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Gadgetell Review: The iTech SolarCharge 906

When I heard about this gadget I was really excited about it and when I got one to review I couldn’t wait to try it. The Solarcharger 906 is touted as a solar powered charger that will work with almost any device-the package includes 10 different adapter tips. It claims to provide infinite talk time more »

LG unveils a solar powered ebook reader

Ebook readers are becoming more and more commonplace and it seems that just like everything else that trends, it eventually moves over to being able to function with an alternate power source. The latest in the lineup of solar powered devices is the Solar Cell ebook reader which comes courtesy of LG. As of now more »

Solar powered Bluetooth speakers from Devotec

Solar powered speakers are nice, but they can be better. Devotec’s idea: let’s put Bluetooth in it! So here we are, the “Solar Sound” is a solar powered set of speakers that includes Bluetooth. Since the folks at Devotec Industries are a smart lot, they also included an internal rechargeable battery that can be charged more »

Chinavision intro’s solar powered battery charger for mobile phones, laptops

Mobile phones and laptops will no longer have to run empty while people are on the go and outside of the house. These modern gadgets can now tap solar energy through the use of a 20000 ma/H solar battery and charger for recharging anywhere. The battery charger can be plugged in the car, or in any ordinary wall plug to quickly recharge its power to be used as a backup battery for your device, and it can also fully tap the suns power by using the built-in solar panels to power your device.

Mindset AG unveil the hybrid, solar powered Six50 auto

Considering how much gas prices have been going up, it is no surprise that alternative energy cars are starting to make some serious headway in the international auto market. Not only are the hybrid electric/gas cars becoming more and more common, but some designers are experimenting with solar panels on automobiles.

A recent development by a Swiss company named Mindset AG has put solar panels on their prototype model, the Six50. The designer, Mura Guntak, expects this car to run 62 miles per charge. The car itself is a 2+2 seater, and is about 13 feet long. Not only that, it can also go 0-60 in about 7 seconds.

Sharp flaunts 26-inch solar-powered LCD TV prototype

Sharp is harnessing the power of the sun to create an energy-efficient and environment-friendly LCD TV. In the forthcoming G8 Summit, the Japanese TV manufacturer will show off a prototype of its 26-inch LCD TV using solar panel as its main source of energy. Sharp claims this new technology reduces annual energy consumption by about more »

New SOLo table does more than just a normal table

Normally, tables don’t do much, they just sit there and let you work on it or put stuff on it. However, this new table from SOLo, by Intelligent Forms is not just your average table, it is solar powered which means you can run or charge your gadgets while using them on the table. This really is a great idea and if the price can stay relatively inexpensive, it is sure to be very popular, especially since people are trying to become more energy efficient. Reportedly, if you leave it for a year in a “typical outdoor setting,” it has enough juice to charge your typical cellphone about 6,800 times, or a laptop 168 times. It also comes with a few sockets to charge whatever gadget you may have, including USB, 12V and your standard 3-pin plug.