HI-TECH GADGETS

Solar-powered laptop bags are soon to hit the street. Yes, if you want to charge your laptop, or Mac if you’ve any sense, while using no fossil fuels, this is your answer.

And it’s yours for the bargain price of $599, when it comes out…

The Voltaic Generator is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop. It uses high efficiency solar cells to generate maximum power in the limited space available. It includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. It can also charge cell phones and most other hand held electronics.

For all you nerds - here’s the spec:

• Solar panel generates up to 14.7 watts, powerful enough to fully charge a typical laptop from a day of direct sunlight.
  The included battery pack efficiently stores the equivalent of a typical laptop charge and automatically delivers the required output voltages
  Common adaptors are included for easy connection to laptops, phones and other handheld electronics
  Other devices can connect via USB or car charger
  Will hold up to a 17″ Powerbook inside a protective case
  Fabrics made from recycled PET (soda bottles), which is tough, water resistant and light weight

• Fabric: 600D shell made from 100% recycled PET (soda bottles). Aluminum frame covered in UV resistant PU. Webbing, mesh and 150D lining all made from 100% recycled PET.
  Weight: 4.5 lbs (2,050 grams) including solar panel and battery.
  Dimensions: 17″x12″x 3.5″ (43×31x9cm)
  Volume: 700 cubic inches (12 liters)