Solar powered laptop concept could have us cutting the cord

Solar powered laptop concept could have us cutting the cord

The needs to go green, be mobile, and be productive collide in Andrea Ponti’s concept design for solar powered laptop, one that does not require a peripheral attachment to harness the power of the sun. Designed with a solar panel behind the monitor and one beneath the touch keyboard, it would be the first completely-solar laptop ever… if it gets produced.

That part of the equation is unclear at this point. While it did not win a prize at Fujitsu’s 2011 design competition, it is reportedly shortlisted amongst their potential projects. Dubbed the “Luce” (Italian for “light”), it weighs 1850g (4 lbs) and is made of a clear polycarbonate.

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#1
Cooling Pad
July 7th, 2011 at 5:43 pm

wow..this is one sleek design from fujitsu.. and its solar powered! will this solve the battery problem faced by todays smartphones and gadgets? its worth to have a look

 
 
#2
Jessica Avery
August 13th, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Great idea any defiantly something I would buy..I can`t stand cables!

 
 
#3
Anonymous
August 14th, 2011 at 9:31 pm

There are several online laptop stores that are catering light and compact laptop to the laptop seekers. In case of any doubts it is best to get in touch with the different laptop and accessory selling outlets. Among the different popular accessories laptop stand has gained high popularity. Actually it is not a scientific decision to put the laptop in your bed and use. There have been several physical problems besides it also affects performance of the laptop. So, people now prefer laptop tables for better use of laptops.

 
 
#4
Anonymous
August 20th, 2011 at 3:06 am

It is a nice concept of Solar powered laptop. I think this type of concept really solved the problem of laptop charging. It is so useful concept for laptop users.

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#5
Point of Sale
September 7th, 2011 at 2:12 pm

It looks more pretty than apple laptop.

 

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