I came across this little porcine delight whilst looking for something completely different, the wonder of the internet!
Apparently it is a device designed to educate children in the actual cost of electronic devices and consequently their environmental impact. Simply you plug the "Power Hog" into the mains and then plug your TV, Playstation etc into the snout of the pig. By dropping coins into the piggy bank style slot on its back you can pay for up to half an hours worth of electricity. As it nears the end of the period the "Power Hog" flashes red to let you know that it is running out.
I think that for small children it could be a fun way to raise awareness of both environmental awareness and financial management. I doubt that it would have any impact upon teenagers, they would simply unplug it!
Still in prototype stage at the moment but I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't hit the market soon.
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