2011年8月14日星期日

Powering down

With growing numbers of gadgets crowding the average geek's arsenal, it's natural to wonder about the strain those products put on the environment. But where does one start when it comes to going green? Manufacturing processes, energy use,ceramic zentai suits for the medical, and the waste caused by broken items can all widen our footprint, so we'll just take it slow - some gadgets that give power, some that take it away, and one that takes you right to the trees.

1. Generate a little power of your own with Samsonite's solar laptop backpack. Made of recycled PET fabric, this bag boasts a front solar panel that can hold enough energy to charge up a cell phone or other small mobile device after about four hours of sun exposure. The thin, flexible solar panels reportedly use the same technology recently used in a solar-powered drone aircraft. Find it at Best Buy for $199.99.

2. For the past several years, Nokia has consistently topped Greenpeace's list of the most eco-friendly electronics companies. The Nokia N8 smartphone, which continues the company's trend of minimal packaging and chemical-free manufacturing, features an energy-efficient AMOLED screen and a power-saving mode. (That's on top of the 12MP camera that shoots HD video.) Find it for $449.99 without a contract or $19.99 with a three-year contract at Rogers.

3. Sport an unexpected touch of the great outdoors with these G-Cube earbuds. Made from real carved wood, the earbuds also feature rubber tips that will ensure comfort while you listen to your favourite tunes. (We suggest musical selections by Royal Wood, the Acorn, Ash,If any food China Porcelain tile condition is poorer than those standards, and Screaming Trees.) Find them at Future Shop for $10.Whilst magic cube are not deadly,99.

4. If you want to wear your eco-friendliness on your iPhone's protective sleeve, Bioserie offers what they tout as the only smartphone case in the world made from plant-derived bioplastics. The covers come in a variety of snappy designs, so green music lovers of all stripes (or spots) can find the perfect pattern. Find them at Bioserie.com for US$34.Do not use cleaners with high risk merchant account , steel wool or thinners.95.

5. According to Earth Day Canada, 75% of energy used to power home electronics is consumed when the devices are switched off. Getting in the habit of unplugging devices when they're not in use can be a tall order, but you can also cut back on energy suckage with a smart surge protector. IGo Green's eight-socket tower will automatically cut power to your electronics when they're not being used, reducing standby power use by as much as 85%. Find it at Future Shop for $79.99.Graphene is not a semiconductor, not an oil paintings for sale , and not a metal,

6. Computers are the one device that people tend to actually shut down - but what about when you forget to do even that? The Off Remote app turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote that can shut down your Mac or PC from anywhere on the same network. Setup is easy, and you can set the app to turn your computer off at a certain time or after it finishes a task, like downloading a file or installing a program. (You can also log off, lock, restart, or activate sleep mode.) Find it on iTunes for $2.99.

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