Stephanie on November 20th, 2010

We have solar powered cell phones, so why not solar-powered personal computers?  The answer is – yes! The i-Slate is a solar-powered tablet PC developed by Rice University and Nanyang Tech University of Singapore.  The solar-powered personal computers are currently being tested by schoolchildren in Indian villages.  The solar gadget stands to significantly improve educational [...]

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Stephanie on October 12th, 2010

Solar gadgets are all the rage these days.  If you’re looking for a great Christmas idea for a loved one (or yourself), you should consider a solar powered iPod sound system. Pictured to the left, the Soulra – created by the über-green electronics company Etón – runs on portable solar power, making it the perfect [...]

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Amazon.com Operate your favorite gadgets anywhere with the Xantrex XPower Powerpack Solar. This portable solar device provides 400 watts of household power to run appliances and electronics. The Powerpack Solar’s solar panel continuously captures, stores, and converts the sun’s energy and extends the runtime of many portable devices. Two AC outlets, a DC socket, and [...]

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