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World First - Lenovo's Ultra-Green High Performance Display Receives New Cutting Edge Design
Award
BEIJING, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
The Lenovo ThinkVision L2251x Wide desktop computer display is the first
to be awarded the new TCO Certified Edge designation for excellence in
combining green and high performance in IT design. The award is received in
recognition of Lenovo's use of 65 % post consumer recycled plastics1. The
product also features recycled packaging materials as well as a proximity
sensor to save energy when the user is away from the computer.
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TCO Certified Edge is a supplemental award open to those products that
already meet the worldwide TCO Certified criteria for environment and
usability in IT design. The purpose of the award is to identify leading edge
products and technologies that go beyond the requirements in existing
eco-labeling programs.
Sören Enholm, Managing Director of the TCO Certified program applauded
Lenovo's efforts. "TCO Certified Edge goes beyond the existing TCO Certified
program, by identifying those products truly at the cutting edge of
environment and usability in IT design. Through its high percentage of
recycled plastic in the ThinkVison L2251x Wide, Lenovo has shown exceptional
leadership by pushing the boundaries of green design, while designing a
product that also meets the high demands of today's user."
"By establishing high standards for environmental responsibility and
usability for PC monitors, TCO Certified Edge is helping encourage
manufacturers to produce and customers to adopt greener technology," said Tom
Shell, vice president, Visuals Business Unit, Lenovo. "TCO Certified Edge
products like the ThinkVision L2251x Wide monitor illustrate how designing
for energy and materials efficiency helps the environment and customers' IT
budgets."
Additional features of the L2251x Wide align with Lenovo's Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle theme:
Reduce
Energy efficient white LED technology, exceeds Energy Star 5.0 criteria
by more than 29 % proximity sensors help save energy , reduced use of raw
materials. Less hazardous materials (arsenic free panel glass, mercury free
and low halogen).
Reuse
Stylish, reusable bag to replace plastic packaging.
Recycle
Over 65 % post consumer plastic recycled content(1). 92% recycled packaging
materials.
(1) Contained in the chassis
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, as well as
the reduction of electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy
efficiency and reduced usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of
the TCO Certification. Products covered by the TCO certification program are
notebooks and desktops PCs, displays, phone headsets and since 2009
projectors. TCO Certified makes it easy to choose technology designed for
both usability and the environment. TCO Development, the company behind TCO
Certified, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional presence in
Asia and. North America. For more information see
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally
engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on
innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a
focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition
of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops,
manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use
technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers
in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North
SOURCE: TCO Development
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