Produce Good Value "Green" Desktops & Laptops

January 22, 2008

Posted By:  dartiss

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Status: Partially Implemented

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There are many suggestions here for various changes that could make a PC "greener".

As part of the companies green credentials, I believe that not only should as many of these as possible be a "default" option, but there should be specific "greener" models of desktops and laptops.

These would have lower power usage and should be created and shipped in a more environmentally friendly way. Components, too, could be kept to a minimum - onboard graphics and sound and a removal in "legacy" ports. The desktop version of this could use laptop components to better embrace this idea.

The vast majority of PC users require one for emails, internet browsing and office applications - a low powered (but not under-powered) PC and laptop that are more than sufficient for this should be easy to produce.


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  • Nov 12, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: dartiss

    I'm glad to see the new Studio and is the kind of thing I was referring to. However, it is a little pricey and therefore likely to deter many as a result. I think Asus got the right idea with their recent EEE desktop.

    I think some of the earlier commenters had the idea that I thought Dell should be creating ALL their PC's like this. I don't think this. There's always a place for the power user. However, even for them, efficiency and "greenness" doesn't have to be ignored - there's plenty that can still be done.
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  • Aug 6, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: vida_k

    Check out the Studio Hybrid for the Dell's latest and greenest desktop option. www.dell.com/hybrid
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  • Aug 6, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: vida_k

    Changed status to **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**.
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  • Apr 23, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: joyscant1980

    What about those people decide after they bought the PC that they want to use it for more than just email, internet browsing or office applications. They might take up photography as a hobby and want to use the computer they have already to do their editing. They might not want to buy another computer just to do that.
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  • Jan 22, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: fahdriyami

    @dartiss: Dont forget, Dell aim to be *Powerfull* & *Green*. Powerfull as in *High Performance*. Not only Green but useless computers for "emails, internet browsing and office applications" only. People want performance too...