i.Tech's Solar powered Bluetooth headset – clean productivity

October 8th, 2009 | Posted in Solar


HiResPhoto_SolarVoicei.Tech announced a new product in its portfolio called SolarVoice 908. This is a Bluetooth headset, with noise reduction capabilities, and is powered by a battery which can be recharged using solar energy. The module itself has a solar energy absrobing surface (aka "solar cell") which converts just enough sunlight into electricity to charge the batter and ensure non-stop operation of the headset.

The company stated SolarVoice 908 is aimed at consumers who are environmentally conscious, and would like to stay productive and green at the same time. Furthermore, each consumers carbon footprint is thus reduced, albeit by a miniscule amount, but when considering how many wireless headset users there are and their average daily usage times, the numbers quickly add up and provide a significant enough reduction in carbon footprint.

SolarVoice 908 provides background noise reduction for clear phonecalls, employing an advanced suite digital signal processing software. It is A2DP capable, meaning you will be able to listen to your favorite tunes from your personal media device of choice, while you inspect the wind turbines at the wind farm. ;) Innovative earbuds, which come in four sizes, account for a more comfortable user experience, and have no need for an ear hook to hold the device in place. When a green light flashes, the device is being charged using solar energy. It also comes with a cradle which makes it easy to find a great "hot spot" to charge your headset using sunlight when not in use.

SolarVoice 908 provide four hours of talk time, and about 140 standby time when not in sunlight. Additionally, the Li-ion internal battery can be charged via an A/C power socket if the weather is bad. It sports many modern hands-free calling features, and the price has been reported at about USD 75.