Consumers don't believe in "green" electronics
By Richard Lawler 
posted Apr 3rd 2009 10:31PM
posted Apr 3rd 2009 10:31PM
To the question if there's really demand for eco TVs, the answer is apparently no, but not necessarily for the reasons you'd think. In a Retrevo survey, 75% of people answered that energy efficient products were important to them, but less than half had actually bought one, with the number dropping to 35% for those still interested if it required paying a premium. Most people don't trust so called green products, and probably with good reason, just because a TV says it is eco friendly, doesn't mean that when you saw it on display, or the default when the box is opened, is the most power sipping mode. Retrevo's advice to manufacturers? Be more consistent in what they label energy efficient, while all we can recommend to other buyers is the same as usual, educate yourself on every product and double check those settings. Friends don't let friends leave "torch" mode on.
it is simple. eco friendly using means you don't the best that you can get. the new Samsung led's suck. you lose the ability for zone control which makes led tv so great in the first place. also the mac books suck i mean not being able to replace a battery is beyond stupid. these tree hugers are ruining the economy. this carbon foot print stuff is the biggest load of crap since the theory of evolution came into scientific debate. there both full of crap.
You're a moron.
The EU has the right idea. Display power consumption and energy rating clearly and simply on the display model. People will naturally prefer the more energy efficient sets, especially (as will happen) there will be B rated sets sat next to D rated sets where there is no appreciable difference in features, contrast or brightness.
My Samsungs have energy saving modes, and it makes the screen look terrible.
The problem is that the power savings won't cover the price difference over the life of the panel. If it did, then people would care. It would be like expecting people to buy solar panels which cost more than the power they generated.
Only stupid people would do it.
for something to be "Green" it would have 0 carbon footprint and not raise my electricity bill. i don't believe ANYTHING wit the word green in it.
::eyes his box of tea::