Samsung announces first TCO Certified Netbook – mercury free, ultra energy-efficient and ergonomically designed
Stockholm, Sweden The Samsung N120 ultralight netbook is today announced as the first in the world to achieve the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO Certified. Free from mercury and other hazardous materials, offering outstanding energy efficiency and ergonomically designed keyboard and display – the N120 now adds the worlds toughest environmental and usability certifications – TCO Certified - to its list of features.
"A TCO certified netbook is completely mercury free and offers an LED backlit display, making it significantly more energy efficient than other portable computers. This particular netbook has met the toughest energy standards on the market today and has been fully tested by Nemko, an independent test laboratory", comments Helena Nordin Product Manager, Notebooks at TCO. Nordin continues "Now users can choose a netbook that meets the TCO requirements – that’s a really positive development for consumers looking to make a product choice that offers high performance with minimal impact on the climate and natural environment. TCO Certified is really more than an eco-label. We go beyond green by combining features such as good picture quality and ergonomic design with the toughest environmental requirements on the market today."
Netbooks – small, thin, lightweight and energy efficient portable computers have experienced explosive growth among consumers, students and even business users looking for an easy to use, mobile and cost effective alternative to a full size notebook computer. Its smaller size is also a green advantage, as less energy is used in the manufacture and use phases of the product life.
"We are proud that the N120 is the first netbook achieving TCO certification which leads consumers to regard Samsung computers as safe and user friendly products. Samsung’s commitment to the environment is one of our top values and we are constantly trying to develop our products to be qualified for TCO standards." comments Kyu Uhm, Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division.
