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HYmini alternative power source

Here is one source of power that hasn’t really been tapped among thosesolar-powered devices: wind power. The HYmini has both a wind-powered fan turbine that can recharge the cell inside itself, and a connectable solar panel that can do the same. Once charged, it can power your 5v based gadgets for at least a few minutes longer, maybe more.

You can also just plug it in to recharge it so you can use it as a backup battery. The wind power has to be rolling through at a minimum of 9 miles per hour, that means a good breeze, or a bike ride, or if you can run really fast, and you can charge it.

If you desperately need a charge while out on a windless night, just blow on it like kids do with pinwheels or purchase one the attachments that enables bikes or your arm to efficiently generate wind.The company estimates that an hour long bike ride will net you 50 more digital photos or 15 minutes more on your cell phone.If the sun decides to show itself then break out your convenient little solar panel to soak up energy. If there is no sun or wind and you don’t feel like generating any yourself, plug it into the wall to charge up as a back up battery source.

The device is pocket size and comes with five different outputs to charge all necessary gadgets. If you want one, its $50, separately sold is the solar panel, handlebar mount, and shoulder mounts.

Tags: Hymini, solar power, wind power, recharger