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Solar Powered Jacket Charges Your Gadgets

Posted by timothy on from the never-go-inside dept.

blorg writes "Wired News has a story about a new jacket from SCOTTeVEST that uses flexible solar panels on the shoulders to recharge gadgets in the pockets. The idea is that you can now keep all of your gadgets charged, even if you are spending an extended period of time away from a power source. The solar charging is an addition to an existing jacket with features including 42 hidden pockets that can be wired together through the jacket lining."

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  1. Do not support them. by grub · · Score: 5, Funny


    In the interests of political correctness I wish to formally protest this device.

    It doesn't take into account the needs of miners, subway operators and sewer workers. I dream of a world in which these forgotten peoples and we surface dwellers can join hands in peace and rejoice in equal-opportunity recharging.

    Thank you.

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    Trolling is a art,
  2. Try and get that through airport security. by FJ · · Score: 5, Funny

    Get prepared to answer about one million questions when you put it through the xray machine. To be on the safe side, arrive about 2 days prior to your departure time.

  3. Gadget geek? Sunlight.? by John+Jorsett · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does anyone else see a fundamental flaw in the assumptions about the potential market?