We had been hearing of it unofficially for some time now, but finally Toshiba has come out with the actual schedule of the fuel cell-powered mobile devices. Releasing in March 2009, the new mobile devices will be equipped with a methanol fuel cell that gets charged with a dedicated cartridge. However, there will be a second built-in-Li-ion battery that will provide a strong back up.

Hear hear the cartridge can make space for around 50 ml of 99 per cent methanol which can charge a mobile phone 10 times. Priced at 700 yen, the cartridge has already become hot property but Toshiba is planning to reduce the cost price further down to 100 yen. A wise move as it will increase salability manifolds.

The big Toshiba plan is to use these fuel cells in digi cams, lappy etc as well. And the best part is, the cartridge being designed will be of a single type and will be compatible with many devices.

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Nowadays eco groups are exploring so much possibilities of kinetic energy which were quite unidentified to us few days back. Earlier nobody was sentient of this verity that one day human power would develop into such a resourceful and dynamic kinetic energy asset. An enormously innovative design of Revolution Door featured here is an unsullied illustration of this green energy progression proposed by Fluxxlab. These eco-power engendering doors would surely make populace comprehend the potential of kinetic energy on an outsized scale.

These revolving doors are so designed and put up into their place that simply an effortless human push would be enough for them in confining required force and converting it into electrical energy. Though small in amount yet the valuable power produced by this gyrating door concept would significantly help us in dealing with the swelling dearth of electricity.

So next time when you walk in through a door just take in that your kinetic worth is getting worn out which could otherwise be utilized for a green purpose if that’s not a gyrating door.

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Kinetic power seems to be a very popular substitute to conventional sources of energy and human power is being more often used in places where batteries and small cells were earlier used. Today we have gadgets that power up MP3 players and other tiny yet useful stuff with the power produced by human motion. It need not be always deliberate though as your jog in the morning and your stint on your keyboard could power these gadgets as you continue with you own work. It is almost as if we are plugging them in to us for charge; ala The Matrix!

Sony’s ODO Twirl n’ Take is a wonderful little camera that allows you to take snaps without ever using those boring old cells for power. If you are on your trek and want to suddenly take the perfect shot then you need not worry about the batteries you forgot any longer. The camera works when you just spin and stores kinetic energy in it. It is surely a toy for the kids but the technology could translate in to something substantial and cool with time.

The still camera is powered by a rolling head that generates kinetic energy to power on the camera, which actually takes decent photos.  The futuristic looking Sony camera comes with a “flower pot” docking station and is purely concept at this point, but it’s one that we would love to see on the store shelves soon. So when is it rolling out Sony?

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Carbon Footprint measurement has become more of a fashion statement than something aimed at saving the planet. Hence, if you happen to look at the generous stylish Carbon Footprint Monitor crafted by David Tonkinson then you are inclined to take my argument that it is an ideal candidate to bag the crown of artwork than eco-consciousness. Yet, do not let the amazingly modern and sleek look of the two globes fool you as they are more than capable of serving the purpose and helping you reduce on your homes Carbon Footprint. With LED lighting and crafted to minimize water, they are all about going green.

The LED powered wireless globes measure the Carbon Footprint of your home in a blatantly clear way and there are no confusing scales that you need to adhere to and no painful stats. The Green shows that you are low on Carbon emission and the red foot tells you that you are causing more damage to the planet than you should be. It encourages efficient energy use and by always showing the status of you Carbon Emissions you have a constant idea of how well or how badly you are doing.

What captures you the most is the fact that it wirelessly communicates with your main power source and you will not have to deal with hassles of rewiring. It also makes for a wonderful interior decorative piece even otherwise with its beautiful ergonomic design. Just do not use it as a decorative piece though!

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Here is a green concept that seems to have been done many times before and yet with each new notebook that comes out in the green coat it still looks fresh and cool. Green Notebooks have become pretty fashionable in the last couple of years and the latest series of the ASUS Bamboo Series Notebooks shouts out the eco-friendly message it wishes to spread. Asus announced the launch of its Bamboo Series notebooks yesterday in the form of a 12.1-inch and an 11.1-inch model.

The series is based on the Asus Eco Book concept that we’ve only seen too much of in the past year. According to the company’s press release, the crux of the notebooks’ message is that “it’s easy being green”. The new series uses the company’s Super Hybrid Engine technology that makes them significantly energy-efficient. It has the capacity to observe current working environment and adjust the notebook’s settings in real time based on what the user needs. This technology can reportedly improve battery life and extend it by 35 to 70 percent.

The finish on the Notebooks is what makes them really special and the Bamboo feel to the whole things is really genuine. It looks much better than the conventional notebooks that are monotonous in metallic black or silver. Hopefully such designer series Notebooks will cost a bit less in future and hence will be available to more people across the planet.

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SpinPoint N2 could very well be the technology that could have the market ‘Spinning’ around Samsung for exclusive rights in the coming few moths. While the Western world is still largely aloof to the fact, Samsung is all set to release its new 1.8 inch 120 GB USB Drive in Chinese, Japanese and Korean markets very soon. Samsung is also reportedly pushing to have these new 1.8-inch drives in selected Apple devices such as the iPod and the MacBook Air.

It is not at all surprising that Samsung is pushing for its technology to be affiliated only with the best and the sleekest possible gadgets as it gives both the company and consumers a sense of exclusivity. But the best part of this tiny little piece of ‘Black Magic’ is that it is far more energy efficient than any of its predecessors. Apparently the device falls in the 0.8 to 1.4 watts range when active and 0.07 watts when in stand-by.

Unearthed images of the device point out that the Samsung SpinPoint N2 is small enough to fit your wallet with the price of N2 as much as $293 for the 120GB version. That should empty your pocket enough to make space for N2 and even then it still seems a pretty good buy.

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‘Green is in’ and it seems to be growing ‘in’ to a way of life that is becoming a part of our homes more and more with each passing day. There was a time when people perceived green gadgets as ungainly stuff that would appear out of place in their sophisticated and stylish homes. But today perception has been radically altered by modern designers who are capable of weaving magic via their production of revolutionary gadgets. Eco-friendly gadgets and alternate sources of energy are now more popular than ever before thanks to their innovative designs.

Photosynthesis is a device by designer Vivien Muller, which is a solar-cell bonsai lookalike, tree charger. You can charge your cell, your Mp3 player or a number of other electronic gadgets by plugging in to the tree. With its’ 57 photovoltaic panels, the sun can power your tree during the day. Obviously you need to place it close to a window with plenty of sunshine and it will just go about doing its job quietly.

While the entire concept looks great and the ‘Metallic’ look is really futuristic, it would have been nice if it had little dots of LED that would be powered up at night to create a more spectacular visual display. Since LEDs consume little power, it would still be ideal for charging up your gadgets. Irrespective of all that, Photosynthesis lives up to its name for sure.

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Keeping up on what’s new and what’s hip is the hottest rage amongst loads of trendy people all over the orb. In current scenario they can’t even endure a solo thing or gadget going deceased just because of power charging deficiency. In view of that an overall new-fangled class of eco-friendly shavers has been brought about in the marketplace which would categorically help out guys in cutting back their energy usage. These shavers would be clasping each and every attribute just akin to conventional electric shavers flanking a supplementary feature of winding up as well.

Consequently, we would never undergo discharged battery quandary by way of this gadget since we are gifted to right way charge it as and when the battery of this shaver get exiled by just giving few storms. Roughly two minutes meandering for shaver and one minute for trimmer would be looked-for their instant powering and operation. However, on an average it takes around eight hours for getting totally charged and after that it would be proficient to shave for a complete one hour and to trim for about 45 minutes.

In fact there is a dynamo generator incorporated within this eco gadget which produces enough kinetic energy by winding for making the razor perform. Considering all its facets I am persuaded that cool folks out there would actually be pleased after spotting this lately introduced range of eco wind shavers.

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Sometimes it is important to mix fun with a serious cause not just to relax and take your mind on a joy ride, but it also helps initiate the young minds in to the eco-cause. What better way to introduce the concept of recycling and reuse to young kids than by building a Hovercraft with nothing but used household materials that are destined for the trash can! It is not as hard as you think and when the amphibious toy is done, one can have loads of fun with it both indoors and outdoors.

We all would like to go out and get a fancy new R/C Hovercraft toy and play with it, but it is not cheap and comes with a heavy burden to your pocket. So we decided to save both the planet and your bank account by presenting this DIY R/C hovercraft which both looks good and comes off as something that works very well. The stuff that is used to design this is nothing beyond the ones you find in your own garbage bin and maybe a few additions that you can pick up at any electric store. So Click Here and get started with the fun. It will truly be worth the effort once you are done with it.

For the lazy ones though, here is a more simple solution from personal experience. Just take the Styrofoam, make a hole in the center and make sure that it has a stem to which you can attach a balloon. Make the hole real thin and when you attach the balloon filled with air it glides because of air pressure. It won’t last long, but is a quickie!
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This exclusively designed eco phone labeled Samsung E200 Eco is one step ahead of its earlier launched two eco friendly models which were crafted out of corn extorted bioplastics. The intact casing of this mobile phone has been made out of ecological and nature friendly biodegradable stuff. Additionally the packaging and covering material employed for this green novelty would also be recycled and castoff matter. As far as design and specs are concerned this gadget doesn’t appears to be a classy and trendy picking for today’s age group yet its green worth would be perceptibly accepted by grave and sober eco activists as it is ingrained with all the indispensable features like 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 support, and video messaging capabilities.

This innovative phone embracing outstandingly green features lately showcased by Samsung would be accessible at the outset in Europe in the forthcoming month and would hopefully take hold of the greener side of the mobile phone industry out there.

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