Deadline for green computers in Europe draws near
Hardware firms must adhere to new energy consumption limits from 1 July
Hardware manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo and HP must ensure new laptops and other devices adhere to new energy-efficiency guidelines when legislation comes into force across Europe on 1 July. The...
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