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RShut – Remote Computer Power Management

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 23rd, 2010

RShut - Computer Control Interface

RShut is an advanced remote computer power management tool for Windows 95 through to Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server. The tool allows you to shutdown or wake up any computer over a local network or the internet. This means your computer is only switched on when you need it to be on, saving you energy. (more…)

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Eco Button PC Energy Saving Device

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 3rd, 2009

Ecobutton PC Energy Saving Device

The Eco Button is a retro-fit device that you plug into your PC’s USB port that makes it quick and easy to put your computer into an energy saving mode. The button is designed to suspend your computer when you disappear to answer the phone, have some lunch, go to meetings, etc. When you return to your PC, just hit the button to quickly wake the computer up again, right where you left off! (more…)

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Energy and Paper Saving HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 19th, 2009

HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer

The HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer is an affordable office computer that saves both energy and paper. The HP LaserJet P2055dn includes duplex printing (printing on both sides of printer paper) by default, which means it’s already configured to save you paper. The printer also uses what HP calls it’s Instant On Technology which significantly reduces the time needed to warm up the fuser. (more…)

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Energy Efficient Acer S243HL 24inch LCD Monitor

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 18th, 2009

Acer S243HL Monitor

The Acer S243HL 24inch LCD Monitor is a super-slim 15mm thick monitor boasting full 1920 x 1080 high definition (HD) resolution, extremely high contrast ratio of up to 8,000,000:1, two HDMI interfaces and a nippy 2ms response time. Thanks to a special white LED design, the screen is mercury-free and uses 63% less energy compared to other monitors of this size. (more…)

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Macally Sustainable Bamboo Laptop Stand

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 13th, 2009

Bamboo Laptop Cooling Stand

Macally has launched some sustainable bamboo cooling stands for laptops. The stands are designed to go onto your desk, with the laptop on top of the stand. The stand includes two USB-powered 2.5″ (5cm) fans to help dissipate heat away from your laptop. There are two models, the EcoFan (fixed height) and EcoFanPro (adjustable height). (more…)

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USB Greenhouse – The Ultimate Office Plant

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 25th, 2009

USB Greenhouse Eco Gadget

For the ultimate gift for gardeners who work 9 to 5 in an office, there’s the new USB greenhouse gadget. The USB-powered greenhouse has an adjustable growth light, a computer interface to monitor the growth and well-being of the plant, some marigold seeds and enough artificial soil to get started. The computer software helps you monitor the growth of the plant, whilst providing an attractive part of your desk area. (more…)

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The FitPC 2 – 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz Low Power PC

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 18th, 2009

Fit PC 2

Fit PC have done it again (see their Fit PC slim), this time with the release of the Fit PC 2. The Fit PC 2 features a 1.1GHz or a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 160GB SATA Hard Drive, Gigabit LAN and has a peak load of just 9 Watts. (more…)

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HomePlug Adapter Hercules ePlug 200 Duo

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 13th, 2009

Hercules ePlug 200 Duo

The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a HomePlug Adapter that allows you to run a wired network over your existing mains cables. I run one of these networks already, and they are very impressive. The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a new model that saves up to 50% of the energy compared to conventional HomePlug Adapters. (more…)

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Maingear Pulse – High Performance Green Gamer PC

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 26th, 2009

Maingear Pulse

Typically when you see a low power PC, you’ll see really low power usage, but then a pretty low specification in terms of raw processing power. That’s all fine and good, except when you’re trying to do something that requires a little more power. The Maingear Pulse is touted as the world’s greenest gaming PC, consuming 40% less power compared to conventional gaming systems. (more…)

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D-Link Green Energy Saving Network Switch

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 24th, 2009

D-Link Green Network Switch

The D-Link Green DGS-2208 Network Switch is a 8 port gigabit network switch that saves energy compared to other network switches. The switch automatically detects which network ports are connected to an active system (e.g. a computer that’s switched on compared to a computer that’s switched off or in standby), and only provides power to the ports that are active. Additionally the switch can vary the amount of power usage depending on the length of wire between the switch and another device on the network. (more…)

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