How ‘green’ is the new ipad?
The new ipad 'how green is it'?
I was hoping to get some feedback on this subject…
I was reading this article on ‘The Guardian’ yesterday and I found myself wondering, how environmentally friendly is the new ipad? Many reports have claimed the ipad is an unnecessary new product that can contribute to a much larger carbon footprint.
Greenpeace have said “”the launch of quintessential cloud computing devices like the Apple ipad, which offer users access to the ‘cloud’ of online services like social networks and video streaming, can contribute to a much larger carbon footprint of the Information Technology sector than previously estimated.”
Yet, on the other hand it has been reported that in many ways the ipad is ‘eco-friendly’. This is due to the products casing using recyclable aluminium, LED-backlit displays which are more energy efficient than LCDs as well as the ipad being free of mercury and arsenic.
And surely if the Ipad can do so much, then that will save users using computers, laptops and TVs etc?
What do you think, is the ipad green? Who wants one?
Hi Victoria
Interesting subject here as I am contemplating whether the iPad is any good. Its great that its made from eco friendly sources so thats a big plus. I love the look of them but can’t make my mind up. I think if it saves more energy than normal laptops and has similar applications then I definatly want one.
Hi Vanessa thanks for your reply. I was in the same situation, debating whether it’s a good investment or not (although I can’t afford one at the moment!). They do look great and if they can do everything a computer, laptop, TV, games console etc can do, then surely it will save energy on using several products rather than doing everything on one – the ipad! And being made out of eco-friendly material is a bonus!
Does anyone feel negatively about the ipad? I’d be really interested to hear your views…