Solar and Wind Powered Portable Charger Debuts at CES
Not to be mistaken for a solar powered desk fan (which is what I thought it was), the crafty Kenisis K2 is a solar and wind powered 2-in-1 charger for all your USB needs.
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It can power a typical cell phone 5-times over on a full charge! Um, where do I sign up?
And while it’s designed to harvest the power of nature, it’s also quite practical. It also includes an AC adapter for when Mother Nature isn’t cooperating.
You can stand the device up or hang it from your bike. I like that idea since I sit next to a big sunny window at work - though I wish the wind turbine would also operate as a fan.
The device is expected to run for about $100. Engadget has a nice video of the device from CES here. LED indicators let you know how much juice the device has, and it has internal storage for multiple adapter tips.
Image: Kinesis.com
amount of CO2 used to produce this gadget > the amount of CO2 this gadget would save.
save $100. don’t buy crap.
Would be perfect with a hand crank aswell!, possabilities of charging a netbook?
That would be great for travel around the world =]
Man I wish I had this on my recent trip down the grand canyon. Often you would not be able to get sunlight to a solar charger cos you were you know…. in a pretty grand canyon that doesn’t always have direct sunlight…. this is an awesome looking device