Solar powered skins for iPhones and iPod Touch

My Sony Erikkson w810i is still lightyears better than an iPhone. Because it had a camera AND VIDEO recorder on it two years ago when I bought it. iPhones are just now getting the video... tsk tsk tsk

This is a very interesting product, I'll take two to travel with.

I'm going to assume you take the case of and put it in the sun... Unless you want to blowup your apple...

And how long does it take for that little solar cell to offset the energy used in a) it's own creation and b) the creation of the iPhone itself?

superchill product

(and stop complaining that it's $70, you'll most likely reap the benifits in your electricity bill anyways)

I think those solar powered backpack 'charging stations' make more sense. You can plug in any cell phone, laptop, etc. Not sure the power they provide though?
My guess is, until you can get a full charge in under an hour it won't take off with consumers.

I'm interested in seeing the implementation and future iterations of the device (increased charge rate and form factor) but surely won't be purchasing one right off the bat.

The appeal isn't just the the "green-factor" but ability to charge on the go or passively charge all day long and not be tethered to a charging base. Besides having a solar powered phone and a solar powered house aren't mutually exclusive (and different price ranges too might I add.)

Seems like treehugger also latched on because of the added side effect of sustainability.

thats retarded. how about we start roofing every house and buliding with solar panels and do something that will have a real impact on electric demand instead of fiddling with our gadgets and toys

Cool idea for an emergency.

I have to have one!

this is a super concept! \\\\\\\\\ I want one! (not for $70 though!)

Ironically, you aren't supposed to leave your iPhone in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time... this could get interesting.

Cool concept... don't know if I would build it into a case, though.

I'm definitely going to buy this. It is well worth the $70.

Does the case have a battery in it??
Can you leave the case in the sun by itself to charge it up???

Cuz leaving your iPhone in the sun to charge is a really dumb idea.

I actually saw an article today for a new iphone gadget that uses your life force to replenish the battery.

I will keep using my coal powered battery charger.

70 bucks?

I'll stick to recycling and walking/biking to get to my green quota.

Looks neat, but it's ginormous! Seems to more than double the thickness. I'll wait for v2.0.

I would absolutely use this , especially if I were camping. Although, my iPhone 3gs gets warm quickly and Apple Support said that warmth shortens the life of the battery charge , so would keeping my phone in the sun's lighting warmth be okay so as long as it's in a solar case ?