TCO certifications for notebooks
For many people, portable computers (notebooks, laptops and netbooks) are important pieces of equipment – whether they use them at work or school, at home or in their leisure time. A good portable computer should therefore meet the user’s expectations of high performance, but with minimal environmental impacts.
TCO Certified Notebooks 3.0
TCO-labelled notebooks – low energy consumption, good picture quality, free from mercury
Whether you choose a TCO-certified notebook, laptop or netbook, you can rest assured that you have a portable computer which is good for you and the environment. TCO Certified for Notebooks is the only global labelling system to combine requirements relating to high performance, good user characteristics and minimal environmental impacts.
This is what makes the TCO label unique and sets it apart from traditional environmental labelling:
Environmental features
- in the product life phases |
Examples |
| Production |
Environmental management system
Brand owner demonstrates corporate social responsibility
Limits on hazardous materials - goes beyond RoHS compliance for restrictions on heavy metals and flame retardants. E.g introducing a total ban of mercury in the product
Packaging designed for recycling |
| Usage |
Energy consumption – Current Energy Star compliant
Product Lifetime – warranty and availability of spare parts
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| End of Life |
Designed for recycling
Take-back options |
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| Usability features |
Examples |
| Picture quality / Visual ergonomics |
Several requirements for luminance, contrast, color and resolution |
| Low emissions |
Reduced electric and magnetic fields
Low acoustic noise |
| Keyboard design |
Good readability of keys and with ergonomics features |
