Does Your iPod Touch Need Solar Power?

I know, it’s a stupid question. The answer is obvious. Every gadget needs a bit of solar power. Fortunately if you own an iPod Touch or an iPhone, the Novothink Surge Solar Charger is coming to Australia.

The case—which costs $120—is available in both iPod Touch and iPhone flavours (although iPhone won’t arrive until December) and has the following specs:

• solar panels outputs 5.5V at 100 mAh in full sun
• Optimised power management system provides continuous
charge to iPod touch’s internal battery.
• Integrated rechargeable 1500 mAh 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer
battery offers 120% capacity of iPhone 3G
• Advanced lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology prevents
overcharging and provides protection from extreme temperature
• Custom engineered USB 2.0 cable provides high capacity charging and data exchange

[iWorld]