April 5, 2009 - April 11, 2009

Seek green burial for discarded gadgets?: Most of us are aware of the 3Rs (Reduce, Recycle and Reuse) but how many of us actually put this green motto in practice? When it comes to gadgets, being environmentally responsible isn't the norm. And it’s not an easy job too, especially disassembling electronics for recycling. Also it's confusing for consumers who intend to put an end to their gadgets responsibly to reach the correct source. Recycling is very important because not everything we use breaks down and will just sit in a landfill for the next thousand years. WasteCare offers a unique recycling and waste management service that enables waste producers from all industrial and business sectors to manage and report their waste, from collection to recovery regardless of the type, volume or location. And WEEE Compliance Scheme, UK's favourite Compliance Scheme, aims at encouraging reuse and recycling too. Since Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations became effective the waste industry has seen an increase in the amount and variety of electrical waste being collected. WasteCare also has a purpose built re-processing facility for computer and VDU equipment for appropriate Computer Recycling & Disposal.; April 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Hyundai second generation hydrogen fuel cell bus has an operating range of 360km: Three years after introducing its first fuel cell bus to the world, Hyundai Motor Co. recently unveiled its second generation hydrogen fuel cell bus at the Seoul Motor Show. Based on the latest Low Floor Aero City bus platform, the newest fuel cell electric bus features numerous technical refinements which have increased the maximum speed to 100km/h. Under the new architecture, three 100kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors are arranged in parallel to provide a total of 300kW of propulsion for a 33 percent improvement in top speed. Compressed hydrogen fuel is stored on the roof in six cylinders pressurized to 350 bar (5000 psi) providing the bus with an operating range of 360km (city mode).
More...; April 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
All-New Honda Acura ZDX makes its world debut at the New York International Auto Show: A prototype of the provocative Honda Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupe made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The Honda ZDX is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement. With its sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares, the Honda ZDX blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle. Clean, flowing lines start from the headlights and run the length of the car, accentuating the cars presence and grace. In keeping with the coupe-inspired styling, the rear door handles are cleverly concealed in the C-pillar. The all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a highly functional cargo space with integrated under-floor storage.
More...; April 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Dog Friendly Honda Element Concept SUV announced at the New York International Auto Show: Developed specifically for the Honda Element, the Dog Friendly components demonstrate the potential for a dedicated pet restraint system designed to meet the needs of dog owners. The Dog Friendly equipment is designed to accommodate the transportation of dogs in the second-row passenger seats or in the cargo area. The restraint system concepts were designed and fabricated by Takata Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive safety systems suppliers, exclusively for display on the Dog Friendly Honda Element concept vehicle. For convenience, a ramp is included to help dogs access the rear cargo area. The ramp stores underneath the bed platform and can be conveniently accessed when the rear tailgate is down. The Honda Element has long been recognized for its dog-friendly interior with an easy-to-clean urethane floor and expansive, flat cargo area (up to 74.6 cu-ft. with rear seats removed), wide-opening side cargo doors, low lift-in height, and accommodating dimensions for tall items.
More...; April 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Microsoft fined 11.9 million dollars in Germany for colluding with retailers: The Federal Cartel Office, German's main competition watchdog on Wednesday fined Microsoft 9 about 11.9 million dollars for colluding with retailers to set the price of Office Home and Student 2007. The watchdog said suppliers are allowed to talk to retailers about prices in Germany but need to be careful not to break competition rules. In this case, Microsoft staff and a leading German stationer met at least twice to set prices, which has "crossed the boundary," said the watchdog.
More...; April 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
OCZ Launches Vertex Series Mac Edition Solid State Drives: The OCZ Vertex Series Mac Edition Solid State Drives is the result of the latest breakthroughs in SSD technology. The OCZ Mac Edition Solid State Drives are tested in Apple’s own labs. The OCZ Vertex Series Mac Edition drives feature speeds up to blazing 240MB/s sequential read and 170MB/s sequential write and 64MB onboard cache, while delivering extended battery life, increased system responsiveness, and superior durability compared to conventional hard drives.
More...; April 8, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Acer AspireRevo world’s first PC to feature NVIDIA ION graphics is no larger than a hardcover book: Nvidia and Acer reshaped the PC landscape today by setting a new standard for small PCs with the introduction of the world’s first NVIDIA ION -based PC, the Acer AspireRevo. The ION-powered Acer AspireRevo provides an incredible media experience including support for HD video, photos, and games. No larger than a typical hardcover book, the Acer AspireRevo is a fully capable desktop with advanced graphics and impressive multimedia features. Equipped with NVIDIA ION graphics, the system can handle a wide variety of computing needs including high definition video, gaming, sharing digital photos, surfing the web, and other tasks consumers expect from full-size systems.
More...; April 8, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
New Japanese-market Prius is Worlds best fuel efficient gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle: Toyota announced that the Japanese-market version of its third-generation ''Prius'' gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle has achieved the best fuel efficiency in the world1 for a mass-produced vehicle, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The new Prius has a fuel efficiency of 38.0km/l (CO2 emissions: 61g/km), thus exceeding by more than 25% the mandatory level required under the 2010 national standards. Also, under MLIT's newer JC08 test cycle, the vehicle has a fuel efficiency of 32.6km/l (CO2 emissions: 71g/km), thereby already meeting the 2015 national standards.
More...; April 6, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
LG W53 SMART Monitor Series activates lights when a hand approaches the screen for easy control of buttons: LG W53 SMART Monitor Series include an incredible Auto Brightness feature that allows them to automatically optimize their brightness and other picture settings based on the ambient light in the room and the content being viewed. LG based these settings on the unified glare rating (UGR) recommended by International Commission on Illumination to ensure a comfortable viewing experience. Continuing the working smart and reducing eyestrain theme, LG W53 SMART Monitor Series also include a timer that reminds users to take a break from their work at predetermined intervals.
More...; April 6, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Fujitsu launches two-way rack-mount servers powered by Intel Xeon processor 5500 series in Japan: Fujitsu today announced the release of the two-way, rack-mount PRIMERGY RX300 S5 and RX200 S5 servers in Japan, both using the new Intel Xeon processor 5500 series. The Fujitsu servers incorporate enhanced power-switching and cooling technology to improve energy efficiency and help customers reduce their environmental footprint. The Fujitsu two-way, rack-mount servers, the PRIMERGY RX300 S5 and RX200 S5 are equipped with a new power supply with highly efficient power-switch technology that converts alternating current to direct current, a chassis design that maximizes ventilated surfaces for high-efficiency cooling, and the latest CPU from Intel.
More...; April 6, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
BenQ VK3211 Entry-Level LCD TV: Although priced in the entry-level category, the BenQ VK3211 LCD TV goes beyond predictable essentials. Picture-perfecting technologies, 1080p HDTV compatibility, advanced Real Cinema Mode, future-proof connectivity, and HiFi stereo sound, all encased in designer style, are but a few luxuries that make the BenQ VK3211 a heads-above-the-rest standout in the starter LCD TV segment.
More...; April 6, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices

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