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Old August 30th, 2005, 11:41 AM
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Solar Backpack? Is it Practical for iPOD/cellphone users?
I've seen several Solar energy backpack which can charge up your MP3,cellphone,and iPOD by using solar power and internal battery.
Does anyone have experience with those?
Would you buy one if the price is more affordable? Let say under $100 since most of the solar backpacks on the market are over $100.

I would like one since it will be very useful during trips

any comments and suggestions?

cheers!
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Well, for one they are _not_ cheap. Plus charging stuff through it probably is quite slow.
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yeah they are expensive but assuming they are under $100
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Well, assuming they're below 100 USD and power all my equipment easily and recharge my stuff quickly: Why not... But I think it just ain't that way. (Yet.)
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I think they should develop a better technology to gather more sunlight

Any more thoughs?
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i saw a guy on the subway a few days ago with one of those. Nothing like a big sign on your back that says: "Technology inside! Please rob me!" :P
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