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Free energy with the solar plant

Free energy with the solar plant

If like most geeks you have a lot of gadgets, charging them is an issue. Being price conscious I often worry about the electrical bill and in my case I get the bill at the end of the year. I used to never turn off my computer but now I turn it off every night or if I’m away more then a couple of hours. That’s where solar power comes in. In the Netherlands there are homes already fitted with solar panels which generate power when spring starts all the way to end of the summer. But for us with a smaller budget there is a product concept: The Solar Read more »

Cheap, compact charging stations: the IDAPT i2 and i3

Cheap, compact charging stations: the IDAPT i2 and i3

If there’s one thing that bugs me the most about owning a lot of power-guzzling gadgets, it’s the fact that they can take up so much space and wall outlets, plus create a nice trip hazard with all the cabling. I’ve already done away with (nearly) all of the gizmos that won’t take rechargeable batteries, but I’m still left with power bricks and USB cables, and when I’ve looked a charging stations before they’ve tended to be expensive — or perhaps I just assumed they’d be expensive. Enter the IDAPT i2 and i3 charging stations: two/three port charging stations complete with six popular charging tips. Twenty-two tips are available, claiming Read more »

Desk Genie: All-in-one cellphone stand, charger, USB hub, card reader

Desk Genie: All-in-one cellphone stand, charger, USB hub, card reader

When you’re after an all-singing, all-dancing desktop accessory offering multiple functions, you could do worse than investing in a Desk Genie. First up, it’s a stand for your mobile phone. It uses a high-tech rubber sticky surface that holds your cellphone in place yet leaves no marks on the handset. It comes with multiple charger tips so, no matter what brand of cellphone you have, you can recharge the battery. There are also two USB ports and four card reader slots, so you can transfer data and charge or use all your USB gadgets as well. It’s all powered via USB, and if you want to use it on mains Read more »

New Travel Gadget: Neuber Energy Sun Bag

New Travel Gadget: Neuber Energy Sun Bag

One of the main things that concerns me when packing for a trip (whether it’s to the beach or to visit my hometown) is how I am going to lug around all my gadgets and their respective chargers. Most of the time, I just have a separate bag where I put all the cords and toys together so I know exactly where to pull them out of when the time arises. Here’s a neat little invention that can solve those issues – the Neuber Energy Sun Bag. It’s basically a carrying bag and charger all in one. It has some Konarka Power Plastic solar panels on the outside, ensuring that Read more »