Dishwasher or Laptop?

Ay up.
I have just pulled this off the net. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5398700.stm
Read through it and see what you think. It seems as though the old dishwasher might not be so wastefull after all...
Perhaps we should switch to using a laptop as the bad guy?

'Some argue dishwashers are greener than hand washing because they use less water, detergent and power per cycle. A dishwasher can cut water consumption by up to 80% compared to hand washing in an average household, according to manufacturer Electrolux.
But others argue that when additional factors, such as the manufacture of the unit, the pollution created during distribution and the energy required to make the detergents used in them, are taken into account, it is questionable what is best.
New models can save huge amounts of water and use 40% less energy, over their older counterparts.
Running a cycle on an inefficient dishwasher costs around 16p; on an energy saving machine it costs 9p, according to the Energy Saving Trust (EST). Some machines even sense the load size and degree of soiling, so they can tailor water and energy use accordingly.
When buying a dishwasher look for the EST's Energy Efficiency Recommended logo or the EU energy label. Compared to a model bought 10 years ago, a new A-rated energy-efficient dishwasher will save its owner £15 each year, according to Friends of the Earth (FoE).
Look for a dishwasher with a long guarantee - up to five years - when buying one as it suggests the appliance is built to last.'
etc.... yawn