Sony today showed off a new notebook cover series, the Graphic Splash Eco Edition. It will be available for Sony VAIO FZ series notebook computers. Here is more info:
"Affirming its eco-conscious stance, Sony today introduced its Graphic Splash Eco Edition notebooks?a version of its popular VAIO FZ computers. Available in four vibrant, natural styles, these eye-catching notebooks set you apart from the pack and demonstrate your dedication to protecting the environment.
Inspired by nature, the new designs --Caribbean Water, Clay Earth, Spotted Life and Bloom-- make these notebooks the most distinctive PCs on the planet.
To celebrate, Sony will donate one percent of the price of each Graphic Splash Eco Edition notebook purchased to non-profit organizations working to preserve the environment via 1% For the Planet ( www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/)? an alliance of businesses committed to creating a healthier environment.
Further, Sony is offering rebates to consumers who trade in their used PCs, making it easier than ever to enjoy this eco-savvy notebook. Simply bring in your old PC to a Sony Style store to be recycled and we will issue you a credit toward a new VAIO notebook. Users can also take advantage of this offer online at www.sonystyle.com/trade-in
Eco-conscious features include:
* Slim design for minimum use of natural resources * Easy-to-recycle materials for resource conservation * Packaging comprised primarily of recyclable materials * RoHS compliant components? free of hazardous materials such as lead * Free recycling? Sony branded products (www.sony.com/recycle) * Rechargeable battery recycling program offered at Sony Style stores and participating retailers
It all adds up to a notebook that offers stunning performance in an equally vibrant design while giving back to the planet.
The VAIO Graphic Splash Eco Edition notebooks will start at about $1,391 and will be available in limited quantities at www.sony.com/pr/eco starting in early November."