Update your blog, listen to music, take
selfies, check email and update your status on Face Book or other social media platform.
Book movie tickets or watch live shows. When lost, navigate via GPS. The list is endless. And all credit, for making
our life smarter, goes to smart-phones (devices). They do make our life amazingly
smart. But what’s really not smart about smart phones is its annoying battery
drainage. It is almost like stranded in a barren island, no man’s land. Does
that make me a smart phone addict? We all have experienced that panicky moment
when you are on an interesting call with someone special or about to upload an
amazing photo on instagram (being a blogger I can vouch for that :-) )
and your phone gives up on you. Personally, I can share multiple examples when
I almost wanted to sue my smartphone company.
In order to prevent having a drained phone in
your pocket, Tommy Hilfiger has launched a solar-powered jacket so that we can
keep our smart phone powered (keep it smart). Valued at $599, the designer
collaborated with solar manufacturer Pvilion. The jackets, one for men and one
for women, features a solar pack that charges a battery to keep your mobile
devices working while on the go. The clothing label claims that in direct
sunlight, the battery fully charges beyond the capacity of most smartphones.
Hmmm, I wonder, how many of us will wear a jacket under direct sunlight. But,
yes this is definitely a good option when it comes to camp out activities,
provided the sun is shining bright.
The jackets, features a tartan design, with
an array of solar panels. The women’s jacket has ten panels and the men’s has seven.
When not in use, the solar panels are completely removable. The solar panels
are connected via a cable to two USB ports in the pockets. The label’s initiative
to reduce the carbon foot print is definitely praiseworthy, but there is still
room for improvement when it comes to style of the jackets.
The limited edition jackets are available on the
label’s website and selected stores in the northern hemisphere. Fifty percent
of the profit for each jacket will be contributed towards the Fresh Air Fund.
(Image Credit:Tommy Hilfiger)
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