The Gramo Speakers are the creation of Pekka Salokannel. The speakers fold out into a gramaphone-styled speaker that you can connect to your music player. The top three panels of the speaker contain solar panels which are used to top up the battery on your MP3 player or iPod.
The is a compact low-energy DAB digital radio, which comes highly recommended by the Energy Savings Trust. The Pure Ecoplus One uses less than half the energy of most other DAB radios, and less than a third of the energy when in standby mode.
A Bose press release has detailed the design of a new energy-efficient Bose sound system, designed specifically for eco-friendly cars. The new Bose system is 30% smaller, 40% lighter, and uses 50% less energy compared to conventional Bose sound systems, without sacrificing quality.
The Active Trax Audio Player eco-gadget is an amplifier and FM radio that can charge up using solar power, hand power (via the handle) and good ol’ AC mains power. Using a 3.5mm audio jack, you can play your iPod or any other MP3 music player that has a standard headphone socket.
MTI Micro has announced the release of its portable fuel cell charger for gadgets like MP3 players and digital cameras. The new aspect of this charger is that the fuel cell is a removable cartridge, which can be re-filled by an authorised refilling centre. Each cartridge gives the user 25W hours of power, typically translating...
JVC have released an unusual product that combines speakers with plant pots! The speakers are made from eco-friendly plastic that are easily linked together, a bit like lego in a way.
If you’re travelling anywhere, one of the most irritating situations is that your music player dies; the batteries have run out of juice. That’s why I like the , as you charge it up by hand-power. Refreshingly for a media player, it fully supports major music formats including Apple AAC, Microsoft WMA, MP3, and OGG...
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you know that surfing the web over WiFi or 3G will drain the battery fairly quickly, compared to listening to music or playing the odd game. However, this creative leather charger case from Brando allows you to charge up your iPhone or iPod Touch when you’re on...
The Audioengine A5N Speaker System is a high-end music speaker product that allows you to listen to your music from your iPod, MP3 player, Airport Express, LCD TVs, DVD players, PDAs, laptops and more. What’s interesting about this product from an eco perspective is that it uses eco friendly technology, highly sustainable bamboo as part...
If you want to exploit wind power, you’d normally need a monstrous wind turbine that would cost you thousands. Wind power is probably the most efficient of alternative energy sources for residential uses. Unfortunately, the cost of such a system along with the wind requirements precludes people from wanting to use it. However, this neat...
