BenQ ships eco-friendly 16:9 computer monitors

thats nice, a biodegradable monitor. that way if i still have it in 20 years it will be growing mold and decaying./Sarcasm

A Two way backlight should have been in there age's ago, but that would cost R&D money wouldn't it.

Under the right conditions, anything is biodegradable.

Just say no to the tree worshippers.

Originally posted by windsong:

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Under the right conditions, anything is biodegradable.

Just say no to the tree worshippers.

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It all helps IMO. 20W savings is great. On a much larger scale, it can result in a huge annual electric savings once the technology becomes becomes mainstream. Less power consumption, less burning of coal and oil. Appliances have been enhanced over the years to save energy. It's time to step it up and think of more efficient designes for electronics. Especially since electronics are taking over the home. The electric rate along with the delivery rate is going up again in my area (after a rate increase a couple of years ago). I've taken measures over the last year to reduce my usage. Compared to last year, I've reduced my usage, yet my bill has gone up. I would like to phase in more of these "green" electronic products in my home over the next few years to offset these rising rates.

I'm in no way a tree hugger. I'm a penny pincher :-P but in all seriousness, every little bit helps. Everyone should be thinking of ways to use less. We need "green" electronics to save "green."

can anyone comment on "dynamic contrast ratios?" I have never actually seen a monitor that uses this technique, but I have always been skeptical. How does it compare to, say a rear-projection unit which has a true 10,000:1 contrast ratio?