Have you ever thought, how you will power your gadgets if there is no electricity or batteries? Wind-up gadgets are fast gaining popularity because of their clean and green status. They are a great substitute to electrically and battery powered devices, hence complement well the eco conscious lifestyle of people. The best part is that the range of wind-up gadgets is expanding and even new age products are incorporating this simple technology in their designs.
Wind up walkie talkies
Bringing down the need for batteries, is this environmentally friendly walkie talkie as it comes fitted with a wind up system. The kit comprises of a two, two way radios, which will keep all worries of running down on batteries at bay. The walkie-talkie has a 3 km talk range, which will help you keep a track of your kids while they play around the house. It has a 0.5W transmitting power and a 200 mW audio output. It comes fitted with a lithium battery that is rechargeable and will provide a talk-time of 1.5 hours, when fully charged. The most commendable attribute of the device is that with only a minute of cranking you will get two minute of talk time.
Wind-up Cell Phone Charger
Cell phones are as much a necessity as is drinking water. What if your cell phone runs out of juice and there is no power outlet around? Wind-up cell phone charger has been designed keeping such emergencies in mind. Charge the battery of your phone by turning the handle for a few minutes. This will give you a good 30 minutes of talk time, which is great in case one has to make an important call.
Windup LED Camping Light
At just $31.83, the Wind up LED Camping Light is nothing short of a bargain. It comes fitted with 5 LED lights and a nightlight feature with 2 Amber LEDs that will brighten up the area when dusk sets in. Give it a full wind and see the 5 LEDs sparkle for a good four hours, while the Amber LEDs will work for 48 hours on the same charge.
Wind-Up iPod and phone charger with flashlight
Here is a Wind-up iPod and Phone Charger that can double as an emergency torch. The eco friendly device is lightweight and can be carried just anywhere. The mini emergency phone charging gadget is compatible with almost all phones. Keep it in your pocket or glovebox, the wind-up phone charger with a 3LED flashlight will fit into all small compartments of your bag.
Wind-up battery
The concept of rechargeable batteries is worth appreciating, but they never give an idea about the exact time they will keep a gadget alive. The real trouble is when there is no way a person can recharge them, especially while traveling. This is where the Wind-up battery will come in handy. Recharge the cells by simply hand cranking and see the battery getting all juiced up.
Wind-up shaver
Here is a Wind-up shaver that will meet all your shaving requirements that too the clean and green way. The PowerPlus Piranha wind-up shaver will use your muscle power instead of electricity to get charged. Simply wind it up and the internal dynamo will generate energy to shave in no time at all.
Freeplay EyeMax radio
Revive the charm of olden times with the Freeplay EyeMax Radio. Listen to your favorite station as you charge the battery using muscle power or energy from the sun. The sustainable design offers a choice of wind-up, rechargeable and solar power. But how long does the radio run for? A 30 second crank will play the radio for 35 minutes at normal volume, which is worth applauding.
Wind-up remote control
No more dead batteries while at least when it comes to using your remote control. The Wind-up remote control features a little crank at the bottom and as less as 30 turns of the crank will keep the remote in a functional state for one whole week. Now there is no need to run to a nearby store to buy batteries when they die; thanks to the Wind-up remote control.
Windup Sherpa Xray torch by Freeplay
This Xray torch is another hand cranked gizmo, which is both brilliant for the environment as well as your pocket. It has a transparent case, which will clearly put on show, the conversion of muscle energy into light when winding it. The torch will prove to be a blessing in case your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere or when the batteries run out of juice.
Sustail concept wind-up mouse
Sustail concept wind-up mouse is cute to look at. The battery independent mouse can be recharged with its wind up technology. The crank is rotated to produce electricity with the help of a winding key, which is nicely concealed under the belly of the design.
