$8,000 is steep for a 55-inch TV. But think back to when plasma and LCD TVs first hit the market and look at where we are today. Feel better? If you do, then you’ll love Michael Kanellos’ post on Forbes today. Granted, he writes that the sets ‘might’ cost $8,000 when they first hit store shelves […]
CES 2012: Samsung’s secret to climbing the sustainability rankings
Video: While the press flocked to Samsung’s sexy ultrabooks and dazzling displays (it has its own 55-inch OLED, *drool*) during CES, something no less important went under-reported. It turns out the company has something to say about its products before and after they leave the factory. In the YouTube video below, the company offers a glimpse […]
Quantum dots, battery boosts cap year in green materials
It’s been a great year if you’re the kind of techie that likes to dream up tomorrow’s gadgets. Mind you, it’s hard not to get caught up in this year’s stunning gear like the Nest smart thermometer or LG’s prototype OLED HDTV. But 2011 also brought us advancements in materials technology that could soon make […]
Tech heavies team for SATA DEVSLP, a low-power SSD standard
Solid-state drives (SSDs) are pretty energy efficient, but there are those in the industry that feel that they can do a lot better and are partnering on developing a new standard called SATA DEVSLP. Who are they? They’re SanDisk, Samsung, Intel and Microsoft SanDisk. It’s important to note that three out of four of those […]
Green gadget alert: Samsung’s solar netbook arrives in July
News that Russia was getting Samsung’s NC215S — a 10.1-inch netbook with a built-in solar panel — in August was great and a little disappointing at the same time. Don’t eco-conscious netbook users stateside deserve some love? It turns out Samsung plans to release the NC215S in the U.S. in a few short weeks, July […]
CES 2011 Green Watch: This year’s hits and misses
Move over 3D HDTVs, CES 2011 was a tablet maker’s playground. But beside the iPad fighters, what did the trade show have in store for green consumers? Let’s have a look at trends and companies that made this year memorable for eco-conscious techies, and those we’d rather forget. Hits Ford: Who needs an auto show? […]
Hybrid hard drives: This time it’s for real
…or so claims market research firm Objective Analysis, a research firm specializing in the semiconductor space. According to Objective Analysis‘ Jim Handy, the hybrid drive market will double every year and reach an impressive 600 million units by 2016. Ultimately, hybrid drives will become the dominant PC storage technology, displacing traditional hard drives. Hybrid drives […]
CES: Poor Little OLEDs
Nestled among LG’s impressive array of HDTVs, Wired.com spotted the cutest little OLED display. And that’s the problem, it’s little and cute. A bank-breaking $2,600 price tag for 15 inches of real estate isn’t helping matters either. Truth be told,…
Samsung to Ship Green, 32GB DDR3 Server RAM
Low-power processors, SSD’s, 80-Plus power supplies… There are many ways to make your servers run leaner, and now Samsung is adding another. The company’s new 50nm, 32GB DDR3 module operates at 1.35 volts and claims a 20 percent typical lower…
Ooh, Shiny… Samsung SyncMaster Monitors Get EPEAT Gold
Not all LCDs are the same, and Samsung is all too happy to remind you. The company announced today that four SyncMaster Monitors — 943BT, 943BWT, 2243BWT and 2443BWT (pictured above) — have achieved an EPEAT Gold rating. Federal…
