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2010 Lexus HS250h

Photo gallery:2010 Lexus HS250hWhen we were introduced to Lexus' new hybrid, we were assured that the HS250h was more than just a Toyota Prius with premium price tag. For starters, this new dedicated hybrid luxury model features a larger 2.4-liter gasoline engine. Although the two hybrids have identical wheelbases, the...

Tags: Eco Mode, Normal-Mode, Lexus HS250h, Lexus, Lexus HS, gasoline engine

Product reviews 2009-08-28

ViewSonic VG2427wm

The ViewSonic VG2427wm gets points for a good assortment of ergonomic features--including screen height adjustment, 180 degrees swivel, and 25 degrees tilt. It also includes three USB ports and great movie and game performance. Yet, even with these attributes, we find it difficult to recommend the ViewSonic at its slightly...

Tags: Eco Mode, ViewSonic Corp., ViewSonic VG2427wm, OSD, display, bezel

Product reviews 2009-07-21

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Vizio VO320E

Photo gallery: Vizio VO320EVizio chose to adorn its VO320E 32-inch LCD with claims of environmental consciousness, saying the little set exceeds Energy Star guidelines by 15 percent. But that's not a very high standard, and according to our tests the Vizio, while definitely no power hog, sips just...

Tags: TVs, Monitors & displays, Vizio, Vizio VO320E

Product reviews 2009-11-16

Sony KDL-46VE5

Photo gallery: Sony KDL-VE5 seriesIn case you haven't noticed, "green" is big business. One way for HDTV makers to cash in on the public's craving for efficiency is to label a TV "eco-friendly." Sony's KDL-VE5 series does just that, but unlike a lot of so-called green electronics, this...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Sony KDL-VE5, Sony Corp., TV

Product reviews 2009-11-06

Samsung Blue Earth

Photo gallery:Samsung Blue EarthAs it does with most trends, Samsung is pursuing eco-friendly cell phones with vigor. It already gave us the Samsung Reclaim, and now we finally have a chance to review the Samsung Blue Earth. Forgive us if we're a bit excited, but Samsung has been holding this...

Tags: Keyboards, Cellular phones, Blue Earth, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-10-23

NEC MultiSync P221W

The $490 22-inch NEC MultiSync P221W is a great performing alternative to the super high-end and superexpensive professional monitors such as the $1,450 Eizo ColorEdge CG222W. The NEC has wide viewing angles, a robust and easy-to-use onscreen display, accurate colors, and several useful ergonomic options. However, it only includes DVI,...

Tags: Monitors & displays, display, NEC Corp., monitor, Eizo ColorEdge CG222W, screen-height, bezel

Product reviews 2009-10-19

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850

Toshiba's Qosmio line has always been the company's experimental playground for high-end systems, from massive gaming rigs to inventive multimedia home theater laptops. While there were a lot of interesting ideas there, you often ended up with slightly overpriced systems with out-of-date video cards or non-functioning Webcam hand gesture controls....

Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Qosmio line, Toshiba Qosmio, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-10-19

EcoCar Professional Edition 2.0 (Windows)

Eco-Car Professional Edition is a smart application software to find out how much you can save or loose if you do Car-Pooling instead drive to your destination address alone. It need an Internet connection and the computation can take several minutes, depends from the band speed. All the costs and...

Tags: Internet Connection, Logistics, Microsoft Windows, Eco-Car, Eco-Car Professional Edition, Car-Pooling, Supply Chain, Transportation, Internet, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-10-09

LG W2486L

The Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 is currently the reining king of LED monitors. Compared with the LG Flatron W2486L, the SyncMaster offers better performance, lighter weight, and a thinner design. Granted, the W2486L comes with a VGA port and two HDMI ports--as opposed to the Samsung's single HDMI and DVI...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Samsung SyncMaster, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung SyncMaster XL2370, HDMI, brightness, LG Electronics Inc., monitor

Product reviews 2009-10-01

ViewSonic VX2433wm

The ViewSonic VX2433wm is a typical Twisted Nematic monitor with DVI and HDMI connections and built-in speakers. It also has several useful color temperature options, but its performance in games and movies is marred by its relatively low brightness level. For about $200, the monitor is a good...

Tags: Monitors & displays, panel depth, ViewSonic Corp., monitor, OSD, ViewSonic VX2433wm

Product reviews 2009-09-28

iNewz Green 2.9 (Mobile)

With iNewz Green get top stories for all the latest in eco-friendly, environment-aware news on iPhone. Select the category of green news you're interested in, and a list of the latest articles will be displayed. It features news from top eco-friendly news sources on the internet, including Planet Green, The...

Tags: Mobile, Article, ourLivez, Internet, E-mail, Smart Phones, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-18

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Photo gallery:2010 Ford Fusion HybridThe problem with some hybrid cars is that they're often more hybrid than they are car. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid doesn't have that problem. Even without considering the gas and electric tag team happening under its hood, the Fusion is a well-put-together vehicle with an...

Tags: Ford Motor Co.

Product reviews 2009-09-03

2010 Kia Forte SX

Photo gallery:2010 Kia Forte SXKia follows up its stylish, boxy Soul model with the all new 2010 Kia Forte, further evidence of Kia rebranding itself as a maker of practical, well-built, and economical cars. Whereas the Soul stands out for its unique body style, the Forte hides behind a relatively...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Network technology, audio system, standard iPod integration, Forte Software, Kia Motors Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-31

Samsung Reclaim SPH-M560 (Sprint)

Photo gallery:Samsung Reclaim SPH-M560With green living very much in the public consciousness, green gadgets are becoming more popular. Exactly what that concept means can vary--for some it's as simple as a device that uses less power--but manufacturers are applying the label to everything from televisions to cameras. For cell phones,...

Tags: Keyboards, Sprint Communications, Samsung Reclaim, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-08-06

NEC's 23-in. MultiSync LCD monitor sports DisplayPort; $379

NEC on Wednesday announced its MultiSync EA231WMi 23-inch business-class LCD display, which sports a four-way swivel stand, a two-step ECO mode, a three-step ambient light sensor and DisplayPort/VGA/DVI connectivity. The move marks another step into wider acceptance of the DisplayPort format. ...

Tags: NEC Corp., Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-05

2010 Honda Pilot Touring

Photo gallery:2010 Honda Pilot TouringHonda did a serious makeover on its Pilot last year, resulting in a big SUV with squared-off sides and room for seven passengers. We looked at a low-trim model last year, the 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L, and found it underwhelming due to poor fuel economy and...

Tags: Honda Motor Co., Acura

Product reviews 2009-07-30

Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8930

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores.It's hard to believe that it's possible to get a laptop with an 18-inch screen for less than $550 and have it...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Processors, keyboard, laptop computer, Toshiba Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-07-15

2010 Toyota Prius

Photo gallery:2010 Toyota PriusAfter the success of its predecessor, the advent of the 2010 Toyota Prius created a lot of expectations. But instead of incorporating sought-after features such as a lithium ion battery pack or plug-in capability, Toyota opted for incremental changes, tweaking the power train to get more power...

Tags: Toyota Prius, Toyota Motor Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-07

NEC MultiSync EA221WM-BK

Wide-screen LCD monitors of the same dimensions can vary greatly in price and features, which makes comparison shopping a necessary step. For example, the Dell P2210 may be found online for $100 cheaper than the NEC MultiSync EA221WM the subject of this review, but the NEC offers four-way ergonomic...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Performance management, NEC Corp., Dell P2210, NEC Multisync EA221WM, monitor, bezel

Product reviews 2009-06-25

Sony KDL-52V5100

Photo gallery: Sony KDL-V5100 series Sony's extensive LCD lineup includes a range of higher-end models, but the KDL-V5100 is not among them. This is Sony's least expensive series of 2009 HDTVs to include 120Hz processing, and it lacks the interactive extras and design complexities of its step-up brethren....

Tags: TVs, menu system, Sony Corp., V5100, Sony KDL-V5100

Product reviews 2009-06-19