Comments on: ecobutton Provides An Energy Saving Alternative To Shutting Down Your PC http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/ Deliciously Geeky... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: lauraly http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-405732 lauraly Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:07:29 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-405732 You can also use the Black Google search engine to save energy while you have the computer running:<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com</a><br>Here's information on how they help the environment by having a green search engine:<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/</a><br>List of countries available (over 50):<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/countries/" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/count...</a> You can also use the Black Google search engine to save energy while you have the computer running:
http://www.blackl.com
Here's information on how they help the environment by having a green search engine:
http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/
List of countries available (over 50):
http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/count…

]]> By: lauraly http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-404344 lauraly Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:07:29 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-404344 You can also use the Black Google search engine to save energy while you have the computer running:<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com</a><br>Here's information on how they help the environment by having a green search engine:<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/</a><br>List of countries available (over 50):<br><a href="http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/countries/" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/count...</a> You can also use the Black Google search engine to save energy while you have the computer running:
http://www.blackl.com
Here's information on how they help the environment by having a green search engine:
http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/about/
List of countries available (over 50):
http://www.blackl.com/search_engine_black/count…

]]> By: Wuffy http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-396563 Wuffy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:02:53 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-396563 Hmmm. I wonder how many greenhouse gasses are produced during the manufacture and distribution of this energy-pulling, functionality-duplicating piece of plastic junk? Hmmm. I wonder how many greenhouse gasses are produced during the manufacture and distribution of this energy-pulling, functionality-duplicating piece of plastic junk?

]]> By: bpled http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-396143 bpled Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:11 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-396143 Use <a href="http://www.bpled.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bpled.com</a> instead of Google (Yahoo, Altavista whatever) and you'll save some precious energy. After all, it's up to us to care for the environment, right?<br><br>Do some more for the environment, Make bpled your homepage at your Work and Home<br><br>Remeber: You can make difference.<br><br><br>Thank you. Use http://www.bpled.com instead of Google (Yahoo, Altavista whatever) and you'll save some precious energy. After all, it's up to us to care for the environment, right?

Do some more for the environment, Make bpled your homepage at your Work and Home

Remeber: You can make difference.

Thank you.

]]> By: snoopy http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-395153 snoopy Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:49:22 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-395153 The eco-button software (from <a href="http://www.eco-button.com" rel="nofollow">www.eco-button.com</a>) can be used without the button. <br><br>The button simply types 'ecobutton' into Start | Run and executes<br><br>To do that without the button create a batch file with Notepad that contains:<br><br>@ECHO OFF <br>cmd /c ecobutton<br>cls<br>EXIT<br><br>and save it as *****.bat where **** is whatever you want. Then create a desktop shortcut for this file.<br><br>Despite the claims using the button does not appear to use less power than the normal S3 Standby mode. As far as I can see the only thing the software does is record how long the computer is suspended and calculate how much electricity has been saved based on the information entered during setup.<br><br>So really the only thing the button has going for it is the visual reminder. Not sure that is worth what they are charging. The eco-button software (from http://www.eco-button.com) can be used without the button.

The button simply types 'ecobutton' into Start | Run and executes

To do that without the button create a batch file with Notepad that contains:

@ECHO OFF
cmd /c ecobutton
cls
EXIT

and save it as *****.bat where **** is whatever you want. Then create a desktop shortcut for this file.

Despite the claims using the button does not appear to use less power than the normal S3 Standby mode. As far as I can see the only thing the software does is record how long the computer is suspended and calculate how much electricity has been saved based on the information entered during setup.

So really the only thing the button has going for it is the visual reminder. Not sure that is worth what they are charging.

]]> By: Ric http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-376493 Ric Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:34:42 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-376493 I have been testing a Eco Button we got for free, like Jeff says it is a very convenient way to put your PC in to standby for when you walk away from it. However I almost fell off my chair when I found out this cheap piece of plastic with a geen LED will set you back £15, definately not worth that!!!! Even with the development of the software that tells you how much your saving, at the most it should only cost £5 max. Someone is making a lot of money of the whole greening thing. I have been testing a Eco Button we got for free, like Jeff says it is a very convenient way to put your PC in to standby for when you walk away from it. However I almost fell off my chair when I found out this cheap piece of plastic with a geen LED will set you back £15, definately not worth that!!!! Even with the development of the software that tells you how much your saving, at the most it should only cost £5 max. Someone is making a lot of money of the whole greening thing.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-364508 Jeff Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:08:11 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-364508 I have an Ecobuton and just to clarify, what the button does it re-introduces the 2 modes microsoft running gear disables when you plug a keyboard in for the first time. What Ecobutton button does is quickly and easily brings these back and will always use the most efficent mode available and puts the user in control of when they want the PC to save ££$$. It also shows the user how much they have saved both in money and CO2. See the website www.eco-button.com , don't under estimate it. We are all lazy, and this gadget makes it easy!! and its made from re-cycled plastic. My business has saved loads and has made my staff more aware and think green. Also it large offices it can save on the air conditioning bill as well. I have an Ecobuton and just to clarify, what the button does it re-introduces the 2 modes microsoft running gear disables when you plug a keyboard in for the first time. What Ecobutton button does is quickly and easily brings these back and will always use the most efficent mode available and puts the user in control of when they want the PC to save ££$$. It also shows the user how much they have saved both in money and CO2. See the website http://www.eco-button.com , don’t under estimate it. We are all lazy, and this gadget makes it easy!! and its made from re-cycled plastic. My business has saved loads and has made my staff more aware and think green. Also it large offices it can save on the air conditioning bill as well.

]]> By: Christopher http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-363891 Christopher Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:14:53 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-363891 WOW! Cool, I can save the planet by buying crap! Neat, now I don't feel bad about my H2! WOW! Cool, I can save the planet by buying crap! Neat, now I don’t feel bad about my H2!

]]> By: Felix http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-363725 Felix Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:22:27 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-363725 I like the idea of adding another power-draining device to my PC to make it save energy. Great job! Most modern computers have stand-by keys on their keyboards that can be configured to put the computer into hibernation anyway. But maybe I'm just missing the whole genius idea. I like the idea of adding another power-draining device to my PC to make it save energy. Great job! Most modern computers have stand-by keys on their keyboards that can be configured to put the computer into hibernation anyway. But maybe I’m just missing the whole genius idea.

]]> By: siliconchef http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-363664 siliconchef Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:25:14 +0000 http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/30/ecobutton-provides-an-energy-saving-alternative-to-shutting-down-your-pc/#comment-363664 It's just a virtual power button attached via USB. Their software sends the OS a signal to go to suspend. If you have any "enhanced" keyboards from Microsoft or Logitech (with dozens of extra buttons) you might have a standby or suspend button (look for a key with a crescent moon on it). It’s just a virtual power button attached via USB. Their software sends the OS a signal to go to suspend. If you have any “enhanced” keyboards from Microsoft or Logitech (with dozens of extra buttons) you might have a standby or suspend button (look for a key with a crescent moon on it).

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