Green Gadgets - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Tech toys don’t have to be power hogs – give electronic gifts that are energy efficient or even help save money.

Wind-Up Universal Remote Control $34 Why it's green: Treat that electronics-nut in your life with this gadget — a remote that won’t quit. Just wind up your remote with the Jog Shuttle, which stores enough power for a week. Control up to six devices without ever having to worry about batteries again. Recommended by: The Daily Green
L.L.Bean Solar Dynamo Radio Light $30 Why it's green: A must-have item for your emergency kit, bedside stand, or car. Compact and portable, it operates by solar, hand-crank, or battery power. Receives AM, FM, and all seven NOAA weather stations, plus has a cell phone charger and LED flashlight. Recommended by: EcoHuddle

Bamboo Digital Photo Frame $45 Why it's green: Help that sentimental soul in your life save on photo-printing waste with this digital picture frame. Made from bamboo, this energy-efficient picture frame boasts 128MB of memory. Make it extra-special by loading some favorite shots first. Recommended by: The Daily Green
Novothink Solar Surge $70 Why it's green: Thanks to high-tech solar panel technology, you can use the power of the sun to charge your iPhone with this solar-charging skin. Recommended by: TreeHugger

Devotec Solar-Powered Speakers $84 Why it's green: Take your tunes to the park (or anywhere else) with this nifty speaker. It’s Bluetooth-enabled, so you won’t necessarily need cables, and a solar panel means it will generate its own electricity in sunny spots. Recommended by: The Daily Green
The Energy Detective $200 to $320 Why it's green: The simple-to-use device lets you monitor your home’s electricity usage in real-time so you can learn more about conserving energy and saving money. Best of all, you won’t be surprised when your monthly bill arrives. Recommended by: Green Picks

SideWinder Cell Phone Charger $29 Why it's green: Two minutes of cranking this small, light, and powerful portable cell phone charger delivers 5 to 6 minutes of talk time or up to 30 minutes of standby. Includes adapter tips for most models of Nokia, LG, Samsung, Kyocera, Sony, Ericsson, and more. Recommended by: Green Picks
ATP EarthDrive $16 to $50 Why it's green: The world’s first recyclable USB drive, appropriately named the EarthDrive. With years of development and research, the EarthDrive is designed and built using the maximum amount of biodegradable materials, resulting in a fully recyclable product. Recommended by: EcoHuddle

Color-Changing LED Night Light $6.50 Why it's green: Using only 0.8 watts and lasting 100,000 hours, this little light will illuminate dark hallways practically forever. A photocell automatically turns it on at dusk and off at dawn. Recommended by: Green Picks
HP Ionic Styling Hair Dryer $160 Why it's green: Look good and feel good about the planet with the only energy-efficient hair dryer that's made in the U.S. It uses half the energy of other dryers. Plus, this dryer has a lifetime warranty, so it's truly an investment piece. Recommended by: Green Picks

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Posted by Geraldine Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:45am PST
i'm hoping that you can discover a gadgets that more progressive and more effective!!!!
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Posted by nado432003 Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:12am PST
These items are good for all family
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Posted by moni Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:41am PST
There are many useful ideas. We have to learn how can be used renewable energy in our life.
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