instructables.com - 2/12/2009
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The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened. The top and bottom faces each have exactly the right amount of room for two 60x60mm solar cells side by side (four ...
dvice.com - 2/13/2009
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dvice.com —
Yet another fan created hardware modification is pointing
the way towards a greener gaming future. The mod
takes a Nintendo DS Lite and affixes a set of 60x60millimeter solar panels to the cover of the gaming device. The entire solar rig offers ...
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Solar-powered Nintendo DS Lite: Guilt-free gaming for ...
technabob.com - 2/12/2009
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technabob.com —
The Nintendo DS Lite boasts pretty decent battery
life when fully charged… but why charge it at
all? Slap a few solar panels on that bad boy and stop worrying where you left your charger. Not sure how to accomplish such a feat? Well, thank ...
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solar power your nintendo ds
kotaku.com - 2/10/2009
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kotaku.com —
According to this supposed GameStop daily newsletter, the
DS Lite Onyx handheld has been discontinued. The newsletter
reads: DS Lite Onyx hardware systems have been discontinued and stores will no...
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Black DS Lite Has Been Discontinued [Rumor]
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solar power your nintendo ds
technabob —
... and wire-connecting, you too can have your own solar-powered DS, and if not, you can at least look at the instructions and pretend that, some day, you might learn how to do “all that crafty and mechanical stuff.”
The best part about the project is how good the end result looks. As dark sponge points out, the design of the DS makes it perfect for adding solar panels. Of course, when the DSi comes along, we’ll have to work around the built-in camera.
[Solar-Powered DS at Instructables] ...
Solar-powered Nintendo DS lets you throw away your charger
SlashGear —
... Take one Nintendo DS, a handful of solar panels, some spare time and this Instructable, and you could end up with this: a solar-powered DS that you never have to plug into the mains again. By strapping four 60 x 60mm panels - each capable of a maximum 3 volts at 40 ma power output - to the top and bottom outside casings of the DS, you can actually create a trickle-charger potent enough to avoid ever needing mains power. ...
DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU at home
Engadget —
... If you've got some 60 x 60 solar panels, a few diodes, some scotch tape, and a little time on your hands, you may never need to plug in your DS ever again. According to "dark sponge," a poster over at Instructables, you can convert the Lite into a solar-powered ...
Solar-powered Nintendo DS Lite: Guilt-free gaming for green geeks
DVICE Atom Feed —
... The entire solar rig offers an output of up to 6 volts, making this the perfect portable gaming device for that rare geek that actually enjoys basking in the sunlight. Details on how to put together your own solar powered Nintendo DS Lite can be found here. ...
Solar-Powered DS Lite
Coolest Gadgets —
... Well, if you want to make your own solar-powered Nintendo DS Lite, feel free to head over to the Instructables site and find out how to make it here. If you want to mass-produce it and make some money of this good idea, then you’ll probably have to make a few phone calls. ...
Eco-friendly Solar Powered Nintendo DS Lite
Coated —
... If you’re feeling like you’d like to try your hand at this green DIY project, full instructions can be found at instructables. ...
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techeblog.com 9/16/2008 —
According to sources, "there are only 3,000 of these cover plated DS Premium Lites: 1,000 Premium Silver; 1,000 Premium Black; 1,000 Premium Rose." Click here for first picture in gallery.
Club Nintendo members interested in snagging one of these ...
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solar.bloggerbite.com 4/21/2009 — Sun + PSC Solar = Uninterrupted Power!
Put the power of the sun, in the palm of your hand!
Watch this brief video to learn more about solar energy and how it’s collected. PSC Solar solar chargers harness the power of the sun and place it the hands
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Coronation Street spin-off games confirmed —
T3.com News 2/11/2009
Sounding alot like an April Fools joke that has come two months early, the soap opera stars of the cobbled streets of Weatherfield, Manchester are soon to be featuring on your console screen as well as your telly.
ITV has ...
Nintendo sold an amazing 680,000 Wii Consoles in January —
I4U News 2/13/2009
Nintendo had amazing Wii sales again last month. According to NPD Group sales data Nintendo sold 680,000 Wii consoles in January 2009 in the US.
This is a surge of 148% compared to January a year ago.
As reported the Wii is now again in solid ...
Microsoft Xbox 360 outsells the Sony PS3 in January —
I4U News 2/13/2009
Overall the video game sales rose 13% in January compared to last year which is great news amidst the recession we are in. Most of the growth is though attributed to Nintendo. As reported Nintendo sold 640,000 Wii and 510,000 DS in January.
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