http://ecotechdaily.disqus.com/Green technology, gadgets & newsenTue, 27 May 2008 23:42:26 -0000http://ecotechdaily.com/2008/05/27/the-daily-five-tuesday-27-may-2008/#comment-1171908<p>Well, if iPhones were available in Australia, i'd probably have one over my iPod and it would likely see the light on more occasions, but alas...</p>Christian BigginsTue, 27 May 2008 23:42:26 -0000http://ecotechdaily.com/2008/05/27/the-daily-five-tuesday-27-may-2008/#comment-1171910<p>I'm the same: my iPhone is tucked in my pocket right now, well away from Sol's influence.</p><p>I suppose an iPod might be exposed more often (I don't own one). But assuming the efficiency of small solar cells remains similar to current technology, I have to wonder what sort of device Apple plans to mate with this technology. A laptop, maybe? A tablet device? Surely something more likely to be exposed to ambient lighting.</p>Chris BaskindTue, 27 May 2008 18:28:43 -0000http://ecotechdaily.com/2008/05/27/the-daily-five-tuesday-27-may-2008/#comment-1171909<p>The idea of a solar (assisted) powered device like an iPod seems a little odd to me as, unless I am sitting on a bus, my iPod spends its entire life in my pocket or in my bag... Not much solar in either of those places.</p>Christian BigginsTue, 27 May 2008 18:19:13 -0000