Finding the Greenest Desktops and Workstations
Submitted by Matt on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 14:21
Desktops and workstations are still widely-used in enterprise computing, particularly for demanding applications, although some of these models are targeted to the consumer. Nine manufacturers are offering over 90 models. Apple, Dell, HP, and Lenovo offer the most choices; AUSUTek, BenQ, and MDG are the latest to register offerings.
| Manufacturer | Greenpeace Search - Dec 08 [1] Greenpeace PVC/BFR Free - Jan 10 [2] |
Blue Angel - Sep 09 [3] EU EcoLabel (Eco Flower) - Mar 10 [4] Nordic Swan Mar 10 [5] |
EPEAT Gold USA Feb 10 |
| Ace | D: 8 models ID: 1 model WD: 1 model |
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| Apple | "entire product range" [2] | D: 10 models ID: 9 models |
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| AUSUTek | ASUS Eee BOX B208 [4] | D: 2 models | |
| BenQ | ID: 1 model | ||
| Dell | 13 models [3] | D: 18 models WD: 3 models |
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| Fujitsu | ESPRIMO E7935 E-Star 4 (5.73) [1] | 12 models [3] 26 models [5] |
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| Hewlett Packard / Compaq | 8000f Elite [2] | D: 17 models WD: 5 models |
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| Lenovo | ThinkCentre M58/M58p (5.88) [1] | D: 14 models WD: 2 models |
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| MDG | D: 2 models |
EPEAT column includes Gold models of "Desktops" ("D:"), "Integrated Desktop Computers" ("ID:") and "Workstation Desktops" ("WD:").
Learn how to use the 'Exceptions' field in a model's EPEAT database listing to avoid purchasing an out-of-compliance configuration.
Find EPEAT Gold products in other countries.
Greenpeace Search rates products on a 10-point scale; we report models scoring 5.0 or better. The score is shown in parenthesis.
EcoLabel also lists models from SC MAGUAY IMPEX SRL (Romainia) and DIODE ESPAÑA, SA.
Nordic Swan also lists models from Olidata S.p.A (Italy)
