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Solar powered necktie lets you look sharp and geeky at the same time

Over the years we've seen plenty of solar powered accessories that can give your various gadgets a much needed energy boost. The problem is that most of them make you look like a starving student or hippie.
Now a group of researchers at Iowa State University have created a necktie using newly developed solar fabrics. The neat thing, is that the tiny solar panels are arranged in a grid that looks kind of like what you might see on a tie anyway. There's even a pocket sewn into the back where you can stash the device you're charging.
The only problem I see is that other than at weddings and job interviews, very few people seem to wear ties these days.
Via Gadget Blog News
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By Edo at 7:32 PM ON 08/17/08
A hat would make more sense.
By David Combs at 8:31 PM ON 08/17/08
Is this the alternative energy the Dems in Congress are holding out for?
By Bio at 9:28 PM ON 08/17/08
Are you the kind of idiot we'd get if they aren't elected next cycle? Goes both ways, child.
By ITrush at 1:46 AM ON 08/18/08
Ya you're right, but it's cute really. LOL
By Emre at 11:58 PM ON 08/31/08
perfect.ı can use it when ordered