Sanyo added a few new products to its successful eneloop brand of “green” electronics today [JP], i.e. a hand warmer, a battery-powered and extra-warm blanket and a neck warmer. The coolest new product is the eneloop portable solar, a portable solar panel that’s sized at 174(W)×204(H)×26(D)mm.
The mini panel weighs 230g and is supposed to make sure gadget freaks can power (almost) any of their loved devices on the go. It features a USB port and comes with a separate “mobile booster” (70g) for your cell phone. So far, so good but you need to charge the solar panel for around three days to get around 120 minutes of juice. This takes just 7 hours via USB.
Sanyo plans to sell the device for $90 starting as early as August 10 (there will also be a twin set – two solar panels combined – available for $150).
Also, take a look at the eneloop neck warmer below (no idea why Sanyo announces those warmers in August). The thing looks strange, but it could be quite useful in winter (it goes on sale September 1 for $70).
No release dates have been announced for market outside Japan yet, so contact the Japan Trend Shop or Geek Stuff 4 U if you really want to get the eneloop stuff shipped outside Japan.
Wow, this is perfect for when i am on the road.
Good for the environment!
That is way cool. If I can find a good price on flexible PV cells. I will see if I can build my own cheaper. I already built and installed solar panels on my home. I saved a ton of money upfront, and over the last 3 months I have saved 50% on my electric bill. I had so much fun doing it I posted a blog showing step by step how I did it, so anyone can learn how to build your own solar panel.
This is a very new cool idea to start with.We might be able to see town being lit up using the solar enrgy in the near future.
Its great.Really helpful and useful blog. Sanyo added a few new products to its successful eneloop brand of “green” electronics today [JP], i.e. a hand warmer, a battery-powered and extra-warm blanket and a neck warmer. The coolest new product is the eneloop portable solar, a portable solar panel that’s sized at 174(W)×204(H)×26(D)mm.
Its great.Really helpful and useful blog. Sanyo added a few new products to its successful eneloop brand of “green” electronics today [JP], i.e. a hand warmer, a battery-powered and extra-warm blanket and a neck warmer. The coolest new product is the eneloop portable solar, a portable solar panel that’s sized at 174(W)×204(H)×26(D)mm. build solar panel
That is good news for all solar gadget freaks. I am also using Solar Panels at my house, and am getting very satisfying results.
I really like this kind of new product, new idea… very cool! If you have other gadget like this I will be happy to hear about it. Thanks!