We are sure you are smart enough to know that global warming looms large on our horizon. And, the way to play it safe would be to go green with a vengeance. Because if you don't, then chances are that sooner or later you'll be forced to comply with emission norms, international standards, the Kyoto Protocol and other scary sounding terms.
And hey, if you thought going green was only for cars, then you better think again. Being environmentally conscious or eco-friendly as they call it, is the new fashion badge on the block, as the likes of Ritu Kumar, J J Vallaya and Anan Singh will testify all of them being vociferous supporters of the green cause.
But guess what, going green has something for everyone even the geeks won't feel left out with corporations like Samsung launching eco-friendly and energy-efficient mobile phones like the W510 and the F268. So check out some more of these new-age, ultra-cool, smart toys and take the road to greenery Eco-friendly cellphone
W510 is Samsung's first mobile phone with bio-plastic, which has been made from natural material extracted from corns. The mobile phone has a water-soluble coating
Bluetooth headset
If you thought Bluetooth headsets couldn't get any better, think again. The Iqua Sun is the world's first solar powered Bluetooth headset. Light and compact, the Iqua Sun Bluetooth headset looks simple and modern in design, but delivers on performance. This headset combines first-rate technology with elegance and innovation, drawing its power directly from the sun giving you complete freedom, for the first time, from any charging devices. And amazingly, it is a very lightweight device, which fits directly into the ear and can be worn in complete comfort without the need for an uncomfortable ear hook. And if that wasn't enough, the headset boasts of an impressive standby time, and even has a talk time in complete darkness. So happy, eco-friendly yapping!
Solar Bags
Talking of solar-powered bags, check out the Voltaic solar bags, which are designed to contain and charge virtually all handheld gadgets. Thanks to the lightweight, tough, waterproof solar panels on the outside. The bigger bags produce enough power from a day of direct sunlight to fully charge a typical laptop. The smaller bags produce sufficient power from only an hour in direct sunlight, which is enough to last an iPod or a cellphone for at least a couple of hours. And all these bags come with a battery pack which stores any extra power generated, so it is available when you need it not just when the sun is up. The battery packs can also be charged using the included travel charger or car charger, making them just as useful with or without the sun. Talk about solar-power generators on the move!
Solar-powered MP3 player
Succeeding last year's Mega Player 521, MSI's Mega Player 540 digital audio player is housed in a white case, has a 4GB Hard Disk Drive, and even sports a solar cell built onto the back the of the device to power the player and recharge its battery. So not only do you get to while away those endless, long hours with a nearly inexhaustible cache of close to 1000 songs, but you also get to charge your MP3 player the smart way. Some smart music that!
Go green with your gadgets
Date: 2008-07-02
Mumbai:




