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5 Attractive Energy Efficient Monitors For Work

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:53:37 +0000

So you want to go green at home or at work? The best way to do it is by tackling those small little things that can consume a lot of energy. There are a a lot energy star electronics that you can use at home or in your office to save energy and help save the planet. One of those little gadgets that we all use at home or at work is our monitor. Monitors may not be energy hogs like some home appliances, but they still consume energy, which means getting an energy star monitor can go a long way towards helping you save money on your electricity bill and consuming less energy.

There are plenty of energy star monitors you can choose from. My personal preference is those bigger monitors. Large monitors (22+) are much more easier to work with. They do enhance your overall experience at home or office, which is why you should give these 5 cool energy efficient monitors a try:

ASUS MS238H – 23-Inch Wide LED Monitor: a HD 1920 x 1080 monitor that can save you up to 40% in energy consumption. Has HDMI, DVI (with HDMI to DVI dongle), and VGA.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27-Inch MC007LL/A: not a cheap monitor by any means, but it is a must have for those who do design work and are looking for a professional quality display. Has 2560-by-1440-pixel resolution.

HP 2509m 25-Inch Diagonal Full HD LCD Monitor: one of the best monitors around. HP’s monitor provides you with a vivid picture for much less money. Has 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD Monitor: a super high quality 26 inch monitor that gives you plenty of space to tackle your applications on Windows or your Mac. It’s not that cheap, but it’s large. Once you use it, you are going to be hooked on it.

LG W2353V-PF 23-Inch Class Widescreen LCD Monitor: one of the best 23 inch monitors around. Enjoy full 1080P videos on your monitor right at your desk. Don’t forget to get your work done before wandering around to find HD videos to watch on this monitor.

There are of course plenty of other monitors you can choose from. But if you are into energy efficient monitors and don’t want to spend a fortune to get them, you should give the above 5 monitors a serious consideration.

5 Energy Saver Gadgets For Home

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:53:42 +0000

Saving energy and spending not more than you have to is not only good for our planet but for your pocket as well. Who wants to pay hundreds of dollars in energy bill each and every month. It’s true that some in some seasons you are going to have to spend more energy than in others. At the same time, there are steps you can take to save energy. For starters, you can insulate your home to make sure you don’t waste energy. You also want to pick up gadgets that don’t spend too much energy.

There is a difference between picking up energy star gadgets and trying to save money with energy saving gadgets. It’s true that energy star gadgets are more energy efficient than their non-compliant counterparts. At the same time, if you pick up too many of them, they still add to your energy bill. If you want to save energy at home, you want to avoid picking up more gadgets and replace the existing ones with those that save you energy. With that in mind, here are 5 energy saver gadgets that save you money:

Bye Bye Standby BBSBUSA Energy Saving Kit: cuts power to your electrical devices at the flick of a switch and turns off electronics that are in stand-by mode.

PC TrickleSaver Energy Saver: if you have connected peripheral devices to your PC, you want to make sure they are turned off when you are not using your PC. That’s exactly what this gadget does.

EQ Energy Efficient Room Heater And Air Purifier: since a lot of us are experiencing cold winters in the U.S., it’s always wise to pick up a heater that saves energy and keeps you warm. This energy saver heater does that and purifies your air as well.

Grandrich ES-143 3-Light Energy Saving Tree Lamp: if you need to light up your living room or your house in general, what a better way to do that than using an energy saving lamp system. This is one of those.

American Fluorescent DDU28LED Diode 28 Undercabinet Light: your lights consume a lot of energy if you are not using the right lamps. Going with fluorescent lamps can help you save energy and money without changing your life style. American Fluorescent DDU28LED is going to be helpful in your kitchen.

Your take: what steps are you taking to save energy at home?