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Rocco Augusto
08-24-2007, 09:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136065-c,cellphones/article.html' target='_blank'>http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136065-c,cellphones/article.html</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;You've probably seen mobile phone chargers that can power multiple devices at once and sync data between your phone and a PC. You may have even heard some rumblings about wireless chargers that power devices over the air or solar-powered cell phones. But how about a wind-powered cell phone charger?&quot;<br /><br /></em><img border="1" alt="" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/spt/auto/1187919874.usr8.jpg" /><br /><br />It appears that Orange is going green with the announcement of &quot;The Orange Mobile Wind Charger&quot;, a mini turbine that stores wind generated power for the use of charging ones cellular devices. I'm not really sure how I feel about this yet, though I must admit it does sound a lot more eco-friendly than my all time favorite portable charging device -- the converted <a href="http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/showthread.php?t=18588&amp;highlight=altoid">Altoid tin can USB charger</a>!
Mike Temporale
08-24-2007, 01:38 PM
This could also work for those people that are full of hot air. just place the fan in front of their mouth and ask them a question. Then watch the fan spin and your phone charge. :D

Actually, it's a pretty neat idea. I wouldn't mind giving it a try sometime when there's no power outlets around me.
Rocco Augusto
08-24-2007, 05:26 PM
or if you're stuck on top of a mountain ;)
kerrins
08-24-2007, 09:58 PM
We have looked into getting solar panels for our house, but due to the shape of our roof, it just won't work. Too many angles, corners and angle of direction to be effective.

My question is why can't I put a gazillion little two inch tall windmills on the roof and generate power that way? wouldn't it work just like the one in the article?
Kris Kumar
08-25-2007, 12:48 AM
My question is why can't I put a gazillion little two inch tall windmills on the roof and generate power that way? wouldn't it work just like the one in the article?

Good idea, but you don't have to go to that extreme. Check out this site. Much cheaper and easier alternative. I am researching into it myself.

http://www.pacwind.net/

Check out their product page. The cheapest one will easily charge all your gadgets.