Get ready all you green iPhone-toting techies. Yesterday Novothink announced their new Solar Surge case for iPhone and iPod touch. Touted as the first Apple licensed solar charger case for iPod Touch, the Solar Surge essentially will allow you to leave your USB cable at home (although one is provided and supported for data exchange). We’re excited about the announcement as it brings the iPhone and iPod Touch another “wow factor” to display while being environmentally aware. We hope to get our hands on one of these soon. When we do we’ll bring you our impressions. For now, take a look at some of the key points from Novothink’s press release below.
By bringing together cutting-edge solar panel technology and slim, ergonomic design, Novothink’s certified Solar Surge charger case provides an unrivaled charging solution that is both highly convenient and eco-friendly. Apple iPods can now be effectively and efficiently charged anywhere under the sun by simply being attached to a Solar Surge. Users can charge while walking, running, hiking, or biking. The innovative device is ideal for the beach, camping, or traveling.
“Solar Surge is a giant step towards incorporating solar panel technology into everyday life,” said Ian Dorfman, president of Novothink. “We are incredibly proud to be offering a mobile phone solution that is not only highly functional but also affordable and environmentally responsible.”
Along with the custom designed and engineered charger case that includes solar panels that provide continuous charging from the sun, Solar Surge also includes a USB 2.0 cable that is compatible with standard USB charging ports to provide high capacity charging and data exchange. To estimate solar needs for iPhone 3G and 3G S usage, Novothink encourages users to take advantage of their free Solar Planner available at www.novothink.com.
Expect to see Solar Surge for iPod Touch available available at major retailers at the end of September for $69.95. The iPhone model will follow in the fourth quarter of 2009.
