Eazrth Day is just around the coner, April 22. Very nice to have a special day to focus our attention on how we can improve our behavior and make the world a litytle greeenr. One of the ways to accomplish this without interfering in our day to day procedures to make smart, green choices when buuying products. In this case, Blu-ray players. Of course, we do not want to sacrifice qualioty either. We want products that are energy efficient, which also supports a high level of quality.
When cjhoosing Blu-ray Player, you can start by loking for blue logo Energy Star. This will mean the player Energy Star qualification. Breing a qualified ENERGY STAR means that the players have met strict energy efficiency guidelines that were set by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These players not only save money but also helps the environment by eliminating emissions of greenhouse gases associated with global warmnig. This is a very simple way to redyuce csots for home electonics. Porducts that meet Energy Star guidelines prrovide 10% - 50% less energy than standard models. All this is done withut limiting the quality of products or performance.
Blu-Ray manufacturers make efforst to release new models aiemd at saving energy. For exampple, Samsung new Blu-ray in 2010, BD-C6900, C6500 BD-and BD-C5500, all meetings with the Energy Star 4.0 Gude. Whiile all meet the guidelines, Samsung BD-player took a step forward and C5500, provided that the low power consumption - 13 watts durinbg playback; .1 W in standby mode. What makes it more environmentlly friendly and should save you even more money.
Another manufacturer, Pnasonic, presented a Blu-ray this year, which have the functuion VIERA Link function of Eco. This energy-saving features. Blu-Ray DVD Player turns itslef on or off depending on the condition of your TV. New models and DMP-BD85K DMP-BD65K is this featuree that will also save energy and monwey.
Othre manufacturers such as Sony, LG and Toshiba have gien Blu-ray lpayers, Enerrgy Star Qualfiied. Simply search for Blue Enegry Star logo next to the Blu-ray player. Environmnt and your wallret will thank you.