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Indian iPad
It looks like an iPad, only it's 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students, which it hopes to bring into production by 2011.
If the government can find a manufacturer, the Linux operating system-based computer would be the latest in a string of "world's cheapest" innovations to hit the market out of India, which is home to the 100,000 rupee ($2,127) compact Nano car, the 749 rupees ($16) water purifier and the $2,000 open-heart surgery.
The tablet can be used for functions like word processing, web browsing and video-conferencing. It has a solar power option too - important for India's energy-starved hinterlands - though that add-on costs extra.
"This is our answer to MIT's $100 computer," human resource development minister Kapil Sibal told the Economic Times when he unveiled the device on Thursday.
Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/technology/india-unveils-prototype-of-35-tablet-computer-39424
Imprinted Herb garden in recyclable tin potter
Grow herbs right at your desk or on your windowsill. Recyclable tin potter will brighten your office adding oxygen to the environment.
Hydrogen fuel cell cars promoted in various states, but U.S. federal funding cut
American Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is cutting US$100 million dollars from hydrogen fuel cell vehicle research and diverting the remaining $69 million to hydrogen fuel cell research for household current.
Humane Mouse Trap
The humane mouse trap attracts the mouse without the use of poison and captures it in a small enclosure. Simply release the captured mouse in its natural environment and reuse the trap again and again. It 's green and recyclable.
How to green your dorm room
Every year, intrepid young men and women set out for college. Even more exciting than this, is that for many of them, it's their first chance to live away from home. But, with the excitement and fun of furnishing a new dorm room comes a price. Every year, college students (and their parents) generate thousands of tons of garbage, because of the choices they make in buying furniture and accessories. Luckily, getting your dorm to be green has never been easier. All it takes is a little effort, a little creativity, and a few tips and tricks.
Hopes for treaty on climate begin to wither
International climate negotiations for a global climate treaty are not producing the required results in the given amount of time left before the Copenhagen conference in December, diminishing the hopes for a resolution at this conference.
Hippo and GoGreen Collaborate to Launch a Comprehensive Website Redesign
Working closely with Hippo, GoGreen, the world’s first, digitally-native, global authority on sustainable products for the home, office and outdoors has just announced the launch of a completely new GoGreen.com.
High Above the Earth, Satellites Track Melting Ice
The surest sign of a warming Earth is the steady melting of its ice zones, from
disappearing sea ice in the Arctic to shrinking glaciers worldwide. Now, scientists are
using increasingly sophisticated satellite technology to measure the extent, thickness,
and height of ice, assembling an essential picture of a planet in transition.
Hemp Shower Curtain
This Hemp Shower curtain transforms your bathroom environment by bringing nature into your everyday life!
Hemp shower curtains are a beautiful, soft, subtly aromatic and a healthy alternative to conventional vinyl shower curtains, which off-gas toxic chemicals that are harmful to human health and contribute to indoor air pollution.
These hemp shower curtains, unlike vinyl, can be machine washed. After washing, simply hang the curtain back on its grommets to dry. Wrinkles will disappear from the humidity produced while you're showering!
Hemp Paper Envelopes
The perfect companion to the Hemp Paper Mini Ream, these Hemp #10 business size envelopes feature an elegant square flap. Contains 50 business size #10 Hemp Heritage envelopes. Each box contains 50 plain Hemp paper envelopes, great for personal or corporate business. Envelopes feature the standard lick to seal glue business size envelopes, otherwise known as #10 envelopes. These tree-free envelopes are perfect for home and small businesses.