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In history of computer technology, 2010 will be remembered as the year of the Tablet.  More than a dozen major Tablet devices come out this year running no less than four different operating systems. What combination of features and form factor will resonate with the public remains to be seen. Regardless, this new class of product seems destined to radically alter the way consumers interact with the Internet, media, and each other.

The first entrant, Apple's iPad extends and expands upon the experience many consumers love about the iPhone. In sixty days, Apple will begin shipping iPads and between one to five million units will be sold in the first year. The Daily Green asked us what impact Tablet computing would have on the environment.

"People could stop getting cable Internet at home. If you could do all your social media, emailing, accessing photos ... what is really left that you need a desktop or laptop for?" commented Christopher Conway, founder of GreenT Digital. Read the full article at The Daily Green.
 
 
The iPhone's built-in Calendar is adequate, but if you want a calendar that feels more like your online Google Calendar, take a look at CalenGoo. It gives you access to multiple calendars simulataneously and actually matches the color of the calendar to your online Google preferences. Four views means less hunting and pecking just to find out where and when you are supposed to have lunch with mom. Other key features include:
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  • Multiple views including Day, Week and Month View, plus an Agenda View that shows your calendar items in a list format
  • Compatibility with Google Apps accounts and iTouch
  • An offline mode that allows you to use the calendar even if you aren't connected with changes updated when you reconnect
  • Infinite flexibility on how the data is displayed including colors, fonts, start times, and other defaults
 
 

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Christopher Conway, founder of GreenT Digital, was one of four presenters at Green Is: Digital, an afternoon of discussions for digital professionals who are interested in how green business affects the bottom line. The event was hosted by Green Is Here, a series of salon style events held at Meet at the Apartment in Soho, NYC. More info.

 
 
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We're excited to be the official technology provider for Green Spaces New York, workspace for entrepreneurs in the sustainability field. We'll be providing a turn-key tech solution for tenants in both locations. We've also moved our own offices to the Green Spaces Manhattan office.
 
 
International Energy Authority estimates that 200 new nuclear power plants would be required to provide electricity for all the computers, televisions and music players that will be plugged in by 2030. But the organization also predicts that available energy efficient solutions can maintain current consumption at low cost or cost neutral. 

Source: Gadgets and Gigawatts -- Policies for Energy Efficient Electronics, May 2009