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Solar-Powered Bikini Powers Your iPod

Posted by samzenpus on from the just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-to-go-back-in-the-water dept.

fangmcgee writes "Capable of charging your cellphone or MP3 player, the solar bikini comprises thin, flexible photovoltaic film strips and USB connectors, woven together with conductive thread. Each bikini, coming in at just under $200, is entirely hand-stitched, requiring an average of 80 hours to make. No need to worry about your iPod running out of juice; the solar bikini will charge your favorite gadgets while you soak up the rays."

3 comments

  1. Waterproof? by wiedzmin · · Score: 1

    Besides the fact that it looks very uncomfortable... I would like to see her jump into the ocean wearing one of those.

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  2. Slave Labor? by Locdonan · · Score: 1

    Assuming no other costs and no profit, they are only paying the maker $2.50 an hour....

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  3. That face looks familiar... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Is that the chick from Dead Like Me?