Tech Gadgets Guide

Freeloader Solar Charger

Eco gadgets are very appreciated because they contribute on protecting our planet.

Freeloader Solar Charger is an awesome portable charging system that will recharge just about any portable electronic device pretty much anywhere, all you need is the Sun. The Freeloader collects the light with its solar panels, and cleverly converts the power to re-charge your chosen device.

The Freeloader can also be charged via a USB port on your computer so it has a full charge ready for when you need it, being topped up by solar power. From a full charge the Freeloaders internal battery can power an iPod for up to 18 hours, a mobile phone for up to 44 hours, a PSP for up to 2.5 hours, and a PDA for up to 22 hours, and with the massive range of connectors included there are many more devices that the Freeloader can charge.

Freeloader Features:

• Freeloader can charge in as little as 8 hours via solar panels or 3 hours via USB
• Supplied with a computer USB charging cable
• Impact resistant, rust free aluminium body.
• Freeloader holds its battery charge for up to 3 months
• Supplied with detailed user manual
• Approximate dimensions 123 x 62 x 17mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches)
• Approximate weight 185g

Availability and pricing info

The Freeloader Solar Charger cost £29.95 (aprox. $47.46) and it is available at Gadgets.co.uk.

Dell Latitude Z the laptop with wireless charging

Dell Latitude Z can be charged wirelessly. Wireless charging was a dream for the ones who don’t like wires and now it is possible to have your laptop charged just by using the wireless technology.

 

According to Michael Keithley (Creative Artists Agency CIO): "The Dell Latitude Z laptop combines a thin, lightweight design with full-featured functionality With a two solid-state drive option, a built-in camera, microphone array, and a large, gorgeous screen, it has pretty much everything you could want from an all-in-one mobile laptop."

Dell Latitude Z Features:

• wireless charging
• Intel Core 2 Duo
• large screen – high-definition (1600×900) WLED display
• lightweight design
• 2 MP built-in camera
• supports WLAN, Bluetooth and optional 3G WWAN mobile broadband.

Pricing

Here are the not so good news: Dell Latitude Z will have a price tag of $2000.

Brother HL-4040CN laser printer with £74 discount coupon

Lasertechgroup.com has a great offer at Brother HL-4040CN laser printer. Until 30 September you can get the printer for only £164.99 with voucher code AFFHL75. The price without this code is £239.99.

Brother HL-4040CN is a High-Speed Color Laser Printer for your Desktop or Small Office

Offering fast speeds and outstanding print quality, the HL-4040CN makes it easy to quickly produce high-impact color reports, brochures, and presentations right from your desktop, or, using its built-in front-panel USB Direct Interface, directly from a USB Flash Memory drive. And to keep your running cost low, this printer also offers high capacity in-box and replacement toner cartridges.

Brother HL-4040CN Main Features

• Fast color output. With print speeds up to 21ppm in both color and black, you can quickly and cost effectively produce presentations, reports, brochures or documents.
• Make a statement with vibrant color documents. Delivering print resolutions up to 2400 x 600 dpi, it’s easy to produce color documents with sharp text and brilliant graphics.
• USB Direct Interface. Print PDF and JPEG files directly from your USB flash memory drive without connecting to your PC. Connect directly to your PictBridge-enabled digital camera to print pictures from the camera, without first downloading to a PC.
• High capacity replacement toner cartridges. Reduce operating costs and spend less time replacing supplies with high yield replacement toner cartridges. (TN-115 Series sold separately)
• Network connectivity. A built-in Ethernet network interface‡ enables you to share the HL-4040CN with everyone on your network.
• Flexible paper handling. Effortlessly handles letter/legal size paper and envelopes via a 300-sheet input capacity. This printer arrives with a lower paper tray, which holds up to 250 sheets and a multi-purpose tray, which holds up to 50 sheets.

Availability and pricing info

Brother HL-4040CN laser printer cots £239.99 but if you use the code AFFHL75 you can get it for only £164.99. The printer is available at Lasertechgroup.com.

Ideal LCD TV for the bedroom, study or kitchen

I have found the perfect LCD TV for the bedroom, study or kitchen: JVC LT-19DA1BJ – 19" HD Ready LCD with Freeview Tuner.

The JVC LT-19DA1 is a 19” HD Ready LCD with a built in Freeview tuner. The neat compact size is ideal for the bedroom, study or kitchen, and the sleek black design means it will easily complement any living environment.

With HDMI connection you’re able to get the most out of the screen when you attach it to a high definition source such as Blu-ray player, or HD games console.

The LT-19DA1 comes with a table top stand, but if you are short of space the LCD is wall mountable with an wall bracket which is sold separately.

JVC LT-19DA1BJ features

• HD Ready
• Freeview Tuner
• HDMI Input
• Table Top Stand
• Actual Colour: Black

Pricing and availability

The JVC LT-19DA1BJ – 19" HD Ready LCD with Freeview Tuner TV cost £199.00 (with free delivery in UK) and is available at SoundAndVision.co.uk.

A cool RadioiPod Dock Etón Porsche P9123 DAB

Etón Porsche P9123 DAB is one of the most collets gadgets I have seen lately.

Extruded from high quality aluminium, the stunning Etón Porsche P9123 DAB radio arrives with a separate made-for-iPod dock. The design is amazing: a geometric acrylic block is seamlessly fused onto the metal housing for an eye-catching look, with three 1.5” full-range speakers projecting well-balanced and crystal-clear audio into your living space. And with 15-watts RMS of power available to the 3” active subwoofer, things can get as bone-rattling as you want!

The Etón Porsche P9123 DAB also boasts DAB/FM/AM/MW compatibility and an alarm clock with snooze, ensuring you should always be able to wake up to your favourite radio shows. A 3.5mm stereo input is available for connecting a portable stereo device such as an MP3 player or CD player. Includes metal remote control with integral torch.

Etón Porsche P9123 features

• Clock   Yes
• Dimensions   H14.1 x W13 x D22.9cm 
• Headphone socket   Yes 
• Power supply   Mains, battery (4x AA for alarm back up
• Preset stationsThe number of stations that can be programmed into the memory   20 DAB, 20 FM
• Radio tuner   DAB, FM, MW, AM 
• Weight   2.8kg 

Pricing and availability info

Etón Porsche P9123 DAB Radio/iPod Dock cost £328 and is available at Johnlewis.com.