GreenTech: Concept PC Is Low Power, Easy to Update
source: http://www.greendaily.com/2008/06/09/greentech-concept-pc-is-low-power-easy-to-upgrade/
There are two things that make computers generally pretty lousy for the environment:
The PC is also modular, which means you can upgrade components simply by sliding them in and out. No tools necessary. So if a computer maker were to bring this PC to market, they would offer modules with items like hard drives, DVD drives, or other components. And the easier it is to upgrade a PC, the less likely it is that you'll wind up throwing the whole box out.
[via Engadget]
- They use a lot of energy.
- They become obsolete fairly quickly which means they contribute the global e-waste problem.
The PC is also modular, which means you can upgrade components simply by sliding them in and out. No tools necessary. So if a computer maker were to bring this PC to market, they would offer modules with items like hard drives, DVD drives, or other components. And the easier it is to upgrade a PC, the less likely it is that you'll wind up throwing the whole box out.
[via Engadget]
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