, very efficient PC called the ThinkCentre M58p Eco Ultra Small by Lenovo. This compact PC is the successor to the ThinkCentre M57p Eco. My kilo-o-watt meter is telling me that the M58p consumes only about 35 watts while idle, and 58 watts of power at peak usage. It has a power supply that is 85% efficient when converting AC to DC power (15% escapes as heat). (more…)

ASUS Introduces Bamboo-Cased Computers

Justin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:06:35 +0000

Bamboo is an ideal material to fashion into gadgets — it’s tough but lightweight, and it wears well. I also find it much more pleasing to the eye than plastic. But few bamboo-clad electronics have made it into mass production yet. One exception is ASUS’s bamboo-cased version of its U2E notebook which is now available (currently only in Asia). ASUS says buyers will be able to choose different color treatments for the bamboo. (more…)

Efficient: HP Reduces Laptop Packaging By 97%

Justin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:14:55 +0000

Recently, HP announced that its DV6929 laptop will be packaged in messenger bags made with 100% recycled materials. This will reduce the amount of packaging by 97% — almost all the Styrofoam and cardboard conventionally for packaging will be eliminated. (more…)

The Greenest Notebook Computers Of 2008

Justin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:03:17 +0000

Earlier this week, we reviewed the greenest desktop computers, so now let’s take a look at the greenest notebooks! Notebooks are typically much more energy efficient than desktops. They are, however, no greener than desktops in other regards — they typically contain the same hazardous components, and they are not easily recycled. However, a few green notebook computers are now on the market. Here’s a short survey of the greenest ones available: (more…)

The Greenest Desktop Computers Of 2008

Justin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:13:39 +0000

At MetaEfficient I’ve been waiting for years to review some exciting green computers, and now finally in 2008, we’ve seen the introduction of some truly green PCs. Although the components of green PCs cost about 10% more than regular PCs, they retail for about the same price. You can jump ahead and see our list of the greenest PCs. Or you can read about the details of the green rating processes. (more…)