Acer has launched two of its most eco-friendly notebooks in the form of its Aspire 3811TZ and Aspire 3811TZG.
The systems, part of Acer's Timeline range, are virtually free of PVCs - a cheap vinyl plastic - and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Inside, the notebooks resemble Acer's existing Aspire 3810T and feature a choice of ultra-low-voltage Intel processors, up to 4GB of RAM, the option of discrete ATI graphics and a 13.3in, 1,366x768 display.
Bolstering its green credentials, Acer adds that the system's eight-hour battery life should help reduce energy consumption, and a modular design should assist future recycling.
"The chemical characteristics of PVC and BFRs may generate toxic substances like dioxins and furans at products’ end-of-life, therefore, the reduction of PVC and BFRs in Acer products will help protect our environment from being poisoned by electronics goods," said the company in a statement.
Greenpeace, who has long campaigned for a wider range of green electronics, has certified Acer's latest notebooks as PVC and BFR-free, but highlights that the Taiwanese company still offers no desktop PCs or monitors free of hazardous substances.
