GREEN DEETS 014: Greener Gadgets Hymini
by George Spyros, New York City, USA 
on 02.18.08
We've discovered that a number of folks are quite let's say curious about the portable power bank universal adapter cum wind generator known as the Hymini. Despite its spelling, questions linger as to whether or not Hymini refers to anything female or sexual. And how exactly do you pronounce "Hymini?" On our recent journey to the Greener Gadgets conference, we got the answers to these burning questions and more. Watch the exclusive TreeHugger Hi-Definition video after the jump.
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::GREEN DEETS::
:: Height 5.4 inches (134mm)
:: Width 3.4 inches (87.5 mm)
:: Thick 1.3 inches (33.5mm)
:: 1200mA/h built in lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery
:: Up to 500 charge cycles
:: Minimum wind speed charging rate 9 mph
:: Maximum wind speed charging rate 40 mph (65kmh)
:: Attach up to four optional solar panels
:: Output current: adaptive 200mA~850mA (depending on devices)
:: LINKS ::
TreeHugger Post Hymini
Inhabitat
Hymini product website
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How about not buying new gadgets just because they are "green"? I wonder how much energy goes into making that device, and if 500 charge cycles (it's life span) is more or less than that.