BMW Eco Pro now available for your computer

BMW Eco Pro now available for your computer

Fancy having the same Auto Start/Stop function you can find in all new BMWs in your Windows or Mac computers? Well, read on.

BMW Group Malaysia has just released the BMW Eco Pro screensaver that works on the same principle as the Auto Start/Stop function. It works through facial detection on computers fitted with webcams. Move away from your computer for 10 seconds and the screensaver would switch off the screen. Come back and your computer will get back to business.

BMW Eco Pro now available for your computer

BMW says that you’ll be able to reduce the average energy consumption of an idling laptop by 693.99 watts, which is an 89.87% reduction from the default energy settings in spite of the additional use of a webcam. It all adds up – over 12 million kW saved if every computer in Malaysia goes idle for 10 minutes. Or 200 kW on a global scale.

BMW’s initial projections also estimates the move would reduce up to 36 tons worth of CO2 emissions. And enjoy a worldwide financial savings of up to RM145 million through a better use of electricity.

Here’s a video on how it works:

So, if you’d like to have one, or just want to know more, click here.

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Chris Ng

Chris Ng believes that all cars are made equal, and each one has its own unique story to tell. As such, the ex-advertising man is here doing what he truly loves, which is authoring the allegories and anecdotes of automobiles. Having served time in a motoring mag, he believes there's nothing more sublime than keeping the pedal floored and things burbling in top gear.

 

Comments

  • Semut on Jun 18, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    ooooo sweet girl……cun wo

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  • Nexus Khan on Jun 18, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    is not applicable for Apple or Mac OS… Quote from EULA:

    1. GRANT OF LICENCE.

    • The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licenced as follows:

    • (a) Installation and Use.

    • BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd. grants you the right to install and use copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on your computer running a validly licenced copy of the operating system for which the SOFTWARE PRODUCT was designed [e.g. Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7].

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  • when detect owner face…BMW Eco Pro screensaver say : ehhwww my master look awful….:P

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  • LNick on Jun 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Laptops only consume 20 to 100 Watts. The statement said it can reduce consumption by 693.99 watts? What screen even use that much power?

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  • another great move to reduce energy consumption. not only to their cars

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  • junaidi on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

    comelnya!
    siapa tu?

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