Typical price
£15
What it is
A USB gadget that you hit to power off your computer for carbon savings
5.3
What you need to know: Ecobutton
We like:
The ease of use; that it's made of recycled plastic
We don't like:
The pointlessness; the really distracting glowing green light
SmartPlanet judgement:
We really wanted to like this. The Ecobutton's aim of cutting the amount of energy wasted by our computers is certainly a noble one. But the execution's wanting. There's just not enough here to warrant the price tag, nor the amount of carbon expended to manufacture and distribute the thing. Next time nature calls, lunchtime arrives or you have a meeting, just stick to your computer's standby button.
Score breakdown:
5.3
Full review:
Meet the Ecobutton, the latest weapon in the campaign to green our gadgets and electronics. As the name suggests, it's a button. The eco part of the equation theoretically comes from plugging it into your Windows PC via USB and then hitting the button to send your computer into standby every time nature calls, lunchtime arrives or a meeting occurs. Plus the button in question is made from recycled plastic. Continue reading...
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