When we saw the Orla Kiely radio, who would have thought it would only take another month until the next hand-crank powered radio with a built-in flashlight should show up?
The battery-free and eco-friendly Fun Radio-Nightlight ($30) comes with AM/FM radio, flashlight, and a light cap to create a soft bright nightlight.
1 minute of cranking will give you 20 minutes of radio or 40 minutes of light.
Available in three colors: Fresh Orange, Lime Green, and Pure White.
(Via Ubergizmo)
Yes, it’s time for yet another eco-friendly wind-up gadget that runs without the needs of using any batteries whatsoever (there is an USB charge option).
The Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player ($346) features an 1.8 inch LCD screen, 2 GB of internal memory and a SD Memory Card slot for external memory.
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The Orla Kiely Wind Up Radio & Torch ($40) is a modern AM/FM radio packaged in a cool looking plastic 70s design. No need to worry about running out of batteries - just grab the handle and wind your way back to the sound of the 70s. The radio also comes with a built-in flashlight.
(Via Retro To Go & Tech Digest)
