Oh sure, we've already seen
solar jackets,
backpacks and all manners of like-minded
creations, but having an energized trinket around your neck just seems so much more useful. Dreamed up for Samsung's Young Design contest, the Prometeo is an admittedly large box that could be worn around one's neck or arm and used to suck in energy from the beaming sun; once it's juiced, wearers can simply plug a couple USB devices in there and let the good times roll. Additionally, there's an integrated power meter to let you know just how full / drained the thing is, though we don't see any sort of AC plug in order to power it up in a pinch. We know, you're balking at the size of this thing, but don't you think folks looked at Mr. T funny back in the day? Trendsetting ain't easy, people.
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posted Oct 1st 2008 11:48AM
without proper scaling, i imagine myself walking around like some kinda nerdy flava flav.
I have no self respect. I still have too much self respect to wear this thing. You do it.
Also: When will USB replace regular plugs? They're so much sexier, and don't bend all that easy. Also that "open side" vs. closed side design is fun for watching old people mess up trying to plug in.
Nerdy Flava Flav is redundant.
Judging from the size of the USB port it looks to me that it's somewhere between 3" and 4" square. But that's just a guess.
YEEAAAAAAAH BOOOOOOOOY
Is it just me, or does the nicely centered "Samsung" logo cover precious light gathering cells?
doens't look as big as Flavor Flav's clock.... hey now there's an idea, a solar clock necklace with integrated ipod dock!
I have a clock with an iPod Dock.
That rhymes man.
Iz da clock wit da dock, y'all!
"My Moehawk Nightelf!"
"Well maybe Mr. T hacked the game and created a Mohawk class. Maybe Mr. T is pretty handy with computers, that ever occur to you Mr. Condescending Director"
why is this not in crapgadget?
I can see practical use in this after a few revisions.
Next thing you know people will be wearing Mercedes hub caps around their necks.
Brilliant idea to place a logo on top of a solar cell...
Hey! You forgot about solar-powered tie! :)
http://www.gizmag.com/solar-powered-tie-to-charge-your-mobile-phone/9837/
I'm in pain
By the way why didn't anyone invent sneakers that charge a battery when you walk/run? Would be great to charge mp3 player while running!
I wouldn't hang it around my neck, but I would certainly hang it from my backpack. Usefull if I could get one
you just did....
The nerd equivalent of a hip hop big ass gold medal chain?
This must be the nerd equivalent of a big ass hip hop cold medal chain.
I pity the fool who can't appreciate chunky solar powered geek gear.
Geeks don't go outside and are basically allergic to the sun! How many of you do most of your greatest work at midnight? NO true geek will buy this, even if you are the dude who says "I'm a PC and I sell fish".
Ah, but we can put it in the window.
SCIENCE
I'd use this at Burning Man though or for some other type of camping trip/remote outdoor activity but hell if I'd be caught dead with it around my neck. :>
Sweet, another device that doubles as vagina repellent.
Bitches don't know about my solar USB hub