Stephanie on February 15th, 2011

Do you enjoy camping, fishing or other outdoor activities?  How nice would it be to have a hot cup of coffee without firing up the camp stove?  With this solar powered coffee maker, you can use energy from the sun to brew your morning java.  Talk about a useful solar gadget! Students at the University [...]

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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 November 16th, 2010

Looking for a unique holiday gift this season?  If you or a loved one enjoys taking photographs and video, why not get a solar powered camcorder? Shown to the left, this solar gadget includes a built-in solar panel that flips up to help extend battery life (while also acting as a sun shade). You can [...]

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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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Stephanie on November 25th, 2009

We have blogged about solar backpacks, solar handbags, and other portable solar power gadgets.  All of them are effective, but the price point can vary. What if you just want to help boost the power of your portable devices without having to lug about an expensive new bag?  It may be time for a solar [...]

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