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simpletech.com - 7/29/2008

[re]Drive | SimpleTech :: by Fabrik

— simpletech.com — Introducing SimpleTech [re]drive™, the energy-efficient, resource-conscious external hard drive made with renewable, naturally grown bamboo and recyclable... aluminum, the most recycled metal on the planet. These durable materials come together to create ... (more) [re]Drive | SimpleTech :: by Fabrik

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youtube.com - 8/1/2008

LED Hard Drive Clock Demo (video)

— youtube.com — This is a hard drive clock I built from a 3.5" hard drive, some tri-color LEDs and... a PIC16F252 microcontroller. It works by shining the LEDs underneath... (more) LED Hard Drive Clock Demo (video)

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blog.wired.com - 7/29/2008

SimpleTech Goes Green with Bamboo Hard Drive

— blog.wired.com — $150 isn't bad for a 500GB external USB hard drive, especially one that is guaranteed to fit... in with your IKEA decor. SimpleTech's [re]drive isn't just about the looks, however. It is being sold on its environmental merits. Made from bamboo (fast ... (more) SimpleTech Goes Green with Bamboo Hard Drive

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SimpleTech Goes Green with Bamboo Hard Drive
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... frugal folks into, well, always leaving things plugged in and switched on. The packaging is also minimal: just a box with instructions printed on the inside and the USB and power cables taped into place. What's really nice, though, is that it is increasingly possible to go green and not have to opt for the wholemeal cardboard option. In fact, with looks like this you could probably buy the [re]drive and your friends wouldn't even know what a hippy you really are. Product page [SimpleTech via Crave] ...

Lots of Good in this SimpleTech Bamboo Hard Drive
The Gadgets Weblog — ... The SimpleTech [re]drive is a eco-friendly USB external hard drive that is made, very nicely, out of renewable bamboo and recyclable aluminum. It also does not have a cooling fan, so it runs cheaply and quietly. The heat dissipation is done through the wooden sides. It also features an auto on/off feature that helps it shut down when not in use. ...