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The Sony Bravia HDTV boasts several green features, including a presence sensor that detects via infrared whether anyone’s actually in the room, and, if not, eventually puts the TV in standby mode. An optional hard power source allows the TV to be turned off completely, without any “vampire” current coursing through the device; with that option activated, however, the user needs to turn on the TV without using the remote control.
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To help preserve battery life while on the road, the X340 comes with an Eco Engine power management system that allows the user to select between five different modes—Office, Gaming, Turbo Battery, Movies and Presentation—that allow flexibility in power usage. In addition, MSI’s laptop packaging is composed of recycled materials.
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Hewlett-Packard’s commercial desktops now have a Power Manager with a user-friendly interface, allowing users to regulate the amount of time before an idle system shuts off its display and spins down its hard drives. A helpful graph lets users see how the options they choose lead to increased power savings. HP said this feature will soon be available in its consumer desktops.
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The LED backlit display of Toshiba laptops features no mercury and has an extended life, promoting efficiency. The batteries contain limited cadmium, mercury and lead.