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2 Cool Bamboo Speakers You Should Not Miss

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:14:05 +0000

I don’t know about you but I am a big fan of gadgets that are made out of natural and eco-friendly material. Bamboo speakers certainly fit the bill. If you are picking up a bamboo speaker, you want to make sure you invest in one that gives you a good bang for your buck. Here are 2 bamboo speakers that fit the bill:

iBamboo Speaker: designed for iPhone and iPhone 4S, this cool bamboo speaker amplifies sound without needing any power. It can hold your iPhone on all kinds of surfaces.

Audioengine A5+ Bamboo Speakers: a premium set of speakers for your computers and audio sources. It is compatible with Mac or PC. It has built-in power amplifiers, 50 watt per channel RMS.

If you need a bamboo speaker system to get a more fun music experience at home, the above products are worth checking out.

3 Affordable Tire Gauges Worth Checking Out

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:09:38 +0000

Owning a car comes with its responsibilities. You are going to have to take time to maintain your car to make it running as smoothly as possible. Measuring the air pressure in your tires is a must if you want your car to run without any issues. There is no need to pick up a sophisticated, expensive gadget to do this. These 3 tire gauges are compact, affordable, and get the job done:

Michelin MN-12279 Digital Programmable Tire Gauge: it is a compact tire gauge with a flashlight. The display resolution is 0.1 PSI.

Accutire MS-4355GB Programmable Tire Gauge: it measures PSI from 5-99 pound units. It records factory recommended pressure for your car too.

Michelin MN-4410B Pistol Grip Gauge: another compact tire gauge that helps you get more miles out of your tires. It’s pistol grip handle makes this easy to use.

If you want your tires to last you for a long time, you need to look after them. Gauging their PSI from time to time would certainly help.

3 Gadgets To Monitor Your Energy Usage With

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:08:28 +0000

Paying more than you have to for energy is not a smart idea. But if you do not pay attention to troublesome pieces of electronics in your home, you are going to end up paying more than you should and waste some energy in the process. Thanks to these 3 gadgets you can monitor your energy usage at home:

Belkin Conserve Insight F7C005q Energy-Use Monitor: tells you how much each device in your home costs you on an annual basis. It also tells you how adding new devices will impact your bill.

Home Energy Monitor: shows your energy usage in dollars and kilowatts. All you have to do is install two sensors to your power cables and a wireless transmitter will send usage data directly to the display in real time.

Black & Decker EM100B Power Monitor: tracks your energy usage minute by minute. It includes a weatherproof sensor. It works with 4 AA batteries.

If you want to find out what is contributing to your large energy bills, the above energy monitors have you covered.

3 Affordable Food Processors for your Kitchen

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:14:17 +0000

Having a food processor in your kitchen can make your life a whole lot easier. It can help you eat more healthy food and save yourself time putting your food together. There are plenty of expensive food processors around. Here are 3 food processors that don’t cost a fortune:

Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor: this cool food processor does the slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, grating for you. It has dishwasher safe parts.

Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Food Processor: a mini and affordable food processor for your kitchen. It has auto-reversing blade to get things done.

Hamilton Beach 70610 500-Watt Food Processor: it has a 500-watt motor. This is a 10-cup food processor. The bowl, lid, and blades are dishwasher-safe.

If you need an affordable food processor for slicing, grinding, and preparing your food, the above products are worth checking out.

6 Eco Friendly Cases for Your E-Readers

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:40:51 +0000

E-readers are highly in demand these days. More people are relying on devices such as Kindle & iPad to read books at home and on the go. If you have picked up these e-readers, you are going to need a decent case to go with them. These 6 eco friendly cases for NOOK, Kindle, and iPad are well worth trying:

Marware Eco-Vue for Kindle Fire Cover: a stylish and eco-friendly case for the Kindle Fire. It has RoHS compliant, eco-friendly leather exterior.

BoxWave Quorky Kindle Fire Pouch: developed for the latest generation Kindle Touch. It has cork exterior and protects your device against shocks and bumps.

San Lorenzo Eco-Friendly Regenerated Leather Kindle 3 Case: it is made from material that are 95% renewable. Strong enough to protect your Kindle against accidents.

BoxWave True Bamboo iPad 2 Case: this attractive case protects your iPad 2 against bumps and scratches. It is made from true Bamboo.

Reveal Bamboo iPad Case with stand for iPad: this case is useful for those of you who own the first generation iPad. It can work as a stand for your device.

Kroo 12103 Eco-Friendly FELT Case: can handle NOOK, Playbook, and any ereader that is 7 inches in size or smaller.

These cases not only protect your e-reader devices, they are also eco-friendly too. What’s not to like?

4 Cool Bamboo Cases for iPhone

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:42:37 +0000

Apple products have been getting better in terms of being green. You still want to make sure the accessories that you pick up for your devices are eco friendly. If you happen to own an iPhone, getting a bamboo case for it would be nice. These 4 bamboo cases are worth checking out:

Natural Wood Bamboo Shell Case: a good looking bamboo case for iPhone 4. It fits your device perfectly and keeps scratches away.

Bamboo Case for iPhone 4/4S: this natural case protects your iPhone 4 against accidents. It is lightweight and slim.

DG Case for IPhone 4: provides your iPhone with full body protection but doesn’t cost a whole lot. It is thin and lightweight.

Vers Handcrafted Wood Shell Case: it is designed for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. It has moisture resistant coating which helps.

Bamboo cases are not perfect but they look decent and are environment friendly. These 3 cases are well worth checking out if you own an iPhone.

4 Green Pressure Cooker Sets for Kitchen

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:44:17 +0000

Pressure cookers are a must have for any kitchen. Whether you are making pasta, rice, or just a vegetable soup, you can rely on pressure cookers to get the job done fast. Unfortunately, not all pressure cookers can be considered ec0-friendly. Some just spend way too much energy (and are not efficient in that). While some others use materials that are not friendly to the environment. These 4 green pressure cookers can get the job done without introducing anything harmful to the environment:

Kuhn Rikon 6-Piece Duromatic Duo Pressure Cooker Set: has a 5-1/4-quart pressure cooker and a 2-1/8-quart pressure fry pan to help you prepare your food while saving 70% energy in the process.

Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set: Fagor is known for its focus on environmentally sound working conditions for employees and energy efficiency for consumers. This pressure-cooker set is more than enough for most kitchens. It includes 4-quart pot, 6-quart pot, pressure-cooker lid, tempered glass lid, and a stainless-steel steamer basket.

Kuhn Rikon 3150 Duromatic Trio 12-Piece Pressure Cooker Set: if you have just bought a home or need a green cooking solution for your small business, this comprehensive cooker set may be right for you.

Prestige Apple Aluminum Pressure Cooker: a durable pressure cooker for your kitchen. It is shaped almost like an Apple for easier cooking.

Who says cooking can’t be green?

3 Cool Convection Ovens for your Kitchen

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:40:06 +0000

You don’t have to wait for the holidays to throw parties together or cook decent food. But having the right tools can certainly help. Convection ovens are especially handy as they can cook your food and save some energy in the process. Here are 3 convection ovens that could prove handy in your kitchen:

Secura Digital Halogen Infrared Turbo Convection Countertop Oven: it provides oven quality cooking with microwave-like speed. This is great for low fat cooking.

NuWave 20326 Pro Tabletop Oven: a cool digital-controlled infrared oven that uses conduction, convection, and infrared radiant heat to cook your food.

Morningware HO1200M-WOR Infrared Halogen Oven: it prepares your food 50 percent faster and saves a lot of energy in the process. It uses conduction, convection, halogen, and infrared technology to get the job done.

These convection ovens make preparing your food at the comfort of your home more convenient. They are quite fast too.

3 Eco Friendly Cases for the Kindle Fire

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:44:28 +0000

The Kindle Fire is one of the most popular tablets around. The device is no iPad killer but is cheap. It is a very capable Android tablet though. If you are picking up one of these tablets, you should also spend in a decent case for it. These 3 eco-friendly cases for the Kindle Fire more than protect your tablet:

Marware Eco-Vue for Kindle Fire Cover: a RoHS compliant case for the Kindle Fire. It has a cool hand strap and space for your business cards.

BoxWave Quorky Amazon Kindle Fire Pouch: a stylish sleeve for your Kindles. This has a cork exterior. Protects your gadget against bumps.

Kroo Eco-Friendly FELT Cover Case for Kindle Fire: another exciting carrying case for the Kindle Fire. It has a zipper pocket and detachable hand strap. It works for other tablets of the same size.

Which case have you picked up for your Kindle Fire tablet?

4 Cool Goal0 Solar Products for Outdoors

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:44:31 +0000

Have you ever been stuck outdoors hoping and praying to find a way to get your essential accessories such as cell phones and GPS devices charged? Maybe you want to power up your laptop outdoors. Whichever the case, Goal0 products are well worth a look. These products can help you power up your gadgets as long as you have access to some sun-shine.

Here are 4 Goal0 solar chargers that can get you out of trouble in the outdoors:

Goal0 12301 Nomad 7M Solar Panel: the one we use in your family heavily. It is very compact and can charge cell phones, iPhones, and other comparable devices. It won’t do the job for your laptop but this is still pretty neat.

Goal0 22003 Escape 30M Solar Panel Briefcase: this 30 watt mono-crystalline solar panel briefcase is quite compact and perfect to use in your vehicle or outdoors. Its case will protect your solar panels. It has pop out leg stands to provide you with an optimal level of sunshine.

Sherpa 50 Adventure Kit: a more powerful solar panel that can be folded and taken outdoors easily. This is water resistant and can handle bad weather. You can also store energy for future use. What’s not to like?

Goal0 12401 Nomad 13.5M Solar Panel: provides more juice in the outdoors to charge your iPad and other more powerful gadgets.

Do you own any portable solar charger? Please share your favorite product below.