Acer launches the 'green machine'

Acer introduces Acer Aspire 3811TG as the eco-friendly Green Machine. The highly sustainable Aspire 3811TG series is fully committed to a better future and is supported by Greenpeace, is an Energy StarÃ‚® qualified product as well as being RoHS and WEEE compliant. Along with excellent HD graphics and audio, it features eco-friendly production and parts, PowerSmart energy technologies and efficient recyclability, making the 3811TG the ultimate Green Machine.

The Aspire 3811TG is part of Acer's Timeline series already making it an ultra thin notebook. At just 24.25mm at the front and 28.9mm at the back, weighing in at 1.65kg, the 3811TG by size and weight has reduced material consumption whilst still providing mobile PC performance. The notebook features an eco-friendly panel, main board and battery pack and has been named by Greenpeace as being completely free of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Brominated Flame Retardants (BFR) and mercury. It also comes with newly designed packaging that boasts 35.8% less material than previous generations. With both reduced packaging, less material consumption and modular construction, the Aspire 3811TG is a breeze to break down for recycling.

Chris Osborne, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Notebook, Acer Computer Australia states that: "Acer has worked closely with suppliers and major component manufacturers to systematically implement eco-friendly production and parts. The eco-friendly production and parts make the Aspire 3811TG a Greenpeace Certified machine as well as being fully compliant with RoHS and WEEE directives for reduction of hazardous substances."

With the option of a 6 or 9 cell battery utilizing the IntelÃ‚® Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Core Duo Processor and the Acer PowerSmart adapter, the Aspire 3811TG can save up to 66% more power in sleep mode, using a Low 7W platform can save 40% more power than 12 W platforms and provide 33% more power than CCFL LCDs through a LED-backlit display. "All up, this Energy StarÃ‚® qualified product allows for a lighter carbon footprint by consuming less power to enable longer battery life and all day computing" concludes Osborne.