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  • #green

    We May Need a Global Unit of 'Green', But It Won't Be Easy or Clear

    Ken Musgrave of Fast Company comes to the conclusion that we need a "unit" of green measurement for products, much the same way that calories and fat grams are used in food. Yes, but it won't be so easy. More »
  • #audio

    Bamboo Speakers Aren't Just For Looks, Are Really Made of Bamboo

    Any set of speakers that only push 2W and cost $30 probably aren't the greatest, but you have to respect any piece of electronic gadgetry that's made of ACTUAL FREAKING BAMBOO. More »
  • #peripherals

    Bamboo Post-it Flash Drive is an Environmental Paradox

    Look at you, Mr. Bamboo drive. You're so eco-forward, abandoning plastic for a renewable resource. But wait, is that paper I see? You're not going to write on that, are you?? More »
  • #review

    Lightning Review: Kangaroom Bamboo Laptop Stand and Charging Station

    The Gadget: Kangaroom's laptop stand and charging station, which offers a ventilated laptop stand as well as two phone/iPod holders so you can have a place to charge your gear without cluttering up your desk. It's even tilted, since many laptop users enjoy typing at an angle. More »
  • #laptops

    Asus Reveals Bamboo-Trimmed U6, Ditches All-Bamboo EcoBook Concept

    Asus showed us its newest U6 fashion laptop, trimmed with bamboo to give it an eco-friendly nature vibe. It works—the thing is exceptionally elegant, and you'll pay for that: the thing will ring up at around $2000. But what happened to the all-bamboo Asus EcoBook? Apparently, it's tough to pull off heat management. So way, really? Building laptops entirely out of wood is not a good idea? Whatever, we're actually pretty satisfied with this compromise. Have a look:
  • #concepts

    Chute Smartphone Concept Puts Wood in Your Pant Pockets

    The Chute Smartphone concept is a vision of the future, a future where cellphones are made of Bamboo, where cellphones have names like Chute and where pot is not outlawed renewable sources of energy have finally reached ubiquity. The details on the gadget that lies beneath the woody exterior is not mentioned beyond it being functional and powerful, but what more could we ask for in a smartphone? The unique feature is the Bamboo casing, which actually has some benefits over plastic, including its stronger build, lighter weight and far more environmentally friendly production. Bamboo is also completely biodegradable, which means the Lion King could explains its life in epic fashion to a cub lion. We love The Lion King. We love the Chute Smartphone concept. [Yanko]
  • #stereo

    Concept Stereo Adds Cuddle-ability to the Mix

    The base unit in this "Bamboo" concept sound system has a display, CD slot, controls and wireless connectivity, but the clever action is in its detachable speakers. Their curving LED display acts as a music visualizer, and when mated to the base they charge up—but when you unbolt them and connect them together directly, they become a portable unit that is comfy enough to snuggle up to when you're in bed. At least, that's the opinion of designer Soohyuk Im—we'd be happy to give the final word on the subject if the concept ever becomes reality. [Yankodesigns]
  • #laptops

    Asus' Updated EcoBook Bamboo Laptop Hands On (Gallery)

    We reported on Asus' ultra green EcoBook bamboo laptop back in March, but now that we're seeing it in person, we can tell the design has changed. This latest edition of the bamboo beauty features even more wood accents than before with bamboo surrounding the touchpad, as well as the bamboo facade. The bamboo is also blonder now. Asus reps teased us that this, too, was just a prototype and that the design may well change again before its release in 2008. We didn't get any additional info on what the EcoBook would include under the hood except that it would be based on Intel's Core Duo 2 processor. Even so, we want one. [Asus]
  • #pandalove

    Wacom Scraps Graphire for Bamboo

    Wacom has replaced its old consumer model, Graphire, with a new two-model line called Bamboo and Bamboo Fun. First off, neither one of the new models can recognize that your pen is tilting, change functions depending on what application you're running, or use other non-Bamboo specific drawing pens. More »
  • #crashgear

    Bamboo Helmet from Roof is for Eco Petrol-Heads

    We've already covered denim crash helmets and now here's a bamboo version from Roof. The shell is constructed entirely from bamboo fibers, and has passed the E22-05 safety requirements needed in Europe. More »
  • #homeentertainment

    Bamboo Entertainment Center Looks Good, is Functional Too

    Don't fret, bamboo lovers. There is more bamboo crap out there to sink your teeth in. This is a entertainment center constructed out of bamboo. Not only does it look good, but the way the bamboo is placed together allows better airflow from the hot components that are placed inside. If I was a rich panda bear, I would be all over this entertainment center. $1,599. –Travis Hudson More »
  • #laptops

    First Look: Asus Ecobook Bamboo Laptop

    Holy crapola! It is double bamboo Thursday! If that bamboo LCD didn't fit your fancy, maybe this laptop will. The Asus EcoBook is a laptop set for release in 2008. It supposedly communicates Asus' eco-friendly message by being covered in beautiful bamboo. Man, I bet those koala pandas are getting pumped today! –Travis Hudson More »
  • #homeentertainment

    Widescreen Bamboo LCD TV

    Just in case you have yet to find a TV to match all of the other bamboo crap in your house, this LCD may finally fill the bamboo-less void in your home theatre. Other than the koala-friendly finish, this is a very average LCD TV. It measures in at 19 inches wide and has a 1440 x 900 resolution, 700:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time and it is available for $474.58. –Travis Hudson More »
  • #homeentertainment

    Bird-Electron EZ-TAKEGTF2 Electricity-Free Bamboo Speaker

    No need to worry about batteries when you take along the Bird-Electron EZ-TAKEGTF2 electricity-free portable bamboo speaker ($199). Just plug the stereo miniplug into your MP3 player and you can rock the bamboo, off-grid style. More »
  • #cellphones

    Pantech's Four New Concept Phones

    Like concept cars, you either love a concept phone or hate it. Pantech's four designs are probably have a win ratio of 2-1-1, which isn't too bad. The first is Incense, which is long and has no screen. Maybe it folds out? It looks like an incense holder had a drunken night with an iPod and its glossy surface and gave the result up for adoption. More »
  • #peripherals

    Evergreen Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse

    Sometimes you get sick of plastic everywhere, and if you're ready to go back to basics, check out this polished bamboo keyboard and mouse from Evergreen Japan. Bamboo is a readily renewable resource, and it's one of the hardest woods in existence. Heck, even ritzy houses have floors made of the stuff. More »
  • #peripherals

    Gizmodo Japan: Bamboo Keyboard

    If the ultimate shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa had created a PC keyboard in the 15th century, it surely would have looked like this! At least that's what the package for this Links Bamboo keyboard suggests. This finely finished piece is called "Takechiyo" (in Japanese take means bamboo and chiyo translates to perpetuity) and was created by Links International. Should be available on February 11 for about $82. - SKN More »