MiniWIZ debuts solar-powered Solarbulb lamp / bottle cover

by Donald Melanson, posted Jan 10th 2009 at 1:02AM

We haven't heard a whole lot from MiniWIZ since it introduced its Hymini wind / solar charger quite a while back, but the company looks to have rolled into CES with at least one new offering: the seemingly 2001-inspired Solarbulb lamp. To complete the device, however, you'll have to supply your own bottle, which attaches to the bottom and can be filled with water to provide a sturdy base and some sure to be soothing lighting. The lamp itself is supposedly fully weatherproof and apparently charges in just 3-4 hours of daylight, with it able to store enough energy to provide about six hours of continuous night lighting. Unfortunately, there's no word on a price or release date just yet, though the replacement bulbs will apparently set you back between $23 and $25 apiece.

[Via Inhabitat]

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Household

Tags: ces, ces 2009, Ces2009, miniwiz, solar, solar lamp, solar power, solarbulb, SolarLamp, SolarPower

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officer_bart @ Jan 10th 2009 1:06AM

Do these come in fleshlight varieties? Inquiring minds want to knoa...

-Bart (http://www.f2bbs.com)

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jason @ Jan 10th 2009 3:02PM

There is already one like this on the market, but better. Lightcap from www.sollight.com.

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Jonathan @ Jan 12th 2009 12:35AM

Wow this thing is awesome!

How is Sollight better? It looks like a freaking turd.

If you look at all the miniwiz products, they all integrate green technology and design in one. Unlike most green consumer electronic (GCE) companies, who go straight for product function and forget about design, the results are hideous.

Shame on you Jason, trying to steal another companies thunder..

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