Apple chief Steve Jobs unveiled the new iMac today, touting the computer’s recyclable aluminum frame and glass screen. Apple (AAPL) also won an Energy Star rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the iMac’s energy efficiency. The latest generation iMac appears to help fulfill the pledge Jobs made in May to make Macs more environmentally friendly. Of course, while aluminum is indeed recyclable, the process for making the metal is highly energy-intensive.
A Greener iMac
August 7, 2007 by Todd Woody
Green Wombat 
But is the LCD panel illuminated with LED’s? I would guess not, since the laptops are still only partially converted.
It’s interesting to me that most of what they tout is how it’s easier to recycle (because of a thinner form factor and glass instead of plastic screen) and that it meets Energy Star 4.0 standards. It’s incredibly nice looking and a step in the right direction but definitely not a revolutionary new product.
Out of my own disappointment, I actually came up with my own version of what I wish apple would have released with this generation. It’s along the lines of the new Zonbu, the zero-emissions computer.
I came up with the fictional iMac Zi (Zero Impact), hopefully something closer to what the 5th generation iMac will look like. Feel free to contribute to the wish list of features, just keep power consumption in mind.
http://blog.greenesthost.com/?p=9
It’s interesting to me that most of what they tout is how it’s easier to recycle (because of a thinner form factor and glass instead of plastic screen) and that it meets Energy Star 4.0 standards. It’s incredibly nice looking and a step in the right direction but definitely not a revolutionary new product.
Out of my own disappointment, I actually came up with my own version of what I wish apple would have released with this generation. It’s along the lines of the new Zonbu, the zero-emissions computer.
I came up with the fictional iMac Zi (Zero Impact), hopefully something closer to what the 5th generation iMac will look like. Feel free to contribute to the wish list of features, just keep power consumption in mind.
http://blog.greenesthost.com/?p=9