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Far-Out Green Gadgets

In a headlong rush to save the Earth, you might grab at anything that promises to help. The Net is littered with possibilities--some silly and some just ahead of their time.

Kajsa Linnarsson, PC World

Portable Wind Turbine 9 of 12

The HYmini is a baby wind turbine that can produce sufficient electricity to charge most gadgets, including MP3 players, digital cameras, and cell phones. Attach it to your bike handlebars or to your arm as you move about. Just 20 minutes of wind exposure will give the device's internal battery enough juice to support 30 minutes of iPod time. The $49.99 HYmini comes with mini solar panels and extra batteries, too, so you can switch elements to store power. And in a pinch, you can charge it in a regular wall outlet.

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