Oh, the things we create and label "green".

For those eco-conscious folks living in hot climates, you can thank Japan for the latest and greatest in buttocks cooling. Introducing Suzukaze air-conditioned seat cushion. Using the sweat generated by your bum and a tiny bit of energy, this cushion has an internal fan that blows over 170 liters of air per minute to keep your nether-region cool. It is light weight, portable, and so efficient that even if used as much as 8 hours a day, you'd still only spend pennies per month on electricity.

Hallelujah.

While not quite as handy as some crazy gadgets we've seen come through here, if you have a significant problem with your rear end overheating or becoming... um... swampy, then this energy-efficient new gadget is for you. But, realistically, I think we can chalk it up to another random item found in the Skymall catalog.

Watch a video on how the seat works.

Via Newlaunches

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written by Rene , May 31, 2008

Could this be used to cool down an overheating laptop or powerbook?

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written by Christopher Reeve , June 01, 2008

Gees. EcoGeek, stop promoting so much junk! We produce enough plastic waste already in this world.

Eco use
written by JJG , June 01, 2008

What about in the car? This could be used to reduce air conditioning, which has a measurable impact on fuel mileage.

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written by Professr , June 01, 2008

@ Rene - Why, do you have one up your bum?

A Cool Bum
written by JOhn Thomas , June 01, 2008

LOL, nothing like a cool Bum now is there. LOL

JT
http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com

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written by Simon Slade , June 01, 2008

This is great! It a laptop version was available I would be first in line

Simon Slade

I'm actually considering ordering one...
written by mmorpg , June 01, 2008

I legitly wouldn't mind something like this. I spend at least 10 hours a day sitting down and my rear does get itchy from the sticky weather... this would reduce that hopefully.

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written by seo , June 01, 2008

After working on my bum all day I feel like I actually need one of them.

My Car has cooling seats... and its AMER
written by dave , June 01, 2008

My Car has cooling seats... and its AMERICAN MADE not some jap shit

Lincoln LS - Cooling seats.. keeps my balls cool

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written by Matt , June 01, 2008

"Using the sweat from your bum..."

So, I either have to sit in the chair naked or wait until I'm so hot that it's soaked through my pants? This is quite possibly the worst idea ever.

wow...
written by dissapointed person , June 01, 2008

Dude, thats not even funny that you call them japs what a derogatory term, i could call you a HICK if i wanted, and at least they dont terrorize countries for oil.

To those wanting it for a laptop
written by Lupus , June 01, 2008

You either didn't read the text or have a sweating laptop. I would change both.

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written by James , June 01, 2008

Rene: it would only work for your laptop if it sweats.

CoolBiz
written by Rich , June 01, 2008

The Japanese government introduced a policy called Cool Biz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Biz_campaign to encourage people to set there air-con thermostats to 28 deg C.

I'm sure there's thousands of Japanese business men that would really appreciate this invention.

Or how about this...
written by Andy , June 02, 2008

http://www.sleepbreeze.co.uk
for the whole body version that you can take to bed - or futon!
4 watts, provides air movement sufficient to cool you down sufficient to get you to sleep on hot summer evenings.

Rich, thanks for the Cool Biz link - if more people were prepared to turn thermostats up a bit and rely a bit more on local air movement they'd save a pile of cash, as well as CO2.

Andy

nice
written by Brian H , June 02, 2008

"legitly" FTW

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