Portable solar power

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Now this I like. .... a shoulder bag with a built in solar panel to recharge your iPod or phone. If only they could do something that would charge your laptop on the go - that would be REALLY useful.

"Until technologists come up with longer life batteries, a Swiss startup that gave itself a trendy Chinese name, Dauchu Go (the Swiss daily Tages Anzeiger says it means "everwhere") has a chance with its synthetic shoulder-bags that come with a built in recharging unit driven by solar power. It can be used for recharging hand-held devices, including brand-name mobilephones and MP3 players, the company website says."

http://www.thealarmclock.com/euro/archives/2006... 

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1. Re: Portable solar power by ninikins, 401 days ago

   This is a great idea. I wonder why this has not been thought of before!

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2. Re: Portable solar power by ecosrights, 401 days ago

   I know, it's a great concept. I'm just waiting for a laptop version. Combine that with the wireless networks being put in place and hey, completely mobile working!

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3. Re: Portable solar power by jane, 387 days ago

   OK, I've done a bit of digging and there are other options...
   
   Voltaic being the main one around, but I have to say that at $200+ they aren't cheap, but then what price should we pay to help the environment?
   
   

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