Motorola has released its latest iDEN phone that is designed to meet "military standards" of durability. The iDEN i580 is water and dust resistant and sports Bluetooth, a MP3 player and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. Multiple push to buttons are … [Continue Reading]
Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
April 14, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Dimmable compact fluorescents are available, they are usually made with "cold cathode" technology. You can find dimmable bulbs here on Amazon. There's a 12 pack available here, and a dimmable compact fluorescent spotlight here. 1000 Bulbs also … [Continue Reading]
Inexpensive, Non-Toxic Solvent: Washing Soda
April 12, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Washing soda is an efficient substitute for conventional toxic solvents. It cuts grease, cleans petroleum oil, removes wax, and neutralizes odors in the same way that baking soda does. Washing soda is sodium carbonate — it is in the same family … [Continue Reading]
Portable Pen For All Environments: The Inka Pen
April 11, 2006 by 2 Comments
The Inka Pen attaches to a keyring and has a lightweight, stainless steel design. Using a pressurized ink cartridge, it writes at any angle, temperature, altitude and even underwater. The pen is made in the U.S. and has a lifetime warranty. Available … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Repurposing: Twist & Spout
April 10, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Here's a way to reuse virtually any soda or water bottle with a screw-on cap. It's called the Twist & Spout, and it comes in two varieties. Use the Garden style to create a watering can. Use the Kitchen style to make those two-liter soda bottles easy … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Power Adaptor: PowerSquid
April 8, 2006 by 3 Comments
This piece of electrical cordage is called a PowerSquid. It lets you connect multiple devices, even with big power converters, to a single outlet. It even has its own home page. They also have version that incorporate surge protection and other … [Continue Reading]
Steam Cleaning Washer For the Home
April 6, 2006 by 1 Comment
This washer from LG Electronics uses steam to clean your clothes. Steam washers are common in the industrial world, but this is the first one available for the home. LG says the washer “remove creases from your garments, eliminating the need for … [Continue Reading]
Now Available: Very Efficient: Toilet Lid Sinks
April 6, 2006 by 3 Comments
These sinks are finally available in the U.S. They sit atop your toilet and replace the lid. When you flush the toilet, the clean water that would go straight down the toilet is first routed up through a spigot to dispense pure water for hand … [Continue Reading]
Tumi Electrical Adaptor for Travel
March 31, 2006 by 1 Comment
From Tumi comes this device that combines many electrical adaptors into one. It has configurations for 120 countries, all in one unit. Available from: Tumi ($50) … [Continue Reading]
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