Harness the wind with the Ridgeblade roof catcher

If I had a million dollars….*insert lofty and creative dream here…*

If I had a million dollars, (or more) I would strive to build one of the most technologically advanced and green houses possible. Any way to save energy and money while being a geek haven would ensure that I never left my house. Why would I need to? While I am quite far from such results, having a green home can be relatively affordable and cheap. You can take one small step at a time and work towards that uber house you seek. Take for example the “Ridgeblade” (pictured right).

Harnessing wind power is nothing new nor is the idea of individual consumers harnessing said power. The most typical use of wind harnessing is that of fans on long poles. Up above our heads the air moves at a pretty decent clip meaning more revolutions for the fan and more energy. Having large poles that can be 50+ feet high aren’t exactly something a neighborhood association is going to approve for your subdivision. Thankfully the Ridgeblade comes in handy. It is a compact yet efficient tool you can affix to your roof. The real draw here of course is the super small size and it’s extremely quiet and efficient operation. So how much for a set up like this? Well, it’s still in the testing phase so the earliest you’ll be able to get your hands on one is mid-late 2010 if testing goes well. *Sigh*

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Tired of outlet babysitting? Try the Kinesis K3

The least favorite time for any gadget aficianado, particularly the mobile gadget aficianado is that of recharge time.  Not only are we at times without gadgets (the ones that aren’t operable while charging), we are also stuck, chained to a wall limiting our movement and mobile freedom.  Extra batteries can help extend those wall free moments in life and for many are a good solution.  But what if you’re going to be away from walls and outlets for an extended period of time?  Mobile chargers that use solar, hand crank power, or even disposable batteries are all available in vairous shapes and sizes.  So much so that it may even be hard to find the right mobile charger for you.  Thankfully I can tell you to ignore the rest and try out the Kinesis K3.