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Written by Thomas Pretty
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Saturday, 09 May 2009 11:34 |
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Environmental issues are becoming increasingly important in the press and all across the internet. The dourest of forecasters see rising seas, chaotic weather systems and in the most extreme cases another ice age. Such a focus on green issues has meant that many industries are having to adopt environmental agendas in order to court custom from consumers. This has been true in the manufacture of televisions where companies are embracing greener, more efficient technologies as well as more environmentally friendly materials.
One of the most modern LCD TV models is the BRAVIA from Sony; this device, comparable to many on the market from companies such as Panasonic and Samsung represents the growing trend in the technology industry. The courting of an EU Flower is an accolade that impresses not only European politicians but consumers alike. These moves are being embraced so wholeheartedly that the latest LCD TV in the BRAVIA range is believed to be around thirty percent more energy efficient than the last.
This is not only true for Sony LCD TV models however, LCD varieties from Samsung, LG and Panasonic are becoming increasingly efficient and hence more attractive to buyers. One of the most startling facts is the difference in power consumption between LCD and plasma televisions. While plasma was certainly the en vogue option for many years, its power consumption levels are rapidly meaning that consumers are opting to go with LCD.
It is not just power consumption however, clever technologies are being utilised to further save power and make LCD TV models better for the environment. One of these innovative technologies is demonstrated on the new BRAVIA. Essentially there is a sensor within the TV that senses when somebody is in the room and senses when they are not. The result of this is that the TV is turned off if nobody is watching, meaning that the days of wasteful TV use are over.
It is not just Sony however. Samsung are embracing the latest LED technology in their new televisions that promise to deliver unrivalled picture quality and unbelievable power consumption. In addition LED televisions are extremely thin and lightweight. In the future they are likely to be commonplace but technological and affordability restrictions at the moment make it questionable whether it will become widespread immediately.
So what can the consumer do if they want to do their bit for the environment? The answer is simple, look at the power consumption statistics and the EU Flower awards. If a LCD TV has a combination of great standby consumption and in use efficiency it should be possible to purchase without placing a strain on environmental conscience.
Technology expert Thomas Pretty studies looks at how the BRAVIA LCD TV range is incorporating environmental thought in its design. To find out more please visit http://www.sony.fr/hub/bravia/
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