The Guide To Efficient Living
The AmbientLED from Philips is the latest LED light designed to replace the 60 watt bulbs in people's homes. Unlike older LEDs I tested, this light is definitely up to that job. It gives off 800 lumens of warm light, while running on 12 watts. It's … [Continue Reading]
The newest hybrid model isn't a car, but the world's first hybrid solar energy plant that went on the grid last week in Martin County Florida. The Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center is Florida Power and Light's (FPL) latest innovation to … [Continue Reading]
For the average bike commuter, the idea of owning a handcrafted, custom fit bicycle used to be just a pipe dream. But with the increasing popularity of the annual North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS) sales of custom made bikes are rising and … [Continue Reading]
The best rechargeable D size batteries are the new LSD Ni-MH (low self-discharge Nickel-Metal Hybride) cells. These new Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are able to retain a charge for a year, making them suitable for using in flashlights and other … [Continue Reading]
LED TVs are a type of LCD TV that use LED lights to illuminate the screen. In full-array LED TVs the light emitting diodes are embedded across the entire back of the panel, while other models are edge-lit, where the LEDs are arranged around the sides … [Continue Reading]
Noise canceling headphones work their magic by producing sound frequencies that directly counter the sounds of ambient noise, while still allowing desired sounds (such as music) to come through crystal clear. Full-size noise canceling headphones can … [Continue Reading]
LEDs offer the best energy efficiency of any widely available lighting technology. And LED lights contain no mercury, as opposed to the compact fluorescent bulbs that have become so common. But recent reports suggest that LEDs may have their own … [Continue Reading]
Prepaid cell phones have recently seen a surge in consumer interest as a recession-friendly option for mobile communication. With no contract to sign, prepaid cell phones are an attractive option for those who don't want a large monthly bill or to be … [Continue Reading]
The best commuter bikes for 2011 present a wide variety of styles and components to best suit personal needs. Bike manufacturers have answered the call to the increased population of bike commuters by designing full lines of commuter specific bikes. … [Continue Reading]
Back in 2008, digital cameras fell into two basic categories: point-and-shoot cameras, and digital single-lens reflex cameras (digital SLRs or DSLRs). Now, there's a new camera category that attempts to bridge this divide: Four Thirds Cameras. These … [Continue Reading]
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