Technically Inclined

The most important gadget you need (this week)

By Peter Suciu
Published: May 13, 2008

Multifunctional Digital Solar Recharger ($45.99)
If you’re charged up for going green you should charge your various digital devices using the power of Mother Nature – namely our friendly sun. This new solar charger acts as a portable recharging battery, which can be used with mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players and other portable devices. It draws power from the sun, and takes about 17 hours to charge, so you will need to plan ahead and give it two days to catch some rays. Alternatively you can charge the built-in battery through a conventional DC outlet in just under four hours. That might not be entirely green, but you’ll still have a back-up power source while on the go.
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New York-based freelance writer Peter Suciu considers anyone who doesn't carry multiple cellular phones a Luddite. His life is most perfect with tea and TV, preferably iced and HD. He has contributed to Newsweek, Consumers Digest and Forbes.

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