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6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit – a great toy and educational too!

techlounge — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:53:10 +0000

The 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is a great way of getting your kids into renewable energy whilst having fun at the same time. This beginner’s kit is easy to put together with detailed instructions and you can choose to make a car, airboat, plane, windmill, revolving plane and even a puppy!

For best results it is recommended that you use the 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit outside in direct sunlight, but you can also use it inside by putting it near a halogen light. This fun and simple kit will keep your kids entertained for hours and best of all its educational as well.

The 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is available for most major outlet stores priced around £11.99.

Sagem Puma Phone has solar panel too!

techlounge — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:55:13 +0000

With an array of different manufacturers and fashion houses lending their names to mobile phones, you would be forgiven in thinking that the Sagem Puma phone was just another middle of the road handset. It looks pretty standard from the front, with its 2.8 inch touchscreen display, but turn the phone around and you will find a solar panel on the back.

Being a handset with the Puma brand on it, this device has a range of sports applications including run tracker, bike tracker and pedometer for all your workout needs, as well as integrated GPS if you get lost and a fully fledged multimedia player for listening to music while you work out.

A 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash is mounted on the rear and a video call camera is mounted on the front. 3G connectivity is also onboard, but unfortunately there is no Wi-Fi support. Music and video files can be stored via microSD cards up to 8GB, with a 2GB card bundled in with the device.

One of the more interesting features of the phone, apart from the solar panel is the user interface which has custom logos and catch phrases; this is a novel idea but could take some getting used to if you are more familiar with standard devices.

All in all the Puma phone by Sagem looks to be an impressive package and is due to hit the shelves sometime in April. Anyone looking for mobile phone deals at the moment might want to hold off until this great looking device hits the shops.

Charge up your mobile devices on the move with the solar powered Battech I-Power SX

Tech Lounge — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:50:04 +0000

Battech has released a solar powered charger for your entire handheld device charging needs. The I-Power SX charger is small enough to fit in your pocket or backpack and comes with an array of connectors to charge most of your mobile devices.

Bundled in with the Battech I-Power SX are connectors for the main mobile phone manufactures such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung, as well as a mini USB connector for satellite navigation devices and an iPod connection for your iPod or iPhone. Other connections include a Sony connector for their PSP and Walkman devices, a Blackberry connector and Motorola connections.

The I-Power SX can be charged by the sun, via its large solar panel or by using the included USB cable. The I-Power SX has a 2200 mAh Lithium battery, which is capable of charging your mobile phone up to three times and provides up to 50 hours of charge for an iPod or MP3 player.

An LED indicator tells you when the device in charging and discharging, with a low battery indicator also included. The Battech I-Power SX is ideal for people who are always on the move and will provide hours of additional battery life for all kinds of mobile devices.

The I-Power SX is available now from major retailers, and will set you back around £39.99.