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Japanese company sells iPhone battery with built-in solar panel

Gadget Venue found this 12/8/2008 on crunchgear.com

Tokyo-based electronics company OTAS is selling a lithium-ion battery for the iPhone 3G that comes with an integrated mini solar panel [JP]. The so-called LC-1500 is housed in a leather case. OTAS says one charge with solar energy takes 13 hours whereas charging the battery via mini USB ...