Archive for 2009
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 12th, 2009
We’ve all seen the rather bland solar-powered lights for the garden. Usually a black or silver post with a faint glowing LED light mounted at the top. If you fancy something that looks far more attractive, then the Frosted Scroll Solar-Powered Lantern might be of interest. The lanterns have an internal battery that’s charged via the solar panel, giving you a maximum of 8 hours of bright white glow per charge. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 9th, 2009
LG have launched a new phone called the LG GD510, nicknamed “Pop”, which is a touchscreen cellphone with a 3” WQVGA screen, large solar panel on the back, and a 3MP camera with autofocus technology. The LG GD510 has been designed to offer a rich, but limited, set of features in a compact and easy to use mobile phone, which is targeted at consumers who want a touchscreen phone without all the bells and whistles or the eye-watering price tag.
The LG GD510 Solar Panel case is now finally available! Just £24.99 plus delivery! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 8th, 2009
Got loads of portable gadgets? Finding a charger for all of your devices can be hard work, as they all have different adapters, voltages and current ratings. However, the Freeloader Portable Universal Solar Charger allows you to exploit the sun’s energy to charge all of your devices, since it features the adapters needed to charge pretty much all common portable devices. The Freeloader can charge phones, games consoles, MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, 2-way radios and Bluetooth headsets! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 7th, 2009
The Green Glazed Ceramic Solar Sphere Lantern is a quaint solar light that is perfect for a conservatory, kitchen window, or any windowsill really. The lantern looks very much like its candle-lit counterpart, except without the need for candles. This means you don’t need to worry about finding eco-friendly candles, or indeed the fire risk from having lit candles around the home. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 6th, 2009
The amusingly named Fatboy Tank is a large water vessel designed for your garden to store an impressive 650 gallons of harvested rain water. The tanks only measure 7’6″ (2.29m) w x 6’7″ (2m) h x 2’4″ d (0.71m) and are designed to be free-standing on a level area of ground. The tank is made from a UV stabilised high density polyethylene, which means light does not penetrate the tanks and therefore prevents algae from growing inside the tanks. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 5th, 2009
The Colour Changing Solar-Powered Coasters are nothing more than a little fun and style. The drinks coasters are durable plastic coaster that charges up during the day using a solar panel. When you switch them on at night for a garden party, they cycle through a range of bright colours to give you a funky table-top lighting system. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 2nd, 2009
The Guiding Light Mailbox is a simple but very practical solar-powered gadget for your home, making it easier for emergency vehicles, delivery services, home buyers, old friends and contractors to find your house when its dark.
It’s pretty hard to read house numbers at night, so this simple widget charges up during the day and lights up when it gets dark, making it really obvious what your house number is. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 1st, 2009
Want to brighten up your study, conservatory or bedroom with a some rainbows? The Window Mounted Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker uses a solar panel that gently turns the attached genuine Swarovski Crystal in the sun light. As the crystal turns in the light, it causes the white sunlight to refract within the crystal, creating the array of bright colours that appear within a rainbow. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 1st, 2009
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 30th, 2009
The PUYL is a combined bicycle pump and a hand-powered torch in one, perfect for cyclists everywhere. Designed by industrial designerKai Malte Roever, the pump uses the motion of a magnet through copper coils to generate electricity. This electricity is used to charge a battery which then powers the LED-based light bulb at the end of the pump. (more…)
