At this time the entire world is calling for green and hi-tech novelties and a fresh exemplar of this has been displayed by BenQ through an assortment of energy saving eco monitors. Lately BenQ has put on the market two variant models of LCD monitors: (G900HD/HAD) one which is black in color and the other one (E900HD/HAD) embracing black and silver color.

These newly divulged LCD monitors are deemed to be a green conceptual start on as they are outstandingly designed to save 25% of electrical power. In these exclusively manufactured eco monitors just two lamps are employed to give out 300 nits of brightness which would otherwise require four lamps in a conventional monitors. Now moving to the technicalities of these energy saving eco monitors would really beatify a green technocrat.

These slender and shiny look monitors are 18.5 inches in size exhibiting a top resolution of (1366×768) and contrast ratio of 10000:1. With a response time of 5 ms and 176/`60-degree viewing angle, these elegant LCD monitors are fortified with Senseye and digital photo imaging via VGA and DVI having HDCP connectivity.

BenQ’s freshly commenced monitors distinctively fell apart from their standard counterparts as they would take away not only ecological bangs but would result in an effective cost-performance ratio as well.

Via iTechNews

The fun of trekking fades away when right on the destination you want to capture a splendid view and the battery of your camera runs out. The safe bet is to travel with a solar charger (of course there are easily available these days!). The latest addition in the market is the Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger. This gadget is accompanied by a Solar Slave solar panel. With these two at your side, you don’t have to worry any more about low batteries for you are equipped with anytime, anywhere solar re-charging! The water-resistant Solar Slave can juice up your iPod/ digicam etc. in a matter of few minutes. It stores the Helios power and directs it to the Power Monkey Explorer’s Battery.

This smart solar charging device works well with smartphones, mobile phones, PSPs and PDAs as well! A quick re-cap of all of its features:  

The Solar Slave panels can be used to recharge the Monkey if you’re running low on juice.
The kit contains a Power Monkey Explorer unit so you can keep all of your gizmos charged when you’re stuck in the back of beyond.

Compatible with Nokia, Mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung E900, LG Chocolate, Sony Ericsson, Motorola RazrV, Blackberrys, Bluetooth Headsets, Smart Phones, PDAs, iPod, PSP.

It is capable of powering (but not charging) most models of digital cameras.
The Solar Slave and the Power Monkey are encased in a tough water resistant shell so it’s perfect for all your adventures.
Can be yours for only $116.98 from IWantOneofThose.com 

 
Via: Goodcleantech

Toshiba-one of the famous names in home-use lighting equipment industry has released two nouveau LED lights for commercial purposes. These are shaped like midget reflector and beam lamps. These were designed in a manner that they can be easily used with current sockets used for existing lights in your house (because these lights have the E26 base).

The 2 light sources which come in two types/models use Nichia Corp’s LED. While one is incandescent and the other is of white variety. The bulbs are specially designed for signboards, shops & other facilities. The 2 lamps are: midget reflector lamp and beam lamp-shaped LED light.

Midget reflector lamp:-
• Equipped with five LEDs
• Has a power of a 60W incandescent bulb
• Consumes only 5.3W electricity
• Luminance is 50lm/W (incandescent type) and 68lm/W (white type)
Beam lamp-shaped LED lamp:-
• Equipped with eight LEDs
• Equivalent to a 75-100W incandescent bulb
• Consumes mere 9W electricity!
• Luminance is 66lm/W (white type) and 48lm/W (incandescent type).
Both the lamps have a lifespan of 20,000 hours and the price tag for both is between $100- $140. All I can say is it’s a cheap price for super-efficient lights!

Source: goodcleantech

After launching its super-stunner models in the world of telecommunications and mobile phone markets Vertu is going green now. Nopes, I’m not talking about yet another mobile phone with a mint green / apple green body. Vertu Essence is all about taking your conversations ahead in a green, eco-friendly manner.

Sensing the demand of eco-luxury markets everything from household items, to organic foods, green furniture, cars etc are being launched every now and then. And now comes an environmentally and ecologically sensitive handset. The look itself tells you that the handset casing is made form bamboo! Its sapphire crystal screen is also a long-lasting one carved out from ceramic titanium core. Did I mentioned, the phone’s touch screen is a low-powered OLED one? Besides a tough screen there is a tough and long lasting keypad. The company also provides you a lifetime service where in Essence cases can be exchanged. Also, the company proposes to reuses/recycle all the exchanged parts. That’s very thoughtful of Vertu! Last but not the least, the sleek and stylish look comes from the Titanium trim on top. Well, its price might not be that economical but then Vertu is known for its costly stuff! Good thing here is, incase you buy Essence; you are shelling your bucks on something sustainable not to forget stylish aswell.

Via Gift83

Don’t you some times wish that the air you breathe inside your house should be more pure? Atleast that’s what the latest AC models backed with ion technology try to get your attention to. But how many of us can really afford these high-end air conditioners?

Now, there’s a cheaper and greener solution, which promises to revitalize you by refreshing your space indoor in a completely non-polluting, non-toxic manner! That’s Extend for you. A green gadget which exploits the much talked about ion technology and purifies the indoors of your sweet home.

Designed by Matteo Ragni, Extend comes from the house of industrial designer Sander Brouwer. The green gadget (as per its creators) purifies the air with negatively charged ions, which are released from its body. Extend is a sleek looking no-fuss gadget. Its flexibility allows itself to be used as both a fit in panel and a single-fit anywhere inside the house. It operates on solar power and very nicely compliments the little green corner within the four walls of your dwelling place. I guess it won’t be too much on your part then to extend yourself to newer possibilities and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Via SanderBrouwer

Simplicity touches our hearts like nothing else. Especially in a world full of myriad designs, multitudes of complex patterns and hi-fi stuff brought daily into our homes, one definitely longs for the simple joys of life! However, sometimes making simple things requires complexity as well Gregory Siegal’s Coffee Clock is an example of a simplicity and complexity working synergistically. This eco-friendly clock is recycled from three different things: a discarded French press, a coffee mug and a small alarm clock.

“Inspired by the simplicity of the interaction of a French press, my aim was to create a product of equal spareness in both form and interface. The whole in the woven metal aligns with one of the twelve holes of the metal plate behind it on every hour”, said the designer and clock maker. This eco-friendly idea was undertaken to explore the meaning of the form of products in relation to their function.

Thus discovering how complexity of structure might give rise to simplicity of form and vice versa. Whatever be the philosophy of Siegal, in my notion, the recycling of old, and discarded junk to create a new functional product is simply eco-friendly indeed. Also, it seems to be the need of the hour!

In his heartfelt proclamation ‘Design is Dead’, famous designer Philippe Starck came to a realization that everything he’s ever designed is totally useless and so announced a retirement in coming days. But now the artist it seems is over with his mid-life crisis and is back with a very innovative product. This time it’s a wind turbine called “Democratic Ecology”.

The latter is a partially transparent plastic generator which the designer made alongwith manufacturer Pramac. With this product the designer has certainly used his talent to make a positive difference in the world. Atleast, one can say it’s a neat try! The turbine which was on display in a cube decorated with eco-talks (motivational messages), can generate between 20% and 60% of a typical home’s energy needs.

“Democratic Ecology” is targeted at those who are now thinking actively towards increasing sustainability and decreasing load on earth, by consuming lesser traditional energy sources. The price is however not so democratic with a single turbine costing about $630! The designer will have to come out with cheaper versions and also a way of incorporating these in households which refuse to give up on conventional methods in order to popularize his recently found eco-consciousness! However, let’s be optimistic that those who can afford “Democratic Ecology” would certainly go for it.

Via Gizmodo

It’s the ultimate style statement for your iPod. The name is Shades by ShadesCases Inc. Body- extremely thin, stylish and light iPod cases; protects your new iPod from the harsh elements during handling and revitalizes your older model! With such near zero sizes and lightweight material, you won’t be lugging extra pounds while you are working out or running with Shades.
Girth - just .4mm thin.
Weighs - only .42 ounces.

Feasibility Factor- Shades gives you a unique feature by allowing easy access to your iPod’s click-wheel and/or screen interface while still providing complete protection like a mother cuddling a child! Green Factor- Shades is 100% recyclable! Made with 100% soft and durable polyurethane, a fully recyclable plastic that retains its shape, repels water and is resistant to wrinkles, dirt, grease and water stains. Each Shade is very easy to clean with a damp cloth. (Unbelievably Green)

How many Shades then? - Aqua, Rosy Red, Cool Blue, Serene Green, Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black, Ultra Violet or Hot Pink, and yeah , standard colors Black & White are available as well!

Shades for whom all? - Available worldwide for iPod models- iPod Classic, iPod nano, iPod Touch, iPod Video, iPod Photo and iPod 4G/CW. Coming soon for iPhone and iPod 3G also.

Affordability- $14.95 to $16.95 each

Via ThreeGirlsMedia

Roberts Radio-a UK based radio manufacturer, has created a super green product. Its first solar powered DAB radio the world has ever witnessed and is appropriately called solar DAB. The radio set range comes in stylish colors like olive green, red, rose pink and the formal black and white. These compact and portable radios are powered by sun’s bountiful energy via a solar panel mounted on top of the unit. The panel absorbs the solar energy and kicks life into the radio sets. But the built in rechargeable batteries require ‘direct’ sunlight. Once fully charged, you can use the radio set till 27 hours even in complete darkness. And if the batteries are exhausted before you have a chance to charge them again using sun head for the electric switch board in your room and charge your little radio using mains adaptor. A single radio set will cost you £79.99 ($158).

So, now you can afford some green music for your ears! Cool isn’t it?
Via Engadget

It is difficult to imagine a camera in a shape other than the conventional rectangular shape. If you notice, even the digicams are soap-box shaped. The time has come when the world will be struck by the brilliance of the Flying Stick Camera. Apparently, news is that it has no technical specifications to whiz your mind. It is only about simple, clean and green digital photography. So what else are we waiting for?

The gadget is cool and is designed to redefine aerial digital photography in the coming times. True, imagination has no limits and the Flying Stick Camera precisely proves that. The flying stick is energized by kinetic energy. Just rub it between your palms and release it. While in air, the device will automatically take pictures at set intervals and return back when the fuel discharges. There is absolutely no word on resolution yet or when will it be launched. But who minds waiting for a revolutionizing device like this one. How easy will it be now for all the photo-journalists to do their job? The camera will do the needful!

Via GadgetsBlogs