28.05.2009 15:51 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Solar paneled umbrella will charge your gadgets while you hang in the sun

We see boatloads of solar charging gizmos around here, but they're usually not so large. What we have here is a big sunning umbrella, for use outdoors (obviously), which has large flexible solar panels made by Konarka on top. The solar collecting panels store the energy in the stem of the Powerbrella as it's called, and it's got outlets at its base for charging your phone, PMP, etc. The 'brellas have already been tested in Florida, and are set to be manufactured by Sky Shades, for release sometime this summer. No word on pricing yet -- but there is one more shot after the break. [Thanks, The Gadgets Weblog

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