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Friday October 20, 2006
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 As if photographers didn't have enough to worry about when it comes to low-light situations, Eclipse, the environmentally sound gear company that's pushing to incorporate a solar panel into everything (for more information on its manifesto, please consult the solar-power Fishing Tackle Box), has introduced the Nova Solar Camera Bag (a mere $149.95). Designed with D-SLR owners in mind, the Nova features adjustable dividers and foam inserts for maximum customization, and of course, a built-in solar panel for charging AA and camera batteries. The company will also be rolling out the Nomad Bicycle Bag, thereby covering every outdoor sport but curling (and I fully expect to see a curling product on shelves by the time the next Winter Olympics rolls around). I'll also be saving up for an Eclipse solar-powered food cooler, thus finally realizing my lifelong goal of harnessing the sun's energy to power irony. Thanks to Web producer Brian Heater for this post!
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October 23, 2006 12:46 PM
With all this talk about solar power, I got this hot idea. How about a solar powered cell phone charger? It could be incorporated into a cell phone case, and it can charge a phone simply by letting it sit on your desk, table, or windowsill. Anywhere there's light! I imagine several varieties might have to be made because not all cell phones use the same type of connector, but, what the hey? I know I'd get one to keep my phone charged constantly and never run out of juice.