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Finally a review of an Energy Star!

The U.S. Agency for Environment Protection (U.S. EPA) has released the final version of the new Energy Star 4.0. Recall that the standard sets energy efficiency standards for most appliances existing computers which are obviously part. It is unfortunately not a mandatory standard, but only an incentive; consumers may be sensitive to the presence of the star logo on their machine. The previous revision dated July 2000; it was high time that legislators are reviewing their copy to follow market trends.

A low standard

Revision 4.0 establishes maximum levels of power consumption for desktop computers, notebooks, workstations, and even game consoles. Several types of configurations have been identified, each with a specific objective. Example: A computer with a multi-core processor and 1 GB of RAM - that is to say the type of PC in 2007 - should not consume more than 2 W at standstill, 4 W standby (S3 STR), and 65 W in idle. Suffice to say that many existing systems already meet this standard and the provision of an Energy Star is not very significant.

Positive influence still

More interesting, the standard requires the use of power with a yield greater than or equal to 80%. Some high-end blocks already claimed this figure, but much economic power does not do. Hopefully here, the Energy Star label has a positive influence on manufacturers. Energy Star v4.0 enters into force in July 2007. The U.S. EPA expects that it will allow United States to reduce their annual emissions of greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 2.7 million cars.

PCE offers Total Immersion PCE

The company's Personal Computing Environments revealed yesterday its "Total Immersion PCE", his vision of environmental and ergonomic computer second generation, on the stand of the E ³ Mythic Entertainment [Translator: Dark Age of Camelot, Imperator and Warhammer Online ]. These structures are supposed to reverse the vision of a computer, making players the central unit of a custom command center, and placing a high-performance computing technology, gaming and entertainment at your fingertips.

PCE offers Total Immersion PCE and its partner Mythic uses to expose its back next MMORPG, Imperator.

"The JCP is for us the best high-technology to introduce the world of science fiction that we created for Imperator," said Eugene Evans, vice president of sales of Mythic Entertainment. "While we present the world Imperator of the players, the PCE immersed in a totally computer. I want one! “

"Our Total Immersion PCE shows you the middle of the game via the sound around you, multiple screens and platforms involved, and the outstanding Freedom Chair adapts to your movements," said Allan Quattrini, President Personal Computing Environments, Inc.. "They bring a whole new dimension to the reality and enjoyment of the game"

The PCE is fully adjustable from their feet to their screens and very comfortable for long gaming sessions, noted Quattrini. "And they are not limited to the game, which is the ultimate gaming environment for one person may be a workstation ergonomic or other home theater and personal."

An arm in a semicircle support one or more LCD monitors directly above and in front of the user, and a lot THD 5.1 Digital sound can be added to immerse the players in what is presented as the "nirvana multimedia ". The appearance modular and "C-Channel" make it easy to integrate new platforms, computers and entertainment devices.