The other day I was discussing the ways in which solar power is used in our current world with my mother after seeing a commercial for a solar powered "Fan-Hat" (see video ).
We theorized that all cell phones should be able to recharge in the sun, similar to a solar powered calculator. This would help me because I always seem to lose battery power when I need my cell phone the most. Upon this magnificent idea I began to do some research to see if this was actually a possibility.
I found that Samsung has come out with one of the most "GREEN" cell phones possible. The phone itself is made from mostly recycled materials, boasts a user friendly design and can charge in the sun!! The phone even has a pedometer built in, showing you how much C02 emissions you are saving by walking versus driving.
This phone named, the "Blue Earth", should be unveiling the later portion of this year. Look for it!
Click here for actual article on the "Blue Earth".
I really like the idea of cells phones charging in th sun! IT is convenient and makes plenty of sense. This means that at night the feature would be useless so I hope it comes with a normal charger as well!
ReplyDeleteIn a recent class I took there was a lot of talk about Thin Film Technology and the future of solar cells and solar power.I was also thinking about an idea I got from the class that you seem to be touching on relating to the future of wearable digital technology. Do you think it would make sense, or even be possible to develop Solar Powered materials that could be printed on a laser jet printer or smeared on like suntan lotion? or even Solar-clothes?
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