Last w
eek Energy Star<
/a>, which is a joint program of the US Enviromental Protection Agency<
/strong> and the US Department of Energy to help save energy a
nd protect the environment, released a new set of gui
delines for Energy Star certification for computers that went into effect J
uly 20. These guidelines push for energy-efficient power supplies, efficient st
andby modes, inclusion of power management and provision of user education abou
t these features.
It's worth nothing that none of Apple's computers meet the new require
ments. Not a one. At least Dell has three models that do, and
most of those that already comply are from Lenovo and
Gateway. In total only 125 laptops and desktop models meet the new req
uirements at the moment.
Not to worry though. Manufacturers have until January to comply so that they ca
n earn the Energy Star label for their computers. It's just a bit disturbing th
at other manufacturers are on the ball about this, while Apple, with its recent
green posturing, was caught with with its pants down.
If you're at all interested in the details, get a spreadsheet of the compliant
and non-compliant manufacturers here.
No stars for you!
Last w
eek Energy Star<
/a>, which is a joint program of the US Enviromental Protection Agency<
/strong> and the US Department of Energy to help save energy a
nd protect the environment, released a new set of gui
delines for Energy Star certification for computers that went into effect J
uly 20. These guidelines push for energy-efficient power supplies, efficient st
andby modes, inclusion of power management and provision of user education abou
t these features.
It's worth nothing that none of Apple's computers meet the new require
ments. Not a one. At least Dell has three models that do, and
most of those that already comply are from Lenovo and
Gateway. In total only 125 laptops and desktop models meet the new req
uirements at the moment.
Not to worry though. Manufacturers have until January to comply so that they ca
n earn the Energy Star label for their computers. It's just a bit disturbing th
at other manufacturers are on the ball about this, while Apple, with its recent
green posturing, was caught with with its pants down.
If you're at all interested in the details, get a spreadsheet of the compliant
and non-compliant manufacturers here.
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