[starfreak]

MobileFun is releasing a solar powered iPhone 3G charging case.(almost here)

With the Apple iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case you can charge your Apple iPhone 3G when on the move. Also your Apple iPhone 3G will be protected from getting scrathed or damaged. The Case includes a mini USB to USB cable so that you can charge other USB devices from the case. The case comes with a large high capacity 1500mAh battery, allowing you to charge from a solar source and store the power for later use.

Apple iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case Features:
-Charge iPhone 3G using solar energy
-Charging time for case: 3 hours approx
-Stylish and practical carry case for your iPhone 3G
-Flip style carry case for quick and easy access
-Includes miniUSB cable for charging from your PC
-Detachable swivel belt clip (removable)

Apple iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case Specifications:
-Battery capacity: 3.7V, 1,100mAh
-Output voltage: 5V (maximum)
-Output current: 450mA (maximum) + solar battery 100mA (maximum)
-Charge voltage: solar battery 6V and USB/5V DC


**sources from iclarified** iClarified - Apple News - Solar Powered iPhone 3G Charging Case

[kadinh]

great! the day after i order my case...

and here is a pic from the website:

[billchase2]

a rather ugly case... however, if they made it for the first gen iphone, i would probably pick it up...

[SA22C]

Originally Posted by billchase2

a rather ugly case... however, if they made it for the first gen iphone, i would probably pick it up...

Looks like an old iPhone would fit fine.

[sadistic-otaku]

Awesome idea! Too bad I never go outside..

[Numberzz]

Hmm, I might want to get this when it comes out. If they have a version where it's black on the front as well, it might just be good enough for me.
EDIT:
Prices
£27.95
£23.79 ex. VAT

[replicat0r]

very impractical... when the hell do uever leave ur phone in the car for charge? u would carry it everywhere.. cause its a mp3 player and a phone...

most of the time the iphone is in ur pocket... so no charge there.. i use a hybrid headset.. so even when i call its in my pocket... the only time its out is when i change music.. so for bout 5 seconds.. and the solar panel is when u close the lid... which is never...

wow

failed idea is fail

i rather thet the TY460 backup battery.. 4600mA.. apparently it boost ur iphone battery to bout 32h.. and its only like 36 bucks

[Numberzz]

Originally Posted by replicat0r

very impractical... when the hell do uever leave ur phone in the car for charge? u would carry it everywhere.. cause its a mp3 player and a phone...

most of the time the iphone is in ur pocket... so no charge there.. i use a hybrid headset.. so even when i call its in my pocket... the only time its out is when i change music.. so for bout 5 seconds.. and the solar panel is when u close the lid... which is never...

wow

failed idea is fail

i rather thet the TY460 backup battery.. 4600mA.. apparently it boost ur iphone battery to bout 32h.. and its only like 36 bucks

If they sold it in the US, they would probably sell it without the VAT, which means it would only be about $46. And who knows, things in the US are usually a hell of a lot cheaper, so it might be as low as $40.

[replicat0r]

Originally Posted by Numberzz

If they sold it in the US, they would probably sell it without the VAT, which means it would only be about $46. And who knows, things in the US are usually a hell of a lot cheaper, so it might be as low as $40.

lol it wasnt the matter of price. it was just very impractical n ugly

[rebootnut]

I like the concept, but when is a geek ever outside long enough to justify charging it solar?

Maybe create a sun app to go along with it?

[the_bay_mafia]

Originally Posted by rebootnut

I like the concept, but when is a geek ever outside long enough to justify charging it solar?

Maybe create a sun app to go along with it?

lol so true!....the only way I could see myself getting that is if i traveled allot on a public bus/train other wise the good o' cigarette power charger would work

[ismoker]

cool! solar power charging case
it'd work with my vacation trip to jamaica
yeah cool idea

[kys]

Yea, on the beach. Surfing on the sand, not on the sea.