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Studio Hybrid Gets 'Gold' for Being Green

22 August , 08:05 AM

studio hybrid Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that our Latitude E6400 and E6500 laptops and Precision M2400 and M4400 Workstations received EPEAT Gold status, we just got word that our Studio Hybrid has achieved the same distinction.  This makes the Studio Hybrid the first and only consumer desktop to meet the Gold standard, beating Apple's Mac Mini and all of HP's consumer desktop offerings.

EPEAT (or the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) makes it easy to navigate environmentally-responsible systems through a set of publicly-available criteria (e.g.- recycled content, elimination of environmentally sensitive materials, corporate environmental policies, and Energy Star 4.0 standard specifications). Dell was first in the industry to achieve EPEAT Gold for a laptop in 2007. As a result of the great customer feedback and hard work of a number of our teams, we currently have more Gold listed laptops than any other provider.

A few key points on Studio Hybrid: It’s about 80 percent smaller than standard desktops and uses up to 70 percent less power. It also meets Energy Star 4.0 with an 87 percent efficient power supply, contains about 75 percent less printed documentation by weight when compared to typical tower desktops and its packaging is made from 95 percent recyclable materials. When you’re ready to send it back to us for free recycling (or recycling your existing computer), you can do so using a system-recycling kit that comes with the system.

While we are honored with this news, we won't be resting on our laurels. There is no finish line in this race and our work to provide greener options to our customers is only getting started. We encourage everyone to join with us in coming up with new ideas around energy efficiency and environmentally-responsible options. Power management is an important part of operating a system as efficiently as possible, but it is no substitute for the need to drive more energy-efficient technology. And at the end of the day, it’s not only about making green easier for our customers, but helping them drive cost savings while achieving their own environmental goals. Stay tuned to Direct2Dell and ReGeneration.org for more exciting news in the weeks and months ahead.  Recognition like this comes thanks to our customers' continued participation, so keep those great green ideas coming!

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m.shimoj
03 Oct 2008 10:22 PM

In a power deficient state like Tamil Nadu,, using Dell Studio Hybrid,, can save a lot of power,,, make the environment greenery. its so compact, stylish, and technology update. A superb product from Dell.
 
Dave
27 Sep 2008 12:22 AM

Here's a new video review of the Dell Studio Hybrid @ HotHardware.com:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Dell-Studio-Hybrid-Desktop-A-HotHardware-Video-Spotlight/

 
 
Daniel
08 Sep 2008 05:50 PM

I've research a bit on this (studio Hybrid) computer and inspite of various positive point , i have come up with a result that it is creating problem for technicians who troubleshoot dell computers through phone support in guiding normal cx through chasis teardown and in identifying some complicated internal parts ... can u please give little bit of comment in this matter ?

 
Carol
08 Sep 2008 07:49 AM

I think the Studio Hybrid is a great concept and a move in the right direction to go green.  Does Dell recycle older model computers (other than the Hybrid) and is there any monetary incentive to the customer, shipping cost reimbursement, etc?

 
Nick Whittome
04 Sep 2008 07:16 AM

When are you going to make these machines available to business?   I.E.  With Vista Business and IT Pro Support options?
 
Dud-PC Buyer
27 Aug 2008 04:45 PM

I like the Stud-Hybrid's space-savingness but it feels like a toy PC for kids. Many grown-ups probably want more CPU horsepower and more expandability, e.g. more USB 2.0, ports for dual displays, e-SATA, PCI-e, etc. Also, I wish its graphics engine could handle true 1080p HD for Blu-ray.

Can you use Linux with the Studio Hybrid?
 
DELL-Todd D
29 Aug 2008 11:16 AM

Dud-PC Buyer,

The Studio Hybrid does not come with Linux now.  I did a little research on people trying to load it in themselves, and the problem seems to be finding the drivers.  If you're able to do it, please come back and let us know.

Thanks,
Todd Dwyer
Dell Community Liaison - Environment

 
Janne
26 Aug 2008 03:17 PM

Great! Very, very cool!

 

To bad about that major bug that's in every computer. You know... the one spelled: Vista. ;) :D
 
Chris C
25 Aug 2008 04:52 PM

@aikiwolfie

UMM teh macmini is too you think they got it that small using a desktop hdd desktop p[roc and a desktop CD drive NO.  They got it that smallusing notebooy (Lower Power) Processors.
 
Unhappy
25 Aug 2008 01:03 PM

Hey, if it's a "repacked laptop", make sure it doesn't come loaded with a Geforce 8400m GS...

Good luck...
 
aikiwolfie
23 Aug 2008 12:55 PM

"This makes the Studio Hybrid the first and only consumer desktop to meet the Gold standard, beating Apple's Mac Mini and all of HP's consumer desktop offerings."

Okay I like the Hybrid. It's a great design concept. But don't you guys think maybe Dell is cheating a little here? The Hybrid is a repackaged laptop minus the keyboard, trackpad and display for the same price or more.

It's great Dell are making efforts to be green. But I'd like to see a genuine green desktop. A system that performs like a desktop. Something with the ability to have the potential of an XPS 720 H2C or better. But still be quiet and efficient and achieve EPEAT Gold status.

Well Dell does that it'll have something to blow it's trumpet about.