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Samsung Announces First TCO Certified Netbook - Mercury Free, Ultra Energy-
efficient and Ergonomically Designed
STOCKHOLM, July 7 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -
The Samsung N120 ultralight netbook is today announced as the first in
the world to achieve the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO
Certified. Free from mercury and other hazardous materials, offering
outstanding energy efficiency and ergonomically designed keyboard and display
- the N120 now adds the worlds toughest environmental and usability
certifications - TCO Certified - to its list of features.
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A TCO certified netbook is completely mercury free and offers an LED
backlit display, making it significantly more energy efficient than other
portable computers. This particular netbook has met the toughest energy
standards on the market today and has been fully tested by Nemko, an
independent test laboratory, comments Helena Nordin Product Manager,
Notebooks at TCO. Nordin continues "Now users can choose a netbook that meets
the TCO requirements - that's a really positive development for consumers
looking to make a product choice that offers high performance with minimal
impact on the climate and natural environment. TCO Certified is really more
than an eco-label. We go beyond green by combining features such as good
picture quality and ergonomic design with the toughest environmental
requirements on the market today."
Netbooks - small, thin, lightweight and energy efficient portable
computers have experienced explosive growth among consumers, students and
even business users looking for an easy to use, mobile and cost effective
alternative to a full size notebook computer. Its smaller size is also a
green advantage, as less energy is used in the manufacture and use phases of
the product life.
"We are proud that the N120 is the first netbook achieving TCO
certification which leads consumers to regard Samsung computers as safe and
user friendly products. Samsung's commitment to the environment is one of our
top values and we are constantly trying to develop our products to be
qualified for TCO standards." comments Kyu Uhm, Vice President of Samsung
Computer Systems Division.
About TCO Certified
TCO Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT
products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. Since 1992
the TCO certification program has had a significant influence on improved
image quality and ergonomics for displays and PCs, as well as the reduction
of electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy Efficiency and reduced
usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of TCO Certified. Computer
users and purchasers use TCO Certified as a tool to select products that meet
their green objectives while at the same time ensuring the performance they
demand.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2007 consolidated sales of US$105 billion. Employing approximately 150,000
people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main
business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business,
and Telecommunication Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing
global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs,
memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
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Source: TCO Development
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