Latitude D630 the first and currently only notebook on market to meet the highest EPEAT rating Latitude D630 the first and currently only notebook on market to meet the highest EPEAT ratingDell announced the Latitude D630’s gold distinction late last week, not long after HP announced the first EPEAT gold-status desktop on the market, the rp5700. Dell has a couple of EPEAT gold desktops itself: the OptiPlex 740 and 745 Energy Smart mini-tower systems. EPEAT is a procurement system that helps purchasers evaluate, compare and select products based on environmental attributes. Products meeting all required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold. Among the Latitude D630’s eco-friendly attributes that helped it earn EPEAT gold, the system meets Energy Star 4.0 requirements, plus it has a lifecycle of about three to four years, according to Dell spokesman Jeremy Bolen.The D630 packs an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, an upgrade from the D620, and offer integrated graphics for longer battery life, according to Dell. The hard drive is of the SATA variety, up to 160GB in capacity.The system is also ruggedized (Dell calls it RoadReady) for longer life with full magnesium-alloy construction. Power options include a 65-watt or 90-watt AC adapter with cord wrapping. Additionally, Dell uses 25 percent post-consumer recycled content in cardboard packaging.For more information, go here. Technology Industry