{"product_id":"green-gadgets-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470469149","title":"Green Gadgets For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470469149","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGreen Gadgets For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoe Hutsko (Author), Tom Zeller, Jr. (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470469149, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages, Photos: 50 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 50 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 18.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.626 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSave some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets!  \u003cp\u003eWith concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explains how to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision, use products you already own in a more environmentally friendly way, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy and money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the environmental and financial benefits of green gadgets with this friendly reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses which gadgets save energy-and which ones create energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ways to offset your carbon footprint when you can't reduce consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet tips for understanding products labels and avoiding \"greenwash\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how to calculate the energy and money your gadgets consume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet moving and start living green with this informative guide to environmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Green Gadgets For Dummies 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Don’t Have to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Minimizing Your Computer’s Carbon Footprint 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe companion Web site 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Mother Nature’s Green-Eyed View of Gadgets 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHey, Joe, Where You Goin’ with That Green Gadget in Your Hand? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing “green” companies 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining gadgets 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining green gadgets 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating the Four Rs to Green Gadgets 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a Green Gadget’s Carbon Footprint 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoughtful manufacturing 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcofriendly features 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther green electronics 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Energy Star and EPEAT Green Gadget Labels 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Green Living Habits with Gadgets You Already Own 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a bite out of “energy vampires” 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating your gadgets’ carbon footprints 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking other simple green gadget steps 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Informed about Green Gadget Developments 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Practicing Green Gadget Living 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Energy Waste, er, Usage 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Your Gadgets’ Carbon Footprints and E-Waste 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReusing Your Gadgets and Electronics Gear 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecycling Gadgets the Green Way 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethinking Your Gadget Purchases 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Your Gadget Greenness with Others 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Saving Money (and the Planet) with Rechargeable Batteries 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Basic Battery Pluses and Minuses 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting and Gathering Battery-Powered Gadgets in Your House 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out and Choosing Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging matters of size, type, power, and price 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicturing how long battery types last 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a charge out of chargers 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing rechargeable batteries and chargers 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Rechargeable Battery Packs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying rechargeable batteries for less 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing rechargeable batteries in iPods, iPhones, and other sealed gadgets 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly Disposing of Dead Batteries 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposable batteries 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRechargeable batteries 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Maximizing Energy Savings for Your Portable Gadgets 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on a Gadget’s Energy-Saving Settings 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery-draining items 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellphones and smartphones 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMP3 and media players 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital cameras and camcorders 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning Mobile Applications to Monitor and Adjust Power 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Energy Savings All Around the House 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Green Living in Your House 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Energy-Saving Opportunities in Your House 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelevisions 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputers and peripheral devices 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile phones, MP3 players, GPS trackers, and other personal gadgets 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Power-Saving Options on TVs and Entertainment Gear 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming TV power 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing power consumption in DVD, video game, and other types of players 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Minimizing Your Computer’s Carbon Footprint 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Your Computer’s Energy Use 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuashing Computer Power Myths 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Everyday Computer Needs 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Computer Energy-Saving Settings 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your computer’s energy settings the easy way 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking greater control of your computer’s energy settings 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiPods, Printers, Hard Drives, and Other Connected Devices 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Reducing Energy Consumption in Windows 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Windows Energy Use On-the-Fly 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Windows Automatic Power Options Settings 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and customizing Windows Vista’s power plans 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Windows Vista’s advanced power settings 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Customizing Windows XP Power Schemes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Schemes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlarms 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Meter 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHibernate 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPS 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Additional Windows Vista and XP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Options Adjustments 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows Mobility Center (Vista only) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrightness 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreen saver 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard brightness 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless networking 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluetooth 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexing options (Vista only) 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Conserving Power with Your Mac’s Energy-Saver Settings 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Mac’s Energy Use On-the-Fly 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Mac’s Automatic Energy- Saver Settings 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Additional Mac Energy-Saving Adjustments 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrightness 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreen saver 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard brightness 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirPort 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluetooth 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlight 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Knowing the Difference Between Truly Green and Greenwash Hype 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying to Be (Seen As) Green Is Big Business 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping In to the Greenpeace Electronics Survey 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Another Take on Green Gadgets: The Consumer Electronics Association 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Companies at Their Own Green Word, Sort Of 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing gadget-makers’ ecocentric Web sites 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking a second, third, or tenth opinion 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Choosing Green Mac and Windows Computers 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Upgrades to Make Your Computer Feel New Again 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading hardware 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading operating systems and applications 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and installing upgrades 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up-to-Speed on Computer Energy Standards and Ratings 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Computer Manufacturers’ Levels of Greenness 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Green Computers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Green Macs 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down the MacBook, piece by piece 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other Macs and products 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green Windows Computers 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo green Windows desktops 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pair of green Windows notebooks 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Buying Green Mobile Phones and Handheld Gadgets 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed on Green Gadget Matters 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialing in to Green Mobile Phones 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotorola MOTO W233 Renew 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamsung SGH-W510, SGH-F268, and E200 Eco 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNokia 3110 Evolve and N79 eco 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green MP3 and Video Players, and Other Entertaining Gadgets 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiPod nano 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShiro SQ-S solar-powered media player 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaylis Eco Media Player 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eeMotion Solar Portable media player 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Trees by Reading E-Books 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile phone and computer e-book readers 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicated e-book readers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic bookstores 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Wound Up Over Green Windup Gadgets 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Getting Green Gadgets for on the Go 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving Your Car More Efficiently 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricking Out Your Car with Efficiency Gizmos 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into GPS and Mobile Phone Applications for Green Getting-around 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking mobile phone GPS navigator apps 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable GPS navigators 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPS and green mobile phone apps 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Green Gadgets for Fitness and Outdoor Activities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in Charge with Portable Power Chargers and Extenders 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeafing Through Green Garments, Bags, and Cases 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Adding Green Gadgets around the House 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Green Gadgets for Every Room in the House 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Controlling Household Energy Usage 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Things On and Off Automatically 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Your Entire House with Home Automation Systems 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green HDTV, Music, Movie-Watching, and Audio Products 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiddling with Other Ecofriendly Home Gadgets 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether an Unwanted Gadget Is of Use to Anyone 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the Risks and Rewards of Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the Gift of Unwanted Gadgets 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Good by Donating Computers and Other Gadgets 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading In or Selling Gadgets for Greenbacks 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics of the trade-in process 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a trade-in site for you 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Old Electronics on Craigslist 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuctioning Unwanted Gadgets on eBay and Other Auction Web Sites 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Erasing Your Personal Information before Getting Rid of Gadgets 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Your Personal Stuff — The Short Way and the Long Way 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Trust to Decide How to Erase Personal Information 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo know you is to trust you 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI want to trust you, but I’m just not sure 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeauthorizing Computer Programs before Giving Away Your PC 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Your User Account Files before Getting Rid of a Computer 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Windows XP user account and creating a new one 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Windows Vista user account and creating a new one 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Mac user account and creating a new one 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring Computers to Factory-Fresh Condition 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting and restoring a Windows hard drive 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting and restoring a Mac hard drive 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompletely Erasing Deleted Files and Hard Drives 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiping Windows hard drives 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiping Mac hard drives 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Recycling and Properly Disposing of Hopelessly Useless Gadgets 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding E-Waste and E-Cycling 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding E-Cyclers 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReputable or not? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal or from a distance? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a local e-cycler 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational and corporate e-cycling programs 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErasing Personal Information 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Break Down E-Waste or Leave It Whole 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping useful parts 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripherals and other parts and pieces 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Cool Green PC Peripherals and Accessories 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePC TrickleSaver 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcobutton 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBamboo Laptop Stand Workstation 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimpleTech [re]drive R500U 500 GB Turbo 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLenovo ThinkVision L197 Wide 19-inch LCD Display 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApple 24-inch LED Cinema Display 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInk2image Bulk Ink System 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanon Generation Green Printers 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetgear 3G Broadband Wireless Router 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Green Gadget Designs 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBware Water Meter 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaundry Pod 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial-Environmental Station: The Environmental Traffic Light 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor Drying Rack 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermal Touch 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastronauts 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTweet-a-Watt 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandby Monsters 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower-Hog 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWattBlocks 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the Winners Are 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Buy! 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Your Homework 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Recycled and Highly Recyclable 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Reconditioned or Preowned 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Small, Think Big Picture 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Bite Out of Energy Vampires 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Most of Multifunction Gadgets 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharge Your Gadgets the Green Way 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Rid of Gadgets the Green Way 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Carbon Offsets to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gadgets 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Green Gadget? 319\u003c\/p\u003e 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