Name:
Eco Button USB PC Power Saver
Potential Cost Savings:
Up to $75 a year on a standard PC system
Purpose:
To reduce the power consumption of Windows PC computers by instantly putting the computer into sleep mode when not used.
How it works:
Ecobutton™ is an award winning retro-fit computer power saving device that can really make a difference to your PC power usage and help you reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your electricity bills.
ecobutton™ is unique in that it rewards you each time you use it, showing you how much you've saved and helping to motivate behavioural change. Evidence is growing that ecobutton™ users are motivated to turn off lights and other electrical items more often in their offices and around their homes.
ecobutton™ - one small click, one big change!
How does the ecobutton™ work?
The ecobutton™ acts as a strong visual reminder and prompt for you to save electricity each time your computer is going to be left idle.
The ecobutton™ is illuminated and sits on your table/desk top next to your keyboard. It connects to your computer via a USB cable.
Each time you take a short or long break, a phone call, go for a meeting etc. you simply press the ecobutton™ and your computer is put into the most efficient energy saving mode available - we call this 'ecomode'.
People generally do not like turning off their computers due to the time it often takes to restart (particularly when hibernate is used). However, with ecobutton™ by simply pressing any key on your keyboard (some computers require a momentary press of the power button) your computer instantly returns to where you left off.
There's also an additional bonus as each time your computer is put into 'ecomode' the clever ecobutton™ software records how many carbon units and how much power and money you have saved by using the ecobutton™. Over time this can add up to quite a lot (especially if you have many computers running in an office) and you can use this data to help reduce your carbon footprint as well as your energy bills.
F.A.Q.'s:
Q- Can the Eco Button PC Power Saver be used on any computer?
A- Only on Windows computers - will not work on Macs.
Tech Specs
Windows Systems Only
USB Connection
Minor software download needed.
Downloads
Software Download
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 30 June, 2011.