Power Purse Charges Your Cell Phone and iPod

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I came across this cool new solar powered purse via an article on Papier Blog. Definitely still needs some style work, but it is a fun new “green” accessory.

Here’s the basics: The purse features mini solar panels embedded into the fabric of the handbag. When you are in the sun, items inside the purse, like your iPod, Blackberry and cell phone, will begin to charge. It’s not as fast as if you were to use your regular charger, but if you are always forgetting to recharge like me, every little bit helps!

It’s being designed by Joe Hyneck, a PhD student at Iowa State University.  It it still being tested at this time, but when it hits the market it should be around $300-$400 according to an article from the Environment News Service.

What a great combination of style of environmentally-friendly features.  I’m keeping my eyes out for when this hits the market!

And speaking of neat iPod accessories, click below to check out ChicBuds, headphones for your iPod featuring genuine Swarovski Crystals: