Facts about Computers and Energy Efficiency: 1) The average PC uses 120 watts; the average laptop uses 30 watts 2) Globally, $250 billion dollars goes to powering computers. 85% of that power is consumed when the computer is not actually in use.

Make smart computer purchases for your business and your home. Northwest Product Stewardship Council Guide to Environmentally Preferable Computer Purchasing

Eco Friendly Intel Xeon (R)
-	Halogen Free
-	Uses only 50 watts of power (12.5 watts per core)
-	Increased performance capabilities

 

Sun Ray Thin Client PCs by Sun Microsystems
-	Uses 1/40th of the energy of a traditional PC
-	Retails between $250-$500 depending on system selection and add-ons

 

CompuLab Fit-PC
-	Runs on 5 watts of power
-	40-gigabyte hard drive; 256 megabytes of memory
-	Retails under $300

Everex Energy Efficient Laptops
-	Uses less energy than traditional laptops
-	Rechargeable lithium battery
-	Small; lightweight
-	Retails under $500

Apple MacBook Pro
-	EPEAT Silver Rated
-	Energy saving LED backlit displays

 

Dell Optiplex 755
-	Energy Star Certified 4.0
-	Default Energy Smart Configurations
-	80% Efficient Power Supplies