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SolarKindle Lighted Cover

Marty Shaw — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:28:04 +0000

So you’ve done the environmentally friendly thing and switched to the Kindle for your reading pleasure. I’m sure the trees thank you for no longer using paper but that e-reader needs electricity. Fortunately, the SolarKindle Lighted Cover put the power of the sun in the palm of your hand. Give your Amazon Kindle a portable [...]

PowerSkin SolarCharge & KeyCharge Portable Power Solutions

James Kelly — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:27:47 +0000

Today is turning out to be a very busy day at the CES 2012 show in Las Vegas. PowerSkin announced their new SolarCharge & KeyCharge Portable Power Solutions. Designed to boost battery life for users on the go, these portable power solutions are sure to be a hit in 2012. The SolarCharge features 1000 mAh [...]

Solar Powered Owl

Patra Beaulieu — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:22:41 +0000

Remember the USB Owl from last year who blinks and swivels his head? Now we’d like to introduce you to his distant, eco-friendly cousin, Mr. Solar Powered Owl. Sunny Outlook – Solar Powered Owl (Small) Cute owl desktop toy Solar powered – no batteries needed Owl shakes its head Size: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (6 cm [...]

6 in 1 Solar Powered DIY Robot Toy Assembly Kit

James Kelly — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:24:34 +0000

For those of you looking to teach your kids about the importance and fun behind solar energy, this 6 in 1 Solar Powered DIY Robot Toy Assembly Kit would be a perfect gift this holiday season. It comes with everything you need to build six different toys that all function with the power from the [...]

Solar Powered Candle

Hazel Chua — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:38:31 +0000

In a world that’s thankfully going greener, you find the words “solar powered” being stamped on a wide range of products more and more while browsing your mall. Solar powered calculators, bird baths, bobble heads, lanterns–and now, Solar Powered Candles. Candles were the last thing I imagined going solar. But well, here they are, in [...]

Solar Powered Dancing Flower

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:00:23 +0000

While in a parking lot the other day, I saw this Solar Powered Dancing Flower flapping back and forth on someone’s dashboard and immediately fell in love with it. It’s the little things that keep us going, isn’t it? Solar Powered Dancing Flower This solar powered desk toy sways happily to and fro, making you calm and relaxed whether at home [...]

Globoy Solar Night Lamp

James Kelly — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:11:16 +0000

Are you in need of a nightlight for the kids room or hallway? The Globoy Solar Night Lamp is the perfect solution. This eco-friendly solar powered night lamp can provide up to 6 hours of light and looks really cool while doing it. Let this friendly looking little ghost guide you through the night. Kind [...]

Solar Powered Plant Pot

James Kelly — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:25:00 +0000

Are you looking to add some style to your outdoor plants? The Solar Powered Plant Pot with nine LED lights is perfect for those plants that you want to standout even when the sun goes down. The solar panel charges the pot during the day and then at night it lights up in various colors [...]

Solar-Powered Bikini

Hazel Chua — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:16:56 +0000

Put away those flimsy little nylon bikinis and instead strut your stuff in this Solar-Powered Bikini. Aside from being on a totally different level, it makes your already smoking bod look even better by accentuating all the right curves. More than that, it can also charge up your iPod, smartphone, or any other device via [...]

IKEA Solvinden Solar-Powered Table Lamp

Hazel Chua — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:07:15 +0000

You’ve heard about how people can use solar energy to power up their homes. You might already be one of the hundreds of thousands of people who’s got solar panels installed on your roof. But do you have the IKEA Solvinden Solar-Powered Table Lamp on your desk? These table lamps from IKEA come with 3 [...]

Logitech K750 Solar Wireless Keyboard

James Scott — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:47:11 +0000

With the Logitech K750 Solar Wireless Keyboard, there is no need for batteries, power bricks, or other clutter on your desk. This sleek computer keyboard is powered by solar power, recharging the internal batteries with sunlight or room lights. However, computing in the dark is still no problem, as it can last for up to [...]

Solar Sun and Moon Jars

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:49:01 +0000

Hopefully, we’ve all got Mom in mind as Mother’s Day approaches in a little over a month. What do you give the woman who gave you life and has loved you unconditionally all these years? Give her the sun and moon. The Solar Sun and Moon Jars might be the best way to let mom [...]

Solar Powered Pedometer

Robert Birming — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:54:06 +0000

With this little step counter you will never again have to worry about running (no pun intended) out of batteries since it gets all the power it needs from the sunlight. Product Features Tiny Solar Power Pedometer Belt Clip Step Counter Distance Counter (Kilometer, Miles) Calorie Count Dimensions: 3.8 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm The [...]

Solar-Powered iPhone Case

Robert Birming — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:48:18 +0000

This leather case fits both the 2G and the 3G model of the iPhone and it is using the environmentally friendly solar power technology to provide your cell phone with some extra juice when the standard battery is running flat. Features: Lithiumion polymer Battery capacity: 3.7V 1500mAh Output voltage: 5V (max) output current: 600ma (max) [...]

Solar Mini Clip Fan

Robert Birming — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:17:01 +0000

This clip-on fan will help you to keep cool during the hot summer days. It’s all solar powered, so you don’t have to worry about dead batteries. They have decided to call it “mini”, but in comparison to the size of the hat, I’m not sure all would agree of that minimalistic feeling once wearing [...]

Remote Controlled Solar LED Spotlight

Robert Birming — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:11:02 +0000

Use this solar powered spotlight to put lighted security around your home, without the wiring or battery hassle. The remote control allows you to easily to turn the two articulated spotlights on and off from up to 20 feet away. The two spots each have five super-bright, high-intensity LEDs that cast light up to 20 [...]

2-LED Solar Powered Flashlight Keyring

Robert Birming — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:56:31 +0000

Gadget.brando.com.hk has added yet another gadget to their growing line of environmental friendly products that requires no batteries whatsoever. The Key Ring Solar 2-LED ($9) flashlight is available in green or red, measures 6.8 x 3.8 x 1.4 cm (2.7 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches) and is powered – yes, you guessed it – by [...]

Solar Powered Giant Calculator

Robert Birming — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:00:31 +0000

Remember the giant remote control? Wouldn’t it be great to have a calculator to go with that? Ok, maybe not. But it is possible with this Giant Calculator ($19) from GreatBigStuff.com. Measuring larger that a standard sheet of paper, this mathematical monster really works! The oversized buttons are easy to hit and the inch high [...]

Solar Powered Lighting Kits

Robert Birming — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:51:06 +0000

Nigel’s wonderful eco store has just released a series of solar powered lighting kits; Solar Mate 1-3, with prices starting at $163. Bring light into your garden shed, garage, summer house, greenhouse, or anywhere that has no mains power, with a Solar Mate complete solar powered lighting kit. In each box is a solar panel, [...]

Solar LED Keychain

Robert Birming — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:01:29 +0000

Solar LED Keychain ($12) is a handy little solar-powered twin beam flashlight. This unique keychain flashlight has a built in solar cell and a Ni-Mh rechargeable battery that stores solar power. Provides three hours of continuous use when fully charged. Two super bright LED lights last for up to 100,000 hours. 2.75″ x 1.37″ x [...]

Solar Race Car

Robert Birming — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:25:04 +0000

This red Solar Race Car ($24) is a great example of a fun toy that doesn’t require any batteries. All it takes is some sun, which currently here in Sweden is as easy to find as an iPhone. It’s impossible, in other words. Luckily, the car also works when being close to a strong artificial [...]