The Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 will be released in the Japanese market in September 2011. The new HDTV features a 1,366×768 IPS panel with a 1,100:1 contrast ratio, a digital TV tuner and USB recording features. What makes the Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 special is that it has a Power Saving button on its remote, which is capable to reduce the TV’s brightness up to 75% without image quality loss or any other kind of image degradation. The Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 HDTV is priced at 65,000 Yen or around $826. [Kakaku]
Samsung has rolled out four new mono laser printers in the South Korean market. The Samsung ML-167X series consists of three models such as the ML-1673 (Blue), ML-1674 (Ivory) and ML-1678 (Pink). Targeted at small and home office users, the ML-167X series features a print output of 16 pages per minute, a USB 2.0 port, a 1200dpi resolution and a 300MHz processor. The Samsung ML-2540K is a power efficient mono laser printer that can print 24 pages per minute but consumes only 5W in sleep mode. The Samsung ML-167X series retails for 104,000 Won ($97) each, while the ML-2540K is priced at 159,000 Won ($149). [SamsungHub]
Designed by Joon & Jung from the Netherlands, the Natural Speaker is designed to produce a more natural vibe and ambiance compared to most speakers that give a fat bass and sharp high tones. This speaker is individually crafted by hand, while each ceramic casing is individually checked for the best amplifying performance. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates. Read more
The APS-J NoPoPo (Non Pollution Power) water battery will be released in the Japanese market in August 2011. Thanks to a chemical reaction, this eco-friendly battery is able to provide up to 10-minute of power from a few drop of water. You can also use urine, saliva, alcohol, rain water, sea water or whiskey. The company is strongly recommend you to use tap water for better results. No word on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]
The Firewinder wind-powered LED light has a cool spiral shape with 14 LED lights surrounding it. This eco-friendly lamp requires a minimum of 4 mph wind to generate enough power for LED lights. The brightness of the light will depend on the strength of the wind: the faster the wind, the brighter Firewinder glows with its spiraling lights. It can be installed quickly and easily with a few standard tools. $59.99 is all you need to bring home the Firewinder. [Product Page]
Jun-se Kim, Yonggu Do and Eunha Seo have creatively designed an eco-friendly tablet PC namely the Ecopad. What makes this tablet PC unique is that it uses no external power source to recharge its battery. The gadget has the nano piezoelectricity film on its touchscreen display that turns every touch or press on the screen into electricity. See more pictures after the jump to get more details. Read more
Designed by NextOfKin Creatives, the EcoWater CES purification system consists of three main cylindrical parts such as a water filtration column, a hot water tank and a re-engineered compact pump system to dispense water. Directly connected to the kitchen tap, the EcoWater CES is the most compact in its category, dispensing extremely high quality water for your coffee or tea. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
Philips has proudly introduced the world’s first replacement bulb for the 75 Watts incandescent light. Known as the EnduraLED A21, this LED version produces 1100 lumens of light, and only consumes 17 Watts. It has a color temperature of 2700k, a color rendering index (CRI) of 80, and a rated life of about 25,000 hours (around 3 years of non-stop light). Philips will launch the EnduraLED A21 in Q4 of 2011 for about $40-$45. [Press Release]
The Eco-Navigator is the world’s first TRUE internet connected portable eco-navigation and eco-driving device. The gadget plugs into your vehicle, extracting important data and transforming it into information that allows you to know how to get to your destination in the greenest method possible. The Eco-Drive will show your current miles-per-gallon, throttle position (as a 0-100 percentage), and pounds of CO2 emitted per mile. If you are interested, you can buy the Eco-Navigator for $249 a pop. [Product Page]
IDAPT i1 Eco is a portable battery charger that allows you to charge all of your devices. The Eco is compatible with over 4,000 devices via interchangeable tips and has a USB output. The device provides three standard tips such as an Apple dock connector, a mini USB, and a micro USB and has input options of 12V from your vehicle or 100-240V AC. What makes the IDAPT i1 Eco more interesting is that it is made from recycled materials. The IDAPT i1 Eco portable charger is priced at around $30. [Product Page via RedFerret]
