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4 Awesome Solar Chargers for Kindle and Other E-readers

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:20:03 +0000

The Kindle, NOOK, and other e-readers offer decent battery lives. You can use these e-ink devices for a few weeks per charge. If you plan to spend some time with your e-reader on the go, picking up a solar charger for it is not a bad idea. It is always nice to have the ability to charge your gadget everywhere you go. Here are 4 solar chargers you can use to charge your Kindle and other e-readers:

Solio Bolt Battery Pack + Solar Charger: not only charges your Kindle and Kindle Fire, it also has a 2000mAh rechargeable/replaceable battery that holds charge for up to a year.

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger: a high quality portable charger for Kindle, mp3 players, and other similar gadgets. The batter holds charge for up to 2 years.

Goal0 12301 Nomad 7M Solar Panel: a compact solar charger that can power up your Kindle, iPhone, and other small gadgets. The side pocket is useful too.

GB 5600mAh Li-Polymer Solar Charger: lets you charge your gadgets using sunlight or USB power. It has a 5600mAh inside.

These chargers use sunlight to charge your e-readers and mp3 players. Great to have with you outdoors.

3 Awesome Solar Cases for E-readers

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:19:01 +0000

Planning to take your Kindle or iPad with you outdoors? Your gadgets may offer decent battery life. But they won’t go forever. If you don’t anticipate having access to a power outlet where you are going, getting a solar case for your e-reader is a smart idea. These 3 solar cases can adds hours of power to your e-reader:

Solar Lighted Cover for Kindle 4: a solar lighted case for the Kindle 4. It provides you with 3 months of unplugged power.

Kudo Solar Case: this case gives you power for 10 days. You can charge it using indoor and outdoor light sources. It has a high capacity battery built-in.

Solar Cover for Kindle Touch 3G & WiFi: similar to the first case in this list but this one charges your Kindle Touch. It offers 3 months of unplugged power.

These solar cases are especially useful if you plan to spend some time with your e-reader outdoors. They use solar technology to charge your e-readers on the go. What’s not to like?

4 Cool Hemp Holders / Cases for iPad

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:18:31 +0000

Planning to take your iPad with you on the go? You are going to need a decent case, sleeve or carrying bag for it. We have always been a big fan of hemp accessories. These are not only eco-friendly but also durable. Here are 4 iPad cases/sleeves/holders that protect your tablet and are eco-friendly:

Tuff-Luv Multi-View Natural Hemp Case Cover: a versatile hemp case for iPad that serves as a stand for it as well. This is compatible with the iPad 3.

Ethnic Hmong Fabric iPad case: quite an elegant and unique iPad case. The front has a large piece of Hmong handmade embroidered fabric and the back is premium quality hemp and genuine leather.

Shibori organic cotton hemp pouch: an all purpose pouch made of leather, organic cotton and hemp. Fits the iPad but works for other gadgets too.

ColcaSac Uintah Shoulder Bag: an eco-friendly shoulder bag for MacBooks. It is made out of heavy duty hemp. Fits your iPad, Kindle, and other portable gadgets too.

Which one of these hemp accessories for iPad do you like the most?

3 Must See Portable Solar Products

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:21:59 +0000

The solar technology has all the potential in the world. The cost of adopting this technology may be a bit high at this point. But solar product will become more mainstream in the future. What’s nice about these products is the fact that you can take them with you anywhere the sun rises. Here are 3 portable products that come handy on the go:

Soltaic Spark Solar iPad Charger & Case: a pretty cool case and solar charger for iPad owners. The panel is waterproof.

Eco Traveler 16 in. Solar Laptop Messenger Bag: a cool messenger bag that lets you charge your GPS, cell phone, and other small devices on the go.

Eton Rukus Solar Bluetooth Sound System: this is a Bluetooth sound system with a solar panel. It has a USB port for mobile device charging. You get an E-ink display too.

These products are portable and give you access to solar energy on the go. They may not be cheap but are very convenient.

5 Cool Portable Air Conditioners For Summer

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:25:00 +0000

Winter and summer can both be challenging for those who want to spend as little as energy as possible and keep those bills low. Depending on the systems that you in your hoe, you may end up paying more for electricity in summer and gas in winter or vice versa. Cooling your house down during summer is not going to be cheap. But you do not want to sit in a hot room and sweat your way through summer. Not when you can pick up energy efficient and eco-friendly portable coolers for your rooms. These air conditioners will cool down your rooms and won’t cost you as much as your central air conditioner.

If you are looking to save some money on your energy bills this summer, these 5 eco-friendly air conditioners could be your answer:

Haier 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: an eco-friendly air conditioner that is not for the faint of heart. It’s designed to cool down a whole house. It has a 14,000 BTU and is RoHS compliant as well.

Friedrich P12B ZoneAire Portable Air Conditioner: takes advantage of environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant and has an EER of 8.8. Works with any type of window too.

SPT SF-609 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer: an evaporative air cooler with fan speed. It acts as a dehumidifier and ionizer too.

Soleus LX-100 10,000-BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner: this is a air conditioner, dehumidifier, and heater all fit into one device. It offers 10,000 BTU’s of air conditioning.

Sunpentown SF-608R: Evaporative Air Cooler: keeps you cool in an economical fashion. Has 10L water tank capacity. It does not completely replace an air conditioner but works great for spring and early summer.

Are you using a portable air conditioner at home?

3 Eco-Friendly Accessories for the iPad 3

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:18:44 +0000

The iPad 3 is the best tablet on the market currently. It has a beautiful screen and fast processor. It lets you watch movies, read e-books, and do all kinds of other neat things on it. In order to get the most out of your iPad, you will need to pick up a few accessories for it. Here are 3 eco-friendly iPad 3 accessories worth checking out:

CaseCrown REAL Wooden Stand: a wooden stand for tablets such as the iPad 3. It is easy to set up and portable.

Marware AHEV11 EcoVue for iPad 3: keeps your iPad 3 safe and has a cool hand strap too. This is made from RoHS compliant leather.

Eva eco-friendly iPad Purse: fits your iPads perfectly. It has recycled microsuede and recycled zippers. This is quite stylish too.

These 3 accessories keep your iPad safe and hold it for you. They are eco-friendly too.

3 Awesome Solar Chargers for Tablets

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:17:20 +0000

People are buying tablets like hot cakes these days. Devices such as iPad are quite useful. But their batteries don’t last more than a few hours. These 3 solar chargers let you use sunlight to charge your tablets:

Voltaic Spark Solar iPad Charger & Case: this is a lightweight, waterproof solar charger for iPad. It charges other tablets too.

The Solar Charging iPad Case: takes advantage of organic photovoltaic ink to turn indoor and outdoor light into electricity. It protects your iPad too.

Max Burton 12 volt PowerMate Solar Collector: charges your smartphones and tablets. This 12 volt charger handles smaller gadgets too.

What’s nice about these solar chargers is the fact that they work anywhere you can access some sunshine. What’s not to like?

4 Cool Bamboo Cases for iPad

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:17:13 +0000

Devices such as the iPad are capable of doing a lot of things. But they are not designed to be mistreated. It is so easy to scratch them or damage their screen. Bamboo cases for iPad not only look good but also protect your device against accidents. These 4 iPad bamboo cases are more than capable of protecting your tablet:

Weve iPad 2 Case: these are made from sustainable cork and bamboo. They protect your tablet and stay out of your way.

DODOcase for iPad 2/3: if you are looking for a handcrafted and beautiful iPad case with a bamboo core, these cases are worth checking out.

Limited Luxury Natural Light Bamboo Case: goes on and comes off easily. It has opening for your iPad 2′s camera.

BoxWave True Bamboo iPad 2 Case: protects your tablet against bumps and scratches. It gives you access to all the ports on your device too. It has cut out for speaker as well.

Bamboo cases are not for everyone. But they look pretty cool and are environment friendly. These are more than capable of keeping your tablet safe.

3 Portable Solar Chargers You Should See

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:13:46 +0000

Many of us carry multiple gadgets with us. Whether you are planning to carry an iPad or a simple cell phone with you during you trip, you probably want to have a way to keep it charged at all times. Picking up a solar charger saves you from having to look for a power outlet during your trip. These 3 solar chargers can handle the job beautifully:

Voltaic Spark Solar iPad Charger: a solar tablet case to keep your iPad charged at all times. It has a battery that holds a full iPad battery charge just in case you need it. It charges smartphones and other small gadgets too.

Goal0 12301 Nomad 7M Solar Panel: perfect if you plan to spend some time in the outdoors. As long as you have a clear, sunny sky, this gadget charges your iPhone and other small gadgets fast.

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger: this charges most USB-compatible portable gadgets. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. You can charge it with USB port or a wall plug too.

These portable solar chargers look decent and do more than enough to keep your gadgets charged as long as you have access to some sunlight. There is a lot to like about them.

3 Must Have Accessories for AeroGarden Gardens

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:16:18 +0000

AeroGarden gardens are very popular among folks who love planting their garden indoors. They are not that hard to maintain and let you cultivate your own tomato, vegetables, and other things at home. In order to keep your AeroGarden system going strong, you are going to need a few add-ons. Here are 3 products that help you get more out of your AeroGarden gardens:

Aerogarden ® Compatible Replacement Grow Sponges: contains 25 grow sponges for seed planting. It fits 7 pod AeroGarden models.

7-pod Aerogarden DIY kit with liquid nutrients: you not only get grow sponges that work with your system but also nutrients to keep your plants going.

AeroGarden Replacement Grow Bulbs: those of you who have owned your garden for a while know the importance of replacing its grow bulbs to make sure your plants grow up in a speedy fashion. These are not cheap but necessary to get.

These AeroGarden add-ons are not that expensive and let you keep going all year long. They are pretty useful for those of you who can stop planting indoors.