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    Sony’s power saving BRAVIA WE5 ECO TV

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    When the world is going green, why Sony should be left behind? This spring Sony is launching its eco-friendly BRAVIA WE5 ECO TV which will see you shelving out for lesser money for electricity than when you possessed a Sony BRAVIA high-definition TV. In fact, it reduces up to 50% of power. What this full HD 1080p LCD TV has is a kick-ass energy saving micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlight which helps in better picture mode by not increasing electricity. Another extremely cool feature of this TV is that it has a Presence Sensor that will detect body heat and also your movement within a certain range from the TV set and when you leave the room, this sensor activates the picture off mode and puts it on when you come back into the room! The TV will also go on stand by if there is no one in 30 minutes.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 17, 2009
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    Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot that fuels itself with biomass

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    Robotic Technology has introduced a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle called the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot that fuels itself on biomass. This robot, researchers estimate, needs just 150 pounds of vegetation to be able to go 100 miles. There are sensors in the robot that will make it recognize biomaterial which is then plucked by its robotic arms and placed in the biomass combustion chamber that converts it into electricity for its movement. It also consists of a Stirling engine, an autonomous control system and multi-cell rechargeable batteries.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 17, 2009
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    Power Hog meter to help manage energy consumption

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    Power Hog is a small white and green device made out of Xenoy iQ1103-U grade resin from Sabic and is 100 per cent recyclable. This is a gadget you CAN give your child to play with. The little green-nosed pig has a dollar symbol which lights up when you connect its tail to a power slot and the device (TV, computer, cell phones, play stations, etc). Then ask your children to put in their quarter and for half an hour you can do your thing until the green dollar goes red reminding you that its time to switch off and save energy.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 17, 2009
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    LG adds solar powered cell phone to its line of eco-friendly gadgets

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    Samsung is leading the green path with the advent of high-tech solar powered Blue Earth cell phone. And LG intends to spice up the green race with a similar version too. All set to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, LG’s eco-friendly cell phone will also soak sun’s energy and deliver a three minute talk time at the rate of ten minutes of solar charging. Other green credentials come from eco-friendly packing and manuals printed on recycled paper. Even the in used will be soy based. Though not much is known of this cell phone, I’ll still opt for the Blue Earth in my pocket.
    Via – [Newlaunches]

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 16, 2009
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    Timeless Garden for a plant and a clock

    timelessgarden.jpgNow here’s a great idea that will help you have a real green spot in your home, no spare batteries to charge and keep a watch of time. The Timeless Garden is a brilliant concept by designers Francesco Castiglione Morelli and Tommaso Ceschi. It is a recycled clock made out of plastic and contains two slots where you can put some mud and place your plant. The mud and metal of the base helps create the necessary electricity to help run the clock.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech, Recycle on February 13, 2009
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    Energy-efficient VIA NSR7800 network storage device

    VIAserver.jpgVIA technologies has launched a new energy-efficient network storage device called the NSR7800 2U rackmount server. It has a 1.5GHz C7 processor with a gigabyte of DDR2 system memory, eight 3.5 inch S-ATA II hard drive bays and a dual-gigabit LAN. The company says it can save up to 50% more energy and will also generate less heat as compared to others in the same segment.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 13, 2009
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    eMetric to help cut costs and save energy

    eMetri.jpgSince cost cutting is in vogue now, companies can think of using this new technology for further money and power cost cuts. eMetric is an office power management system has two programmes, the eMetric Powerstrip and eMetric Application that will keep in touch through a wireless network and share usage data and shut-off protocol. It can control outlets and compare with others in the same network. In this way there can be a countdown on who uses the most energy and the least thence keeping an eye on how much monitor energy is consumed and how much can be saved. The wireless transmitter comes in green and white and of 0.1kW and is used to send data infrequently.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 13, 2009
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    EcoSmart Bamboo computer accessories for eco-geeks

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    Since going green is the latest mantra, many companies are resorting to green washing to lure consumers in to buying eco-friendly products which may necessarily not be so green. The latest is the computer accessories by Micro Innovations. Encased in bamboo, this so-called eco-friendly range doesn’t stand a chance to earn a genuine green tag. No doubt about the fact that bamboo is natural, sustainable and earth-friendly. But apart from the casing many other energy efficient features and components can help to earn these bamboo-ed products more green points. Other wise, the EcoSmart product line-up appears to be trendy and appealing. Enclosed in a glossy solid bamboo shell, eco-geeks can opt for a keyboard, a mouse, multimedia 2.0 channel amplified speakers, a 1.3 mega-pixel webcam, a 4 port USB hub, a media card reader/writer and a USB keypad.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 13, 2009
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    DIY – Solar powered Nintendo DS Lite for grid-free gaming

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    As the gadget-making companies around the world are already churning out alternatively charged versions of the existing products, some Instructable user has also tapped his eco-sense to make a solar powered DS. Dark sponge believes that the popular Nintendo DS Lite sports a form that is ideal for planting solar panels on it. Wonder why none of the designers at Nintendo ever think about this green move. This young dude was keen to at least charge his console by sun’s rays. So he grabbed four 60x60mm solar cells and fixed them on top as well as rear face. A total of 6 volts at 80 ma, can be squeezed out to charge the battery. He also claims that ever since he has tweaked his DS with solar panels, he has never plugged it to socket. However to charge up such a device, you will need to keep it open in the sun. Isn’t that supposed to be a complete NO for such a gadget until unless it is fitted with complementing batteries and other components that are specifically designed to bare the sun’s heat? Well the guy also warns the readers to avoid keeping it out in sun all day. If you are sold to this DIY eco-project and intend to modify your DS over the weekend then hit here for step by step instructions.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 13, 2009
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    Samsung Blue Earth is the first solar powered touch screen cell phone

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    Samsung is leading the race of manufacturing eco-friendly cell phones with its latest solar powered touch screen version. Aptly christened as Blue Earth, this all blue colored phone flaunts all green features. Akin to the latest eco-friendly MOTO W233, this one too is shaped out of recycled plastic bottles (PCM). This green Samsung baby gets its feed via the solar panels fitted on the rear. Thus keeping its users grid-free. All set to wow the eco-folks at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this cell phone also boasts of the must-have touch screen feature. The Eco-mode allows switching over to the energy-efficient mode for screen brightness, backlight duration and Bluetooth. To promote the use of legs over wheels, the phone comes with an eco-walk feature. The in-built pedometer will alert the user about his reduced carbon footprint when he opts to walk and not drive to destination. Shaped as flattened blue pebble, it will lure all the eco-fashionistas who crave for green products that don’t compromise on stylish appearance.

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on February 13, 2009
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