Green Gadgets Niles IL

Local resource for green gadgets in Niles, IL. Includes detailed information on local businesses that give access to green gadgets, eco-friendly gadgets, solar electronics as well as information on green kitchen gadgets and content on gadgets.

Abt Electronics
(847) 967-8830
1200 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL
 
Dasson Satellite
(847) 768-9269
1098 Lee St
Des Plaines, IL
 
Sphere Connections
(847) 795-8670
570 E Northwest Hwy
Des Plaines, IL
 
Electronics International
(847) 296-4688
1700 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL
 
Audio Video Lifestyle
(847) 966-0711
8808 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL
 
Oversee Best Buy
(847) 983-8440
7931 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL
 
On Command Video
(847) 298-9780
200 Howard Ave Ste 244
Des Plaines, IL
 
Universal Dish
(847) 376-5903
456 W Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL
 
Electronics R US
(847) 674-8884
4409 Oakton St
Skokie, IL
 
G & I Electric CO, Inc.
(847) 824-5439
797 1st Avenue
Des Plaines, IL
Services
Electric Contractors, Electric Contractors Residential, Electric Equipment & Supplies Dealers, Consumer Electronics Stores
Products
Rewiring, New Construction, Emergency Generators, Room Additions

Best Green Gifts for Green Gadget-Lovers

Best Green Gifts for Green Gadget-Lovers

November 19, 2009   Pete Stacker

It’s a common misconception that environmentalists are opposed to electronic technology. Looking as far into the science-fiction-future as possible, it’s apparent that technology will be essential to righting climate change and bringing an abundant lifestyle in line with what’s best for the planet. It should go without saying that many gadgets don’t start out green in nature; the primary function of a gadget is to make the impossible possible, the difficult easy, or the mundane exciting.

While shopping green gifts for the tech-lover in your life, don’t miss out on these exciting green gadgets:

The Amazon Kindle has a lot going for it in the eyes of a gadget-loving green consumer: It’s lean, attractive, and immediate. It’s lean in the sense that it’s approximately as thick as a pencil. It’s attractive in its Apple-esque sleekness. And it’s immediate in the sense that you can browse your favorite books, publications, and blogs anywhere (the airport, the beach, waiting in line) and download them instantaneously — books come in under 60 seconds, $9.99 or less. The Kindle stands alone, no need to plug into a computer or connect to a wireless internet connection — it’s 3G like an iPhone. Unlike an iPhone, the charge lasts days.

The Cyber-Rain Sprinkler Controller automatically updates itself via the internet and adjusts accordingly for local weather conditions including precipitation, humidity, and temperature. You can also isolate up to eight different zones in your yard, decidedly cool if you or your gadget-lover are also interested in gardening. Maybe you’re just looking to save 30-70% of the cost and water you use to hydrate the lawn. Imagine taking something as normal as watering the yard and automating a hyper-sensitive, weather-reactive, self-adjusting systemR...

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