Toshiba handsets getting greener

Not surprisingly, “green” is big deal in Japan as well and Toshiba was eager to show how eco-friendly their handsets are. Besides being more eco-sensitive, another consequence of the green boom is that companies are very low-power oriented. Toshiba has gone through the effort of shutting down whole blocks of circuits that are not in use (it is harder than it sounds). Reducing the size of the boards and using eco-friendly materials also helps reduce pollution. What does it mean for you and I? Less eco-guilt, better battery life, thinner and smarter gadgets.