Not only are Toughbook® laptops the most rugged and reliable in the industry, they are safer for the environment than most laptops. With features such as a fanless design on select units and long life spans, Toughbook mobile computers save energy and reduce waste. Further, all Toughbook models meet the strict standards of ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Department of Energy's voluntary certification for products that are energy efficient.
Energy Savings
Toughbook mobile computers use less energy because they're installed with either Intel low or ultra low voltage chips. Intel's ultra low voltage chips consume only 5.5 watts of power at most, allowing Panasonic to build select laptops without cooling fans. This fanless design saves energy while keeping out water and dust. The design also reduces weight and noise while eliminating points of failure.
Other Toughbook attributes that reduce energy consumption include:
- Power management features such as hibernation and ACPI BIOS
- State-of-the-art LCD technology that provides superior sunlight viewability while minimizing power consumption
- High efficiency Light Emitting Diode (LED) backlighting on select models that is designed to operate on a minimum of milliwatts
- Highly adjustable brightness controls which make screens dimmer while maintaining high usability. The dimmer the screen, the less energy is used
- Wireless on/off switches that disable wireless components to reduce energy consumption
Reduction of Waste
Toughbook laptops are designed with more resilient materials than other mobile computers. One example is the use of eco-friendly magnesium alloys, which are lightweight and have high corrosion resistance. These materials correlate to longer life spans — and less waste. In addition, Toughbook computers have other attributes that make them better to use and safer for the environment including batteries that have longer life spans and require fewer charges. The U1 ultra-mobile PC operates 9 hours on one charge, and many Toughbook laptops come equipped with a battery that can run seven hours in-between charges.
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