4 Cool Solar Flashlights

In the past few months, we have listed a ton of solar gadgets on this website. There are just so many solar solutions around these days, and there is no excuse for not using them. You can even use the technology to power up your flashlights. So when you need some light outdoors in dark areas, you can count on the power of the sun to find your way around. These 4 solar flashlights let you do just that:

Solarlite Flashlight: a cool solar flashlight that can provide you with 10 hours of power per charge. It can hold charge for up to 3 years.

Hybrid Light Solar Flashlight: a waterproof solar flashlight that floats and provides you with 10 hours of power per charge. It can be charged using the power of sun or artificial life. (more…)

5 Awesome Solar Lanterns For Home & Outdoors

Remember the good old days when people used those traditional lanterns. Some people still use those lanterns to light up their garden or get around while camping. But there are better solutions out there. Let’s take solar lanterns. They let you enjoy the same benefits of regular lanterns but all you need to power them up is some sun-shine. They come in all shapes and forms, so you can use your solar lantern at home and outdoors.

Tricod Black Solar Powered Camping Lantern: an energy saving solar powered lantern that works great for your camping trips. Can be recharged with a DC adapter too. Its LEDs can last for 100,000 hours.

Soji LED Solar Lanterns: these lanterns are pretty awesome if you are throwing parties in your back-yard. It has an on/off switch too.

D.light Kiran Solar LED Lantern: a solid solar lantern that works at home and outdoors. It has a sturdy design and can be used as a task light. (more…)

7 Handy Kindle 3 Cases

In case you missed it, Amazon announced the release of its latest e-book reader just a while ago. The new Kindle is very energy efficient and has even a better display. This new model may be superior to its predecessor in many areas, but you are still going to need a decent case to protect your device and add to its life. These 7 Kindle 3 cases could help:

Kindle Leather Cover: the official Amazon Kindle cover. It is made out of genuine leather and comes in 7 different colors. Its microfiber suede interior protects your Kindle too.

Kindle Lighted Leather Cover: not only keeps your Kindle safe and lets you take it on the go more conveniently, it does have a built in light to let you read in those dark areas too.

Cole Haan Hand-Woven Patent Leather Kindle Cover: a premium case for Kindle 3 that keeps your device safe and gives it an expensive look. Almost as expensive as Kindle itself.

TrendyDigital Folio Case for Kindle 3: an affordable protective case for Kindle 3 that protects your device against scratches and has storage pockets for your pens and even business cards.

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5 Cool Solar Security Solutions

Whether you are a small business owner or a new home owner hoping to protect your property against thieves and any intrusion, it never hurts to pick up some security systems to get the job done. If you are doing that, why not pick up a device that takes advantage of the power of the sun to get the job done. There are plenty of solar security solutions out there to get you started. Here are just 5 units that fit the bill:

GE 45208 Smart Home Solar Cam Wireless Camera System: a motion detection surveillance system for your home or business. Can transmit videos 150 feet away without needing wires.

MAXSA Innovations 40225 Solar Floodlight: automatically turns on when motion is detected. It won’t need anything other than some sun-shine. It’s easy to install too.

Concept SL-100 32 LED Solar Security Motion Detector: not everything that moves is a threat to your home or business. With this system, you can monitor movements in your property without needing any complicated electrical system.

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EcoloBlu: Make Your Own Water

There are plenty of eco-friendly products that let you save the environment and save money at the same time. Not too many come close to what you get with EcoloBlu. I was lucky to hear about EcoloBlu on the radio a while back. I have always wondered about ways to generate clean water at home, and that is exactly what EcoloBlu does. It generates water out of thin air. Literally. The technology is not actually that complicated, but you can’t argue with the quality of water that you get with these systems. Here is how the company defines its products:

EcoloBlue™ is a state-of-the-art Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) that produces purified drinking water from the humidity in the air.To ensure the purified drinking water, EcoloBlue™ uses a multi-stage filtration system free of chemicals, using the “Filmtec Reverse Osmosis Membrane “, Carbon Filters and the “Phillips Ultra Violet” lamps, while the “Electrostatic Anti-bacteria & Anti-fungus” filter is cleaning the air in your home/office.

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5 Cool Green Auto Accessories

There are plenty of drivers who do not have the right tools in their car no matter where they go. That is not the best way to go out, considering that accidents happen. The last thing you want is being stuck on the road and not having a way to get yourself out of trouble. Having a way to charge your electronics on the go, clean your car, or just keep its battery going is more than ideal. These 5 cool products let you do just that:

Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer: keeps your battery’s charge at a safe level, so you will never have to deal with a dead battery ever again.

K3 Wind and Solar Mobile Charger: combines solar and wind charging technology to power up your mobile gadgets on the road.

IOGear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit: may not be a necessity, but it does let drivers drive more safely and answer their calls. Can handle multiple phones. (more…)

Save Energy with Westinghouse 64263 Chandelier

So you want to save energy at home and make your place as Eco friendly as possible? Adding a chandelier to your room is not exactly the best way to go with. But, I am a firm believer that one should not change his/her lifestyle dramatically to go green. You may not save as much energy that way, but we all did those small little things, things will add up, and we make progress. Westinghouse 64263 Chandelier is a cool item that lets you decorate your home without breaking the bank as far as your electricity bill is concerned. (more…)

4 Essential Energy Star Electronics for Summer

Not every area gets those tough summer days, but there are a lot of areas in the U.S. that do, especially if you live in the South. While you can always wear clothes and find other ways to keep yourself warm during winters, there is so much you can do during summer time to make yourself comfortable. You are going to need decent air conditioners, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers to keep your home as cool and comfortable as possible. Going with energy star items may not look like a big deal here, but it can end up saving you a lot of money if all your electronics meet those standards.

Without further ado, here are 4 energy star items that come handy for summer:

Sea Gull Lighting 1575BLE-15 Energy Star Ceiling Fan: if you don’t get too many hot summer days or just want to rest your air conditioner for the worst days, this ceiling fan can help. It’s powerful and energy efficient. Can make your room convenient fast.

Haier ESA3069 Energy Star Air Conditioner: if you are picking up a window air conditioner for your home, you may as well go with one that is energy efficient. This one fits the bill and is not that expensive. (more…)

5 Top Energy Star Dehumidifiers for Home

Nobody likes to have too much moisture in a room or basement. Too much moisture not only makes it difficult to spend time in your rooms, it can also contribute to mold growing all over your place. Beside, during hot summer days too much moisture would not be too much fun. If you have to add a dehumidifier to your house without adding too much to your energy bill, you’ve got to consider those energy star units. Picking up one energy star device may not bring down your costs too much by itself but these little things add up in the end.

Here are 5 cool dehumidifiers that are energy efficient too:

Frigidaire FAD504TDD 50-Pint Dehumidifier: picks up 50 pints per day in medium size area. It also removes harmful bacteria and allergens. It’s easy to clean up.

Soleus Air DP1-70-03 Portable Energy Star Dehumidifier: a portable dehumidifier that operates in low temperatures. It can remove 70 pints of water every 24 hours.

DeLonghi DD45 45 Pt. Energy Star Dehumidifier: has an adjustable humidistat that keeps you in control. Its frontal located tank and water level window make it easier to know when you need to take care of the located water.

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4 Cool Energy Star Dishwashers for Home

Let’s face it. As much as you want to reduce the number of electronics running in your house, there are certain things that you can’t get rid of. Dishwashers are among those things. They keep your dishes clean and save you a lot of time in the process. If you can’t ditch your dishwasher, you may as well invest in one that is more energy efficient. Here are 4 that fit the bill:

Danby Energy Star Portable Dishwasher: a 18-inches wide that is designed for those of you who want to move your dishwasher around your house. It’s not only energy efficient, it consumes less water too.

Samsung – 24″ Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: gives you a whole lot of bang for your buck. It makes sure you dishes are clean and even has a digital leak sensor. It’s energy efficient and pretty durable too.

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