We're not exactly sure whether a technology
trade show is the best place to debut a new line of denim wear, but who are we to argue with Bogner Jeans' solar jean
jacket? Bogner promises the jacket will keep your iPod, cellphone, and laptop charged as you make your way through the
day (though we'll probably stick with a
solar paneled bag for charging
up the laptop). Although we won't argue with yet
another product looking
out for the battery life of gadgets, we're not sure if sticking some solar panel shoulder patches on designer denim is
going to make for the best look. Even a big Roadhouse fan would have to admit that lugging a laptop around in your
jacket doesn't make you look any tougher, but then again, neither does having Swayze's immaculately combed hair and
rugged good looks.
posted Mar 13th 2006 11:57AM
Hey people, keep my good looks out of this and just let me listen to my iPod and talk on my cell phone while I kick the crap out of bad guys or practice my samurai moves on the lawn in front of my barn.
Allright?!
That "B" on his zipper must stand for 'Bama.
Horrible, horrible!
i think its a great idea. think of all the crazy punker funker biker guys that wear heavy jackets like that. they can keep their ipods charged now... but then again... how many of those guys do you nkow with ipods?
@1 - Photovoltaic solar panels actually operate ideally in colder temperatures, which is why there are solar panels in Alaska. The colder temperature and the amount of time the sun is out is ideal.
Can we put a "Vote for Pedro" in back of the jacket?
Amen to "Vote for Pedro" or maybe "All your base are belong to us"
The Man with the Golden Gun: now that Im on the move with my solar-powered 'plane-downing' laser... the only thing that can stop me is James Bond or a large section of sunlight obscuring tarp >_
i think its freakin sweet! i can easily think of 50 ppl whod wear it, though i wouldnt be retarded enuff to wear a denim jacket in the hot sun in the 1st place - thats just dumb...
Nice but what about at night ;)?
Mine got ruined the first time I put it through the washer. :(
Looking like that this thing better be bullet proof as well...
http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/21/the-bullet-proof-levis-denim-jacket/
Hmm...
Shirt + Sweater + Jacket ? Capture the static electricity to and that Pod will be SMOKING!
(Also, I rather doubt you'd have to lug around your laptop to charge it up...probably you would just need the battery and suitable plugs/adapters...)
Hmm, Very "Back To The Future" looking. While jean jackets are currently in, jean jackets WITH solar patches are not. Some ideas are better to be left at the drawing board. Sorry, I'm too attractive to be seen in something this hideous!
Speaking of alternative energy products for those who are into green energy. This site features a sleek LED solar powered flashlight that may interest you. The solar jacket may not be very practical but it is a step in the right direction, that is toward using alternative energy sources. Anyways Go Green.
When we can buy it? i want this jacket:)
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