Apple has put in a patent related to solar cells on portable devices. Adding solar technology to iPods and MacBooks could greatly increase the ability for travelers to keep their devices powered.
The patent application describes the technology being set up where the “Solar cells are typically stacked with other layers made of transparent or semi-transparent materials… Some of these layers may be used for display or input purposes, and some layers may be coated with various materials or they may be etched with product logos or other patterns.”
This means that Apple wants to cover the whole device in solar cells, including the input and screen areas. I don’t understand exactly how this work, but if it makes the devices last any longer, and reduces our dependences on non-renewable energy for our portable music and computing needs, I will be happy.
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