CNET Editors' review
It duplicates Windows functionality, but this freeware power settings app also adds a search box to your desktop and lets you know how much C02 you didn't create. CO2 Saver's interface is barely more than a search box and an options menu. Most could use this app with no instruction, and that's about what you get. A single online page serves as the program's introduction and instruction manual.
Setting CO2 Saver's options takes just a minute. You can use a four-option pull-down menu for preset values, or set custom values for Monitor shutdown, Disk Drives stop, and Sleep Mode settings. Each uses radio buttons and pull-downs to set minutes of inactivity before shutting down the item. Each item can be set from one to 9,999 minutes of inactivity. Shutting down the monitor is quick and painless. It's noted that some apps could interfere with shutting down the Disk Drives, but our testers didn't encounter this problem. The utility can initiate sleep mode if the system doesn't go into the desired mode properly. The search box is easily set to use Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask, or A9 for searching. And, of course, you'll get to see how much carbon dioxide you saved with the settings.
You could easily use Windows Power options to manage these settings, but some may like seeing the environmental impact of their changes. C02 Saver is freeware and suitable for anyone.
Publisher's Description
From C02 Saver:
CO2 Saver is a lightweight program that manages your computer's power usage when it's idle, saving energy and decreasing the demand on your power utility.
The less electricity produced, the fewer harmful emissions and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) are released into the atmosphere.
What's new in this version: This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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2.8 starsout of 13 votes
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""it's really is useless"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Pros
easy access without heading to control panel.
Cons
No major difference than heading to control panel and adjusting powersetting or rightclicking on desktop and selecting from drop down menu.
Summary
The only nice thing is you don't have to head to control panel in order to make adjustments. Otherwise I must concure about this program being uselss.
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"nice utility"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Pros
If you have a program that is preventing Windows from entering stand-by or "sleep" mode, then try this program as a solution. That's really the only reason to use this -- unless you like the feel good stats it displays.
Cons
The search bar is just fluff...completely unnecessary. Also, there is no option to completely hide the interface. You can minimize it, but it will always be present in your taskbar as a minimized program. It should just minimize to the system tray and get out of the way.
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"Just clutters desktop. Settings can be accessed through control panel. Useless"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Cons
the interface is too big for a small program that just automates the power settings. It can't do much else
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"just a search bar, nothing more."
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
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"light & powerfull"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Pros
Attracting presentation; easy to use; more accessible for foreigners.
Cons
Suspect conflicts with Mozilla???
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"Seems ok"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
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"not applicable to me as my computer is not on for long periods"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
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"Easy as Pie."
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Pros
really cool features.
Cons
N/A
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"It's useless."
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Pros
The intentions were good, I guess that's what matters.
Cons
There is no need for this. If you have Windows on your computer, then you already have a utility that does everything this program does. It's called Power Options and you can find it in your Control Panel. Like I said, the intentions were good, I suppose, but this program is not needed, it's just another program you have to run, using up RAM and resources.
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"xp / vista only"
Version: CO2 Saver 1.0.0.15
Cons
I run W2000, so could not use it. Not specified in requirements.
