Green up your Apple iPad with a Solar Charger

Apple fanatics worldwide have been anxiously waiting for the day that the iPad becomes available, and finally it’s here! The Apple iPad allows you to surf the Internet, read books, look at maps, and pretty much anything else you can imagine. Those who are concerned for the environment are thrilled by the fact that the iPad is more eco-friendly than most electronic devices. Apple has worked hard to design the iPad with features that will reduce its environmental impact.

What can you do to add to the ‘green’ factor of the Apple iPad? One thing you can do is invest in a solar charger. Now readers of EnviroGadget are no strangers to solar chargers, or using them for their gadgets and homes. The iPad boasts an impressive battery that will last 10 hours between charges. However, if you are often traveling, camping, or enjoying areas that have a severe lack of electrical outlets, or you just want to stay off the grid, then a solar charger is going to be essential. It may not be as fast as a wall socket, but hey, it’s green environmentally friendly! Plus… as I think we can all agree, solar chargers are just cool. (more…)

Solar-Powered Radio Headphones

The Solar-Powered Radio Headphones are perfect for people who love listening to the radio rather than listening to their MP3 player. I must admit, I much prefer radio as I enjoy the banter between the radio presenters just as much as a random choice of music. With this radio however, it’s charged via the solar-panel on the top of the headphones. (more…)

Move Eco Plus DAB Digital Radio

If you’re a fan of digital radio, the Move Eco Plus DAB Digital Radio is an attractive and eco-friendly gadget to enjoy your music on the go. Like other eco-friendly DAB digital radios, this radio has been approved by the Energy Saving Trust thanks to it’s exceptionally low power consumption. As a result, the radio will last for up to 40 hours on a single charge of the batteries! (more…)

The Surge Case – iPod Touch Solar Charger Case

There’s no question, that since the launch of the iPhone, there have been a flurry of products just for the iPhone, where us iPod Touch users have been missing out. Well the Solar Surge for the iPod Touch has been designed to keep your iPod Touch fully charged whilst your out and about. (more…)

DIY Cardboard Eco Speakers

Ever wanted to make your own speakers? These DIY Eco Speakers by Merkury allow you to decorate and create your own speakers. The speakers are compatible with most MP3 and music players that have a standard 3.5mm headphone socket. (more…)

Devotec Industries Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers

Devotec Industries have launched a solar-powered Bluetooth-enabled speaker gadget that allows Bluetooth-enabled phones to be connected wirelessly to the speakers. The speakers work with any Bluetooth-enabled music playing device, typically found in mobile phones including the iPhone. For devices without Bluetooth, you simply plug in the included 3.5mm stereo cable into the headphone socket of your music player. (more…)

Picnic Plus PSR-159N Solar Cooler Bag with Speakers

If you’re out having a picnic, it’s a fair chance you’ll appreciate some music whilst you’re out enjoying the fresh air. The Picnic Plus PSR-159N Solar Cooler Bag helps you do just that with a built-in solar panel and a pair of speakers. The solar panel is designed to charge up your mobile phone and music gadgets. You can also plug your music player into the speakers using the 3.5mm stereo plug. (more…)

Solar Powered Portable iPod and iPhone Speakers

Rather than move your potentially cumbersome audio system outside to enjoy some music, you could just use your iPod, iPhone or any other MP3 player hooked up to some speakers. The Solar Powered Portable Speaker gadget is perfect for enjoying your music out in the sun. Based on just 6 hours to fully charge the speakers, you’ll get up to 8 hours of music enjoyment from them. (more…)

DIY Solar Powered MP3 Boombox GhettoBlaster

For us tinkerers, there’s nothing more satisfying than making your own gadgets, especially if you’re making eco-friendly gadgets. The DIY Solar Powered Boombox is a relatively simple speaker and amplifier unit that cost just $75 to make! The system is neatly housed using plywood, creating a very portable and very usable music system. Just plug in your MP3 player, and off you go. (more…)

Gramo Speakers – Solar-Powered Speakers

The Gramo Speakers are the creation of Pekka Salokannel. The speakers fold out into a gramaphone-styled speaker that you can connect to your music player. The top three panels of the speaker contain solar panels which are used to top up the battery on your MP3 player or iPod. (more…)