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Fujitsu Releases Japan's First Notebook PC with Green Power Certificate
- The FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco model -
Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of the new FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco model, the Japan's first(1) notebook PC to take part in Japan's Green Power Certification System(2). The new consumer model will be available in Japan from Fujitsu's Web Mart online store beginning today.
For each FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco sold, Fujitsu will purchase a Green Power Certificate equivalent to the total electricity the PC will consume in the course of its operating lifespan(3). When customers use their notebooks, the electricity consumed will be regarded as "green energy" that is generated from renewable sources and results in zero net CO2 emissions.
The funds used to purchase Green Power Certificates will help sustain green power(4) generation and expand the spread of renewable energy.
The Fujitsu Group is striving to reduce the burden on the environment of its PC, servers, and other IT hardware over the entire lifecycle of the products, spanning development and design, materials procurement and logistics, and including the power consumed by customers when using the products as well as recovery and recycling.
The Fujitsu Group is promoting its Green Policy Innovation initiative for lessening customers' total environmental burden, and by extension, the environmental impact of society as a whole. As part of the initiative, the FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco was designed to meet the current International ENERGY STAR Program(5) standards, along with the new standards that will take effect July 1, 2009. In addition, by participating in the Green Power Certification System, the power used by the FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco over its lifetime will be considered green energy, thereby enabling Fujitsu to further promote energy efficiency during product usage and the wider adoption of renewable energy.
Product Features
- Participation in Green Power Certification System
The electricity consumed by this notebook PC in the course of its operating lifespan would normally result in approximately 18 kg of CO2 emissions(6). - Original design reflecting environmental consciousness
The lid of the notebook features an original planet-themed design.
FMV-BIBLO LOOX U/C50N Eco modelPricing and Availability
| Pricing | Shipment |
|---|---|
| JPY 118,800 and up (including tax) | From April 21 |
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[1] Japan's first
Japan's first notebook PC to take part in the Green Power Certification System as of April 21, 2009, per Fujitsu's research.
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[2] Green Power Certification System
An arrangement in Japan where a certificate-issuing body, certified by the Green Energy Certification Center, issues a Green Power Certificate for electricity generated using renewable resources, and these certificates can then be purchased.
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[3] Electricity consumed over operating lifespan
Based on Fujitsu's assumption of 240 days of operation per year, over four years, calculated based on 45.55 kilowatt-hours per PC.
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[4] Green power
Power generated from renewable sources including wind, sun, biomass, etc.
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[5] International ENERGY STAR Program
International energy conservation system for office equipment adopted in seven countries and regions.
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[6] 18 kg of CO2 emissions
CO2 basic units calculated by Fujitsu based on industry data.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.
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Date: 21 April, 2009
City: Tokyo
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