Soladec Device Charger – Not for Vampires (by Julie)

I don’t come from a long line of outdoor enthusiasts, in fact most folks that know me know that a day away from the comforts of home, you know like electricity and indoor plumbing, is a fate worse than death. It stands to reason that my daughter wants to camp more than anything in the world…

Thank heavens for the Soladec Charger, with its ability to charge over 3500 different electronic devices with nothing but the power of the sun, the Soladec Hybrid Solar Powered Charger by MiseMet is designed to provide free solar energy right out of the box, from the sky… to your electronics, no outlet required.

Perfect for frequent travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, or especially for emergency situations, the Soladec can be used anywhere, using only the sunlight! The company states that Soladec features some of the most technologically advanced components available today, including the latest generation high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic 1.65W solar cell with tempered low-iron glass used to maximize light transmission and the key piece of the Soladec, the photovoltaic cell, is designed with the highest efficiency possible using today’s technology, allowing it capture far more power from Sunlight or any ambient lighting conditions, compared to other solar chargers available today.

Combined with an intelligent charging system, the Soladec can charge most GPS navigators, Smartphones, MP3 players, e-book readers, Bluetooth devices, or most electronic devices compatible with USB, including Apple, of course it requires the USB cable supplied by device manufacturer to do so.

So I have my laptop, wifi hotspot, smartphone and my sleeping bag… I guess I’m ready to camp…. you know it will probably rain, am I right? The Soladec Charger is available from amazon.com  for less than 90 bucks.

(Source:http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20120206/solodec-device-charger-vampires/#more-65112)

The upcoming Apple products will focus on mini integrated solar panels?

Upcoming products Apple could mount a mini- Solar Panel on the back or with an accessory Journal. The energy provided by our star would ensure a restoration in part of what is spent for the operation. The indiscretion comes from Taiwan, Again by Digitimes showing deep gorges of local manufacturing companies. That the 2012 is dedicated to the photovoltaic Cupertino?

The possibility is that Apple takes advantage of Patents deposited in 2009 for the use of solar panels for portable devices such as miniature iPad, IPhone or iPod touch: communicating with the battery, supplying a small percentage of energy.

However there is to throw some of water on the fire as Digitimes has expressed several times about the predictions that were later overturned by loud harsh reality, but this time it might take us: maybe not for a integrated directly into the device in the gadget accessories.

However, it seems unlikely that, in the case, you can see solar energy already employed with the fifth generation of Apple’s smartphone, the easier it relates to the sixth generation that should be out next year in 2012. Samsung has already presented his model of the solar Android.

(Source:http://coolestgadgetsandgizmos.com/2011/07/29/the-upcoming-apple-products-will-focus-on-mini-integrated-solar-panels/)

Eton raises a “Rukus” at CES (by Mark R)

Eton has produced a lot of solar-powered, energy efficient gadgets over the years, and so I had to stop by at CES to see what they had for 2012. I found that they were raising quite a ruckus with their Rukus.

The Rukus is the first portable Bluetooth sound system with a solar panel to wirelessly stream music from a compatible device. As you can see, it is made to be portable, and the speakers are pretty admirable, and they produce some pretty kickin’ noise.

What really sells the Rukus is its 40 square-inch solar panel that can harvest the sun’s energy, and it takes about six hours of direct sunlight for a full recharge. The Press release says that it “never runs out of power”, but that might be too much of a boast. It is very energy efficient, and can be charged via AC adapter. By the way, the Rukus has an integrated USB port so it can charge other devices.

Although you can’t see it very well in the photo, the Rukus has an E Ink SURF segmented display, which can display information without draining the onboard battery. The display can also be read in direct sunlight and at a 180-degree viewing angle.

The Rukus will be available someone in Q2 for about $149.95.

(Source: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/category/solar-powered-gear/)

Solar-powered Kindle cover means you never have to plug it in again (by Sean Ludwig)

If you’ve ever wanted a Kindle that you never have to plug in, SolarFocus has the accessory for you with its solar-powered Kindle case.

Green tech has dominated the conversation around cars, but now it seems these eco-friendly trends are edging into mobile at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, where SolarFocus is debuting its Kindle case. Taiwan-based SolarFocus has other solar-panel products that have USB ports, but its Kindle case might be the most interesting, specific device.

The solar-powered Kindle case fits only the fourth-generation Kindle, but it should be available for the Kindle Touch in the spring. The front part of the case features one long solar panel, which is a bit inelegant. On the inside, there is a pop-up light that can help you read at night or in low-lighting.

SolarFocus says its Kindle case will make the Kindle battery last three times the normal duration, which amounts to three months. But because you can charge solely off the solar charger, you could, in theory, never need to plug it into a wall or computer USB port again.

The SolarFocus solar-powered Kindle case is a 2012 International CES Innovations Design & Engineering Awards Honoree. The device will be available online starting Jan. 15 for $80.

(Source: http://venturebeat.com/2012/01/08/solarfocus-solar-powered-kindle-cover/)