Green Gadgets Wendell NC

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...