Do you need a new laptop? Are you also wondering which choice would be the most eco-friendly choice would be? Look to Lenovo and their new models of ThinkPads then.

Yes, Lenovo has released several models of ThinkPads that are environmentally friendly. These new laptops are said to be military-grade durability, eco-friendly and priced right. These are specially designed to use in the education, government and business areas. This series of laptops are called the ThinkPad L series and includes L412 and L512 as models. These are built for high performance and come with the latest Intel processors. They also come with great features such as web conferencing.

These ThinkPads contain the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors. Both models have the 16:9 HD display equipped with antiglare. These are also environmentally friendly as we have stated. The model L512 includes 18 percent recycled materials and the L412 has 30 percent recycled materials or what Lenovo calls post-consumer content. This makes them a great green selection for those of you who are eco-conscious these days.

These also have the EPEAT Gold and Energy Star 5.0 rating. They are packaged in recycled material too. Both models can come with various options for connecting to the Internet including Wi-Fi, 3G, the new 4G and even Bluetooth capability. There is even a built-in camera available too.

There is the digital-array microphone which has noise and echo-canceling abilities. Keys for controlling the audio, speaker and other things are located on the left side of the keyboard.

These new models of ThinkPads pass eight various specification tests for the military. The tests include ones for dust, vibration, altitude, how they hold up to low or high temperatures just to mention some of them.

Prices will be in the neighborhood of $649 which is not bad considering the features. You can buy these and know that the company is trying to do the eco-friendly thing in making them with recycled materials.

When you consider the impact that electronic devices can have on global warming, it is nice to know that this company Lenovo has brought out environmentally-friendly ThinkPads. If more companies would do so there would be less of a carbon footprint left by them.

Companies need to use more recycled materials to make all sorts of new products. It would mean less unused items trying to rot in the landfills. These things if they do decompose often pollute the environment.

So when you are in the market for a new ThinkPad and want to be environmentally aware at the same time, check the Lenovo ThinkPads mentioned here. Not only are they made partially with recycled products they are also packaged in material that has been recycled. They also come filled with features like we have mentioned here. So they are more than just eco-friendly for the money.