04 Jan 10 Solar powered GPS by fTech
fTech has recently added a new GPS system to their catalog, this time being a solar powered device. In case you are wondering, the solar power only works as an additional charge to extend the battery life, because the main one provides up to 20 hours of power.
The solar powered bluetooth GPS made by fTech includes a 51 channel MediaTek receiver, it can be operated indoors and outdoors plus track signals down to -158dBm, and up to 30 hours of battery life when using the solar panels.solar powered GPS device
Other information about the GPS can be seen at the official fTech website.
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09 Nov 09 The Solar Cell USB Sun Drive
It may look like an over-priced flash drive at $23 but you have to give technology some allowance in making it happen. This solar cell USB key called the Sun Drive comes in various capacities (2.1G, 2.2G, 2.3G and 2.4G). As you would guess, it solicits its power from the sun (solar power) which should become an ideal alternative for mobile phone power (100 minutes of talk time) or as a power source for MP3 players (35 hours). It may seem bulky but this is because of the solar cell and the battery. Overall, this is should be a handy gadget, especially for the ones who have all kinds of gadgets on the go.
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26 Oct 09 Regen ReNu charges iPod and iPhone
The ReNu is a very intriguing way of charging an iPod or iPhone that uses solar power. Solar chargers for mobile devices are not unique, but this one has a sound deck with speakers, several optional bases, and even an LED desk lamp. Of course, the ReNu can use a wall outlet to charge your favorite Apple product if you desire. You should see the ReNu come January for about $199.
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11 Jun 09 Samsung E1107 “Crest Solar” Phone
Samsung hasn’t announced the Android-powered Bigfoot smartphone yet but it definitely unveiled a cheap handset, the E1107 aka “Crest Solar”. The phone will be available in India and it will be solar powered. Every hour of solar charging will offer you 5-10 minutes of talk time. It doesn’t seem like that much but it’s certainly good enough to make a few fast phone calls.
The phone will offer dual GSM (900/1800MHz), a 1.5-inch 65K CSTN screen, FM Radio, MP3 ringtones, torch, Fake Call (which is always useful) and a 800mAh battery. After India the phone will make it to Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia and Latin America. The expected price for the Crest Solar is $59 but you might get it for even less.
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18 May 09 SunPower Announces Solar Power Monitoring iPhone App
The iPhone has been a multi-functional device for games, business apps and even videos. But now it seems to be adding another dimension towards its many uses as a monitoring device for homes that make use of solar energy.
There are homes now that make use of solar power as their main source of energy but the available power generated by these solar panels leaves a lot to be feted on. For one, knowing how much energy is available for use to power up the home is needed and until now, no competent means of measuring that was available.
SunPower Corp. thus unveils a solar power monitoring software that can be used via the iPhone/ iPod Touch. With this new app which is now available at the Apple App Store for free, home owners can now easily evaluate and see the efficiency of their solar cells, panels and system and see if they are functioning accordingly.
“With the SunPower Monitoring System, our customers can optimize their solar investment and save on energy expenses,” said Jan Soderstrom, vice president and chief marketing officer at SunPower Corp. “By monitoring their solar systems online, in-home or via their Apple mobile devices, these tools empower homeowners to track their systems anytime and from practically any location.”
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15 May 09 iUnika GYY Solar Powered Notebook
iUnika GYY
A European technology company called iUnika has perfected a solar powered notebook, and this product is known as the GYY. With this device, don’t expect too much memory. Users will find about 128MB of RAM, plus a 64GB SSD drive. The CPU is 400MHz, and the operating system is some “proprietary version of Linux”.
The screen is a 8-inch WVGA with an 800 x 480 resolution. The iUnika GYY will become available in the European market in June for about 160 euros. If it does make its way to the United States, that price would probably translate to around $200.
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18 Apr 09 Hymini Solar Powered Charger
Here is another charger alternative you can use for your gadgets that make use of a different type of energy. HYmini is a stylish, portable wind turbine that is amazingly versatile, saving up green electricity and dishing it out to 5V devices as required. It comes with a variety of connectors and can be mounted to your bike or your arm.
HYmini comes in your choice of green, black or white and includes a “1200 mAh built-in Lithium Ion Polymer rechargeable battery power bank”. The battery stores both wind-generated power and also solar power generated by miniSOLAR, a small self-contained solar panel included in the main HYmini package but also sold separately.
One notable drawback of the HYmini mentioned by GadgetReview’s testers is that it’s not compatible with either the iPod Shuffle or even worse, the iPhone. Non-Shuffle iPods are OK though, as they connect via the HYmini’s included USB connector. On the other hand, one commenter disputes this, stating the “iPhone is designed to switch from 12V to 5V power source for recharging when it is plugged to the computer/laptop.”
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12 Apr 09 Mitra Mini-PC
Mitra PC
The Mitra, a stylish mini-PC that gets its power from the sun, is being targeted at people living in rural areas of India. This solar-powered mini-PC concept is intended to be used for online teaching, online medical help and online help for rural Indian farmers. Designed by Indian-based industrial designer Yogesh, the Mitra mini-PC has a small, clamshell-styled LCD display, a built-in LED projector, Wi-Fi connectivity and an onboard storage battery.
The mini-PC also performs as a portable energy-efficient notebook computer. Solar panels are fastened onto the body of the PC but in case of a rainy day, you can power the system using the hand crank. No word on when this device may become available.
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19 Feb 09 IXYS Reveals Solar Power Battery Charger Evaluation Boards
Prolonging the life of batteries of devices is a great boost to avoid additional costs for certain devices. But the actual practice of prolonging them is sometimes overlooked.
In fact, there is no real way of properly evaluating their state but with this new Solar Power Battery Charger Evaluation Boards from IXYS, battery life extensions are bound to improve.
These evaluation boards show how the ‘Solar Bit’ can be used to increase battery life, help design solar cell based products, provide customer convenience and reduce the disposal of batteries. The boards are designed to assist customers in understanding the features of the IXYS Solar Cells in the form of Solar Bits.
The Solar Power Battery Charger Evaluation Boards are as follows:
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22 Jan 09 Solar Arcadia’s iPhone Solar Chargers
Charging mobile phones and gadgets can prove to be a problem, especially if you don’t know where to plug in. But thanks to Solar Arcadia’s iPhone Solar Charger which has been added to the innovative microgeneration products of GWS Technologies, an alternative has just been released to address this common issue.
“Solar Arcadia has come up with a tremendous product that lets consumers power their electronic devices with free, clean solar power,” said Michael Coskun, Vice President of GWS Technologies. “With over 13 million iPhones sold worldwide, this product has enormous market potential, and we are excited to be able to add the iPhone Solar Charger to our revenue stream.”
The iPhone Solar Charger makes use of natural or artificial light. It is sleek, highly functional, simple to operate and may also be used with an iTouch.
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