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Energy efficient and other ‘green’ related stories.

NEC save the world

We recently announced that Fujitsu-Siemens had broken the laws of physics have produced a monitor that uses ‘zero watts’ while in standby, and is therefore better friends with the environment. Although the gains per monitor are small, if every monitor in the world used this technology, the difference would be worthwhile.
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Dell Studio Hybrid PC

They’re cute, colorful, and coming to a home near you!  Though we had heard about them and knew they were coming, Dell certainly surprised us with the quick launch of the Dell Studio Hybrid computers.  Those seeking a Mac Mini or an Eee PC may want to consider the computer as an [...]

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The ‘OLPC’

Microsoft has officially completed the OLPC version of Windows XP, and is ready to begin the distribution process. The operating system has been watered down to support the low-end computers, and is only intended for use on the OLPC systems; computers designed primarily for users in poor countries.  Through the barebones version of XP, [...]

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Sharp 26-inch Solar Powered TV

At the G8 summit in Japan, Sharp has unveiled a new prototype 26-inch television that is powered completely by solar energy.  The company developed the product for the many parts of the world where TV signals are available, yet reliable power is not.
The new prototype TV uses 25% of the power [...]

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Sony Bravia KDL-32JE1

At an event in Japan, Sony introduced a new 32-inch ‘Green’ LCD TV. The new Bravia consumes approximately 82 watts of energy versus the normal 125 watts for the same output.
Other features include WXGA (1366×768 pixel) resolution, 2500:1 contrast ratio, 178 degree viewing angle, and 2 HDMI ports. This new energy [...]

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Samsung W510 and F268

Going green seems to be all the rage these days and handset manufacturer Samsung has joined the party. The company introduced a pair of handsets in Korea today that are using bioplastic material made from cornstarch that excludes some environmentally un-friendly materials such as brominated flame retardants and polyvinyl chlorides.
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LG Flatron W2255TE

LG Electronics announced what they are calling “the world’s most energy efficient monitor”, the Flatron W2255TE. This 22-inch widescreen monitor has a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, 2ms response time, 10000:1 contrast ratio, and a 170 degree viewing angle. Most importantly, the monitor promises a 45% reduction in power consumption.
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It is being reported that a patent has been filed by Apple that shows solar power as a power source for iPods, iPhones, and notebook computerss. In the patent, Apple suggests using solar panels located behind the LCD screen of the mobile device, which would absorb ambient light for its power source.
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Triumph’s Solar Powered Bra

We’re all for the worlds of fashion and technology meeting up once in a while, but this particular Fashion/Tech love child kinda scares us a bit. Triumph International Japan, a lingerie manufacturer, today showed off a green (literally) solar powered bra. What does a bra need power for you ask? [...]

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PhysOrg.com has posted a story about a new Fujitsu Siemens monitor that uses a claimed 0 watts of power when in standby mode. This new monitor uses a special relay switch that shuts down the monitor completely when the signal from the PC is lost. This sounds like a kinda obvious thing to [...]

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