Save the Planet - Environmentally Friendly Netbooks (Mini Laptops)
Netbooks are generally more environmentally friendly than desktops and laptops. They are smaller (hence a smaller carbon footprint) and use much less energy. Nevertheless, among netbooks, there are some models that are more sustainable than others.
When shopping around for an environmentally friendly netbook, there are three things to look out for. You should make sure that it is Energy Star compliant, that the manufacturer has a good Greenpeace policy rate and if possible, be compliant with the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive). Another certification to look for is the EPEAT (Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool). The world would be a much better place if all electronic products adhered to these standards.
After much research, I was surprised to discover that most of the popular netbooks in the market are not very environmentally friendly. As for ‘green models’ there are two models worth mentioning. They are the Toshiba Mini and the Samsung NC10.
It can be safely said that the Toshiba Mini is currently one of the most environmentally friendly model in the market. It is Energy Start Compliant (5.0), compatible with the RoHS standards, and is EPEAT certified (Gold). Many popular netbook models out there such as the Asus Eee PC and Acer Aspire one have almost none of these certifications. Unfortunately, Toshiba only score 5.5 (out of 10) in Greenpeace’s policy rating. Nevertheless credit must be given for producing the Toshiba Mini netbook.
Another model worth mentioning is the Samsung NC10. It doesn’t have the certifications of the Toshiba Mini but Samsung scores an impressive 7.1 in Greenpeace’s policy rating. This score is currently one of the highest compared to many other electronic manufacturers in the market.
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Author: Troy Richards
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This post was written by admin on August 27, 2009
