Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Energy Saving Tip #5: Desktop or Laptop Computer?

When old electrical appliances like fridges and washing machines stop working, we can reduce our carbon footprint and save on our energy bills by replacing them with A or A+ rated versions. But what do we do when our home PCs die? Is a laptop any more efficient than a standard desktop PC?

According to DEFRA (The UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), a new laptop uses about 80% less energy than a new desktop and monitor. This is because laptops are designed to be more efficient to allow them to be smaller and portable.

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