Lenovo goes green with solar-powered PC
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While you probably won’t want to use it as your gaming PC, the soon-to-be-released ThinkCentre A61e sure leaves one tiny eco-footprint. With its 85% efficient power supply and optional solar panel, this green machine uses only as much power as three light bulbs. Not only that, but it’s made of over 90% reusable or recycled materials. Lenovo estimates that the reduction in power consuption would save the average user over $20/year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of two round-trip flights from Boston to New York. Expect this bad boy good boy to drop sometime next month starting at $399.
Not only would nobody buy this, but who the hell is on their computer during the day or when there’s light?
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Well, this is really meant for office settings which are usually well lit, not for home.
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What’s the prcessor speed on this thing?
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Going green is great!
Remember don’t do it your self!! Hire It Done!
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Okay so I’m totally for the idea. But saving only 20 bucks a year doesn’t cut it for me. Yeah its better than nothing but still it wouldn’t make me go and buy one.
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I may be wrong, but I think the CFLs they show actually will not go far toward charging the thing. My solar powered watch says direct sunlight or incandescent light is best for charging the battery.
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For you yes. But my company would save around $6000 a year. Plus making a better impact on the environment.
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