Emailing "Lenovo Early to Energy Star 5 Party"
While most electronics and computer makers are making incredible progress in meeting the EPA's Energy Star 4.0 standard,
Lenovo today let slip that they that they're already producing computers and peripherals that comply with Energy Star 5.0's finalized criteria, which go into effect July 1, 2009.
The list is long and varied, but as expected, several ThinkPads make the cut (if properly configured). These include the ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet (pictured), X301, T400, T500,R400, R500, SL300, SL400, SL500, and W700.
Consumers have several IdeaPad models to choose from. Also getting the early Energy Star 5.0 nod are all ten of Lenovo's new ThinkVision monitors and the ThinkCentre M58/58p desktops. You can read more about Energy Star 5.0 and how the
soon-to-be-standard will affect IT products here.
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