Lenovo has released a range of new LCD monitors that are probably the greenest monitors available. The new Thinkvision L2440x monitor received Greenpeace’s highest rating in their Green Electronics Survey 2008 (PDF File). Recently, I had a chance to review the Thinkvision L2440p 24″ widescreen LCD monitor. The L2440p uses only 30 watts to power… [Continue Reading]
“Stick Screen” Room Dividers
January 27, 2006 by Leave a Comment
These eye-catching room dividers, designed by Globalhaus, are made with hundreds of very thin pieces of timber. They are available under “Clearance” from CorporateCulture in Australia — the price is $905 AUD ($680 USD). Found via Inhabitat.
3Form Introduces Innovative “Boomerang” Room Dividers
November 4, 2005 by 1 Comment
3Form is introducing a new furniture system called the Boomerang Screen, which is a flexible, tool-free divider system that both encapsulates and divides space. It’s made with 3Form’s Ecoresin (40% post-industrial recaptured material). Designed by k_now, the boomerang element is a slender, curved resin piece with a “boomerang” shaped cross section.
Quick Pick: Top Rated HD Television
September 17, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Reviewers at CNET rate Sony’s model KD-34XBR960 at the top of the current HDTV market. They say: “If you can deal with the bulk and don’t need a huge screen, this is the perfect home-theater TV.” Their user’s reviews give it similar high marks. It is priced at $1900. Available from: Amazon.
Cell Phone Reviews
December 20, 2004 by 4 Comments
There is a wide range of cell phones available today. Your choice is often narrowed by the fact that particular cell phones will only work with specific carriers. For example, if you buy a Nokia phone, it will only work with Cingular as the carrier. As far as cell phone service is concerned, Verizon is… [Continue Reading]
Transparent, Multifunctional Solar Panels: “PV TV”
August 3, 2004 by Leave a Comment
“PV TV” is a building material created by the Japanese MSK Corporation that has a “three-in-one” functionality: it is able to act a solar panel, glazed window and video display screen.
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