Bigger Isn't Better: Choosing TVs and Computers

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Desktops

GHz=gigahertz, processor speed, MB RAM=megabytes of memory,GB HD=gigabytes of storage on hard drive

HP Compaq dc5100 Microtower PC (2.66 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB HD; starts at $649; www.hp.com) and Compaq dx2200 Microtower PC (2.53 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB HD; starts at $379; www.hp.com) both without monitors. Dell Precision 690 (1.60 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HD, 19-in. flat-panel monitor; $1,668; www.dell.com). Though not yet EPEAT-rated, the mostly lead-free Earth-PC produced by Tech Networks of Boston is compliant with 80 Plus and EU RoHS regulations (starts at $670; www.earth-pc.com).

Laptops

Apple MacBook pro (2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HD, 15.4-in. screen; $1,999; www.apple.com). HP Compaq NX9420 notebook (1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB HD; $1,249; www.hp.com)

Monitors

Apple 20-in. Cinema Display, flat panel ($699; apple.com); Dell 20-in. 2007WFP, flat panel ($373.15; www.dell.com)

Wood-based Tech

Swedish company SWEDX sells unique wood-cased monitors, keyboards and mice in ash, beech and sapele options. For a recyclable 19-in. LCD monitor ($425), mouse ($41, wireless; $27, USB) and keyboard ($35), see www.swedx.se.

Resources

Computer Product Report, thegreenguide.com/reports; www.80plus.org; to check manufacturers' environmental performance, see the new Electronics Report Card available this Thanksgiving at www.computertakeback.com; www.epeat.net; TV Power Consumption CNET reviews: reviews.cnet.com/4520-6475_7-6400401-1.html

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