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[ June 3rd, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

While batteries are not normally something that one gets all warm and tingly over, Energizer is doing something interesting with their Energi To Go charging line. They seem to be getting serious about making stuff other than disposable batteries, which we all know are evil. (more…)
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[ April 29th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

The Gramo speakers are an enticing little concept. The speakers themselves resemble an old gramophone horn, whether this adds to their ability to project sound or not, I don’t know, but the shape gives the speakers a good amount of surface area to allow the solar panels to turn the sun’s rays into audible tunes. An on-board battery stores power for partying after dark, volume is adjusted by touch and they fold up into a pocketable size when not in use. (more…)
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[ January 18th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

About a month ago I decided to give a low-power (but new) Solaris system that I had lying around a new lease of life. The two alternatives for it were Ubuntu or XP, Vista would have been a push but might have worked, but I saw no reason to torture myself. I opted for XP because of my software requirements. (more…)
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[ October 23rd, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Paul Villinski’s Emergency Response Studio is a solar-powered trailer that is designed to be used as a mobile studio. The trailer that formed the basis for the design was salvaged and it was built with the intention of allowing artists to quickly establish themselves in post-disaster areas so that they can start creating - because you know that people need freshly-produced modern art like they need food or water.

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[ October 14th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Clothing with solar panels in it has always looked way too geeky to attract much interest, but when you throw Ermenegildo Zegna into the mix, things do get a little more interesting. This Zegna solar-power ski jacket features solar panels that have been discretely incorporated, allowing wearers to charge up their portable devices while they are on the slopes (hopefully they don’t suck at skiing, crash and bust up their precious devices in the process).
Price: $1350 (oh well). [Affluent Page via Born Rich]
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