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Tuesday 25 October 2011

Solar Butterfly flits around endlessly (by Edwin)


As long as the sun is out, the Solar Butterfly that you see here will definitely flit around your garden joyfully, even though there is nary a single flower for it to feed on, seeing nothing but patches of weeds everywhere. All you need to do is place the stake with solar panels in your garden outdoors, although you can also opt for your favorite potted plant if you want to, and the Solar Butterfly will flutter around, moving its wings just like the real deal.
Of course, during those downcast, rainy days, if you’re so used to having a faux butterfly move around during the mornings, there is always the option to throw in a single AA battery to keep its fluttering action going. The solar stake stands at 16″ tall, where the butterfly is 2.5″ tall and 2″ wide. You will be able to choose from Orange Monarch or Yellow Swallowtail, and this is one butterfly that won’t die after a few days.
How much, you ask? The Solar Butterfly can be part of your garden’s make up for $11.99

(Source:http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20110731/solar-butterfly-flits-endlessly/)

Monday 17 October 2011

Cool Solar Gadgets For The Solar Powered Addicted Dad (by Gloria Campos)

I think solar powered gadgets are amazing, so I have put together a list of solar powered gift ideas for Father's Day.  If you still need to buy a gift for your dad or your baby's daddy take a look at the list below. You might just find what you are looking for or think of something better along the way. Either way, I hope it helps.

1. Solar Powered Electric Shaver

via vogue-gifts.com
This is the kind of shaver dad can take camping, or take on the road with him. It takes the Solar Electric Shaver 8 hour to full charge and yes, it can also be charged by AC, if needed. The solar powered shaver uses Double independent floating blades, a high technique solar panel and a high rotate speed silver palladium alloy motor. It has an indication light to show when charging and a push type shear.



2. Solar Powered Headphones

via Inhabitat
This is solar powered gadget is a smart idea Unfortunately it still isn't on the market, but my hope is that it will be soon. What is it? Designer Shepeleff Stephen has designed a solar-powered, Bluetooth-connected Q-Sound (quantum sound) headphone set. The headphones have a flexible solar powered panels, wireless technology, and rotating earpieces. One hour in the sun will allow 2.67 hours of power. This is at maximum volume. It can run up to 40 hours when fully charged.

3. Solar Powered Coffee Maker

via ecofriend.org
For the men in your life that need coffee, industrial designer Christopher G. Patton invented a Girasol, a portable solar powered coffee maker. There really isn't any explanation about the solar powered ability of this gadget, except that a, "student design group was commissioned by the Universidad de Quintana Roo in southern Mexico to design a series of coffee makers.  The intent is to generate a source of revenue that would subsidize a charitable project initiated by Quintana Roo." Considering how many people drinking coffee and how many are plugged into homes everyday this invention would save a lot of money in addition to conserving energy.  

4. Solar Powered Flashlight

via casaconceptdesign.com
I actually have one of these flashlights and I absolutely love it. Mine is blue though and I prefer it that way. My husband loves it too. There are 6 super bright LEDs and 3 standard NiMH, AA rechargeable batteries inside. It will fully charge in about 8 hours and can illuminate up to 6 hours every night. There is also a nightglow strip on the flashlight that makes it easier to find in the dark.  Amazon has an amazing collection of solar powered flashlights.

5. Solar Powered Hybrid Oven Cooker

via earthtechproducts.com
This solar oven can cook in solar mode, electric mode or both (hybrid mode). To cook point it to the sun, adjust the back reflector panel so that the sunshine reflects into the oven's dark cooking chamber" and that is it.  If dinner is taking too long or clouds appear in the sky switch to electric. "The Solar Oven's two setting thermostat automatically controls and maintains the cooking temperature inside the oven chamber so your food is always safe and cooked to perfection even when the weather isn't."

6. One More Just For Fun

via crazyaboutgadgets.com
Sometimes dad needs some kid fun too. This solar gadget is a Solar Airship. It weighs 230 grams. It is 8 meters long and if you let go it can fly up to 30,000 feet in the air.  To inflate this balloon let it sit in the sun for a few minutes. The material the balloon is made of will absorb the heat from the sun and inflate. To fly it, attach the 50 meter cord provided.


If you find the list interesting feel free to share it with your friends and family. You are also welcome to add your own solar powered gift ideas in the comments section below. May you have a wonderful bright sun shiny day.

Gloria Campos-Hensley
Green Blogger 
InventorSpot.com

(Source: http://inventorspot.com/articles/cool_solar_gadgets_solar_powered_addicted_dad_28454)

Thursday 13 October 2011

Quirky Ray solar-powered charger (by Mark R - on October 10th, 2011)



We have reported on a lot solar-powered chargers here on Coolest-Gadgets, most recently the Eton Mobius.
A company/distributor known as Quirky, which puts devices from independent inventors to the spotlight, has the Ray on their catalog. The Ray is different than most chargers as it has a very powerful suction cup to hold it to where the sun shines the most: on glass. It also has a tilting kickstand that supports multiple positions to capture the sun.
The Ray has a compact battery that can store enough energy to fully charge a cellular phone. It has a USB port for easy charging, and these USB cords can be tucked for storage into the kickstand when folded closed.
I will have to admit what sold me on this Ray is how it can cling to an airplane window. Considering that you will have your cellular phone in airplane mode anyway, you might as well take advantage of the downtime and charge it. Hopefully, the passengers next to you won’t think it is rude if you block their view.
You should be able to get the Ray on the Quriky site for about $39.99. While you are there, check out some other items.

(Source:http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20111010/quirky-ray-solarpowered-charger/#more-61329)

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Eton Mobius for the iPhone 4


Eton has a lot of solar-powered products such as emergency gadgets like the Raptor and the Scorpion. Their most recent product, the Mobius, takes a page from the Mophie Juice Pack playbook as it is a portable charger specifically designed for the iPhone 4.
The Juice Pack is a battery that doubles as an iPhone case, and the Mobius is essentially the same thing, but solar-powered. According to the official Press Release, one hour of sun on the solar cells is sufficient enough for 25 minutes of talk time, 20 minutes of internet use, 35 minutes of video playback, and two hours of audio playback.
In addition the 1800 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, this extra battery power will be held until the user needs it. All it takes is a flip of a switch, and some extra juice gets squeezed to an iPhone 4. The unit also has a micro USB port which can also charge the unit with the included micro-USB cable, and it will even sync with iTunes.
I am not certain how durable the solar cells are, and I don’t want to drop it to find out. The rest of the case is hard yet light metal, and the unit weighs about 3.4 ounces.
You should be able to get the Eton Mobius for the iPhone 4 on Amazon now for $82.34 

(Source: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20110930/eton-mobius-iphone-4/#more-61072)

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