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Green Gadget of the Week: Voltaic Spark solar iPad case

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There are plenty of solar charger options for smartphones, but Voltaic Systems has just introduced a $299 bag for your Apple iPad or other tablet computers that doubles as a solar charger. The case will also work with smaller electronics, so you can get it for your tablet and also use it for other devices that I will list in a moment.

The product, aptly named Spark (although I hope it doesn’t take things that far), includes 80-watt, waterproof solar panels with a peak output of 6 volts, 1,333 mA or 12 volts, 667 mA for those that want to get technical about it. For the layperson like me, that means that you can charge your iPad in approximately 10 hours in direct sunlight. It will probably take a little less time than that for another sort of tablet, according to Voltaic. (Remember, you don’t have to leave it baking the heat to get sunlight, lest you worry about the electronics getting too hot.)

The case includes a battery, so that you can use to run the tablet if you’ve drained the internal battery and need a boost. The battery will take about 10 hours to charge fully; you can also charge it the “traditional” way, via a USB port. And, you can actually charge the battery and a tablet (or two tablets if you want) simultaneously, although I am guessing that will affect the charge time.

The bag measures 13.5 inches high by 11 inches wide by 2 inches deep. As you can see from the photo, it is one of those utilitarian looking things that comes in either a charcoal or silver color, with meshy pockets inside. The material that the case is made out of is recycled PET plastics (aka reincarnated soda bottles).

There is a two-year warranty on the bag, case and panels; there is a one-year warranty on the battery.

Here is a list of some of the devices you can charge with Spark. It is not all-inclusive, so please consult the link to see if your particular gadget is listed. Two important things to note, the charger WILL NOT work with the Motorola XOOM or Acer Iconia Tab. If you’re thinking of using the case with a digital camera, you’ll need to adjust the voltage output and you will need an optional camera battery cradle.

Solar Power Wireless Security Cameras

Write-up by Mike Ward

Wireless protection cameras present safety at a fraction of the cost of classic tough wired alarm programs. Since there are no wires it is easy to transfer the cameras and movement detectors to any area the two indoors and outside. Some models are made to stand up to all temperatures conditions and can deal with severe temperatures other people could will need to be positioned inside of weatherproof digital camera housing.

The great factor about wireless security cameras is that they want no exterior strength lines or energy connection. They can be used in any remote location devoid of electrical energy or web connection. Since the cameras are wireless their usability is limitless. They can keep track of household actions, animals, construction web sites, parking garages, environmental alterations, universities and colleges, personal attributes and businesses.

Of training course they will even now will need to be plugged into a energy supply at some time. This typically is in the kind of a battery pack, or internal battery. Nonetheless, the problem right here is that batteries will need to be replaced or recharged. Solar cells connected to camera models can continually cost batteries. Solar technologies has improved greatly over the final several years and efficiency and panels will even purpose on cloudy overcast days. Movement sensors that activate only when exercise is present guarantee camera run time and info storage space will not be wasted.

If you are a home proprietor you can use your solar-powered security cameras to seize nearly anything that transpires while you are away by connecting them to any recording device, these as a electronic movie recorder (DVR), VCR, or pc. Your camera can also be set up to routinely link to your pc and give you quick messages in circumstance of a fireplace or gasoline leak. So when you are away you can uncover out the status of your residence atmosphere at any time. It can detect glass break-ins as well as any movement on your home.

The newest photo voltaic-powered safety camera kits are very effortless to install. They are formulated so that you can simply transfer any camera to a new spot close to your home. Substantial strength transmitters could be required for big properties or acreages. You can also add new cameras to the active system really easily given that there are no wires to deal with. The photo voltaic panels that are integrated in the safety digital camera kits are huge sufficient to recharge the internal battery during the day. There is also a back again-up electrical power provide in case the battery runs out of power overnight. So if you want to use your security cameras hassle free of charge in outside or remote locations, then a photo voltaic-driven motion-sensing camera is the best choice.

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