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I've heard of concept cars but I've never come across a concept phone until today. No word on what is going to go into the S-Series developed by a student, Simon Enever. Form over function was the main objective of this cell phone as the designer thought that too many phones were made with functions packed into a box. This phone was made for style but still pocessed function being that all major applications (i.e. email, camera, etc) were accessible easily without pushing down the numpad. The different thing about this phone is the wood panelling along the keypad and sides. It still doesn't stand out for me though. It reminds me of the Sony Ericsson W580i and S500 but it would be cool to see Sony Ericsson or Nokia pick up this design and add features to the gleaming package. So if you want to make a statement and stick it to the average cell phone user then advocate to a cell phone maker to produce this phone because even though it's not that different it still deserves a shot at stardom.

Originally developed for the hotel industry, GreenSwitch, has just hit the residential market with force. Ed Begley has stamped it with his approval showcasing it on his show, Living With Ed. Retrofit the system to all the electronics including lights that are on standby or are only used when you are home. With the flick of a switch when you leave home, all those electronics will be switched off. Instead of running around the home and turn off the phone charger, the laptop, TV, lights, and many more, you can just flick the switch. It claims to save around 25%-45% in energy costs and the costs will be recouped in 10months-2 years.

Let me explain how the system works. First you buy the wall plugs that you will use to plug all the electronics you want to be on the GreenSwitch program. You install them and if for example you have an alarm clock and a light on the same plug but you only want the light to be on the system, you buy a split receptacle. As well if you want to turn on an individual light on you can and you can also reprogram the thermostat. There is one central switch which looks like the picture at the bottom. When you turn it off, it doesn't immediately go off. It allows the user 30s to leave the house, get into bed, etc, before turning off. GreenSwitch will help save you time and energy and all you have to do is flick a switch.