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 »
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LightCap 300 Solar Powered Lantern & Water Bottle
I am going camping this weekend, and I am stoked! To be honest, I am also a bit apprehensive as I have not gone camping since…hmm…since I was a little girl. This trip is just an overnighter and shouldn’t be that much of a shock for this pampered person. Anyhow, roughing it out and being one with Mother Nature is always good from time to time. It would have been perfect if I had one of these water bottles with me. I stumbled upon the LightCap 300 Solar Powered Lantern & Water Bottle at Amazon, and my interest was immediately caught. It’s really just a water bottle (definitely need drinking Read more »
Eco-Friendly Lighting
“Turn your lights down low And pull your window curtains; Oh, let Jah moon come shining in – Into our life again…” Bob Marley fans would recognize those words in a heartbeat, and while I am not that much of a Marley fan, this song has been playing in my head for the longest time. I guess my nighttime lighting at home just fits the song perfectly – or vice versa. Read more »
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 »










