The very first Apple-certified iPod chargers will available very soon from the company Novothink. Their Surge charger is a hard case compatible with the latest generation of iPod and iPod Touch. A version for the iPhone 3G and 3GS will be available by the end of the year.
The case is fitted with solar panels on the back and has openings for headphones, USB cable and all external controls like a standard iPod case. The energy harnessed from solar rays are stored in a lithium-ion battery that holds 120 percent of the iPod Touch’s internal battery capacity. While in use, the charger provides a constant charge to the iPod. Four LED lights let you know how much battery power is left.
January 30th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
A Treehugger report claims that solar panels may not be as environmentally-friendly as was initially thought given the potential for waste generated from the life-cycle of a solar panel. The article discusses the early development of a recycling plan as a plausible solution.
August 19th, 2010 at 2:50 am
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; and the realist adjusts the sails. We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.