Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces the first of its notebooks to satisfy the stringent requirements of the EU RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances) Directive, due to come into effect on 1 July 2006. The AMILO Pro V2030 Edition is a professional notebook designed as an environmentally friendly entry-level notebook for standard office applications.
The European Union has mandated that as of 1 July 2006, all member states must meet the RoHS Directive standards when purchasing office equipment.
This means that products shipped to and purchased in member states must avoid hazardous substances like lead, mercury or cadmium. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is already offering PCs that meet the new environmental requirements, and all the products in the ESPRIMO Professional PC series will be RoHS-compliant by January 2006.
The AMILO Pro V2030 Edition is the first Fujitsu Siemens Computers professional notebook on the market to comply with the new guidelines. The company is also on target to convert the entire professional notebook portfolio, the AMILO Pro and LIFEBOOK Series, to RoHS by the end of 2005, a full six months before the EU directive comes into effect.
Product highlights
The AMILO Pro V Edition is designed to deliver breath-taking performance and best-in-class mobility at very attractive prices. The products are constantly refreshed to ensure latest technology especially for small and medium enterprises. It features a large, crisp display for a maximum viewing comfort and an ergonomic full-size keyboard. For users on the go, the optional wireless communication modules for ideal connectivity, built-in optical drive and, of course, modem and LAN also work well on business trips.
Technical highlights
The AMILO Pro V2030 Edition entry-level notebook succeeds the AMILO Pro V2010 Edition. In a new elegant design it is adapted to the requirements of traditional office applications, where it can also be deployed as a desktop replacement. Features include:
* Intel Celeron M Processor
* Dual-channel DDR-2 SDRAM memory with PC533
* S-ATA hard disk drive with a transfer rate of up to 150MB/Sec.
* 15-inch TFT-XGA display
* Interfaces:
1 x type II for PC card
4 x USB 2.0
1 x IEEE 1394
Environmental responsibility has long tradition at FSC
Fujitsu Siemens Computers was one of the first computer manufacturers to develop and produce PCs geared to environmental criteria. The company began experimenting with environmentally compatible products and processes as early as 1988, long before there was any talk of statutory legislation, and back in 1994 it was the first PC manufacturer to be awarded the "Blue Angel" environmental label for a Professional PC. For the conversion to lead-free soldering, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is investing between 500 000 and 600 000 euros in each of its nine mainboard production lines. In accordance with its own environmental guidelines, Fujitsu Siemens Computers also includes all its suppliers, including the transportation companies, in its environmental protection program. Regular audits and on-site inspections ensure the standards are complied with.
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