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mnn.com - 7/3/2009

Solar vest not an eco-chic magnet

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Chinavasion's selling a solar vest that'll charge up gadgets with the sun. The problem: The vest's eco-fugly.

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chinavasion.com - 7/1/2009

Solar Vest - Solar Battery + Charger for Portable Electronics

— chinavasion.com — This Solar Vest is a fusion of fashion and technology that lets you keep your gadgets fully... charged when you're working or playing outside. This vest is like a solar power station to keep your cell phone, portable media player, notebook computer, ... (more) Solar Vest - Solar Battery + Charger for Portable ...

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treehugger.com - 7/1/2009

Please Stop Designing Ugly Solar Clothing

— treehugger.com — Image via Dvice Ok. Let's get down to a problem issue in green tech. Designing and manufacturing... ugly junk that no one will buy, unless as a novelty and then never use. And what's worse, is making it look like it'll even function. Say for ... (more) Please Stop Designing Ugly Solar Clothing

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alternativeconsumer.com - 7/1/2009

The Solar Vest - gadget innovation & fashion violation

— alternativeconsumer.com — This solar charging vest is ideal for those modern individuals who’s affinity for MP3 players, cellphones and... gadgets will always trump their fashion sense. The weatherproof vest features 4 detachable solar panels that can be placed in the sun to charge the portable rechargeable battery ... (more) The Solar Vest - gadget innovation & fashion violation

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The Daily Five: Friday, 03 July, 2009
EcoTech Daily — ... Solar vest won’t win you any friends. Sure, you may look a little silly, but at least your gadgets in your pockets will be charging using the power of the sun! The entire back of this vest is covered with solar panels, and as our friend Siel from Mother Nature Network says - “it appears this bully magnet’s actually being created and sold to geeky environmentalists!” ...