Turn Everything Off, Save Battery

Here's another video about saving battery life on the iPhone:




The bottom line is...

What's the point of having a 3G iPhone if you have to turn off all those features?

Solar iPhone Cases in the Wild

Here, you'll see some photos of different solar iPhone cases that actually work well with the iPod Touch.

To have a closer look at the white case, click here.
For more photos of the two black cases, click here and here.

The bottom line is...

One of the perks of blogging for a company like Solar Arcadia is that I get to try out cool products.

Today

Yesterday, I told you that today would be a big day for Apple. Well, today is here!

Apple announced a brand new iPod Nano and revamped versions of the iPod Touch and the iPod Classic. Each of the mp3 players have new features that people will definitely be excited about.

After you head down to a local Apple Store or log into Apple.com to pick up an iPod Touch, be sure to visit Solar Arcadia. We've got plenty of accessories that will allow you to dress up your new iPod.

Note: All the chargers and accessories that work for the iPod Touch will also work with the iPhone.


The bottom line is...

Add a little flavor to your new device.

Nokia e71 Battery Life

If you're a gadget person, then you know all about the new Nokia e71. It's a Symbian-operated PDA phone that should get the Blackberry a run for its money.

It features all the standard stuff that you'd see on a phone released in 2008 (ie. bluetooth, gps, wi-fi, 3G, etc.). It's by far one of the sexiest phones to be released in awhile (with the exception of the iPhone, of course).

However, there is one small problem.

I just received mine in the mail over the weekend. I've had some time to play with it, and I must say that the battery life is horrible.

Yesterday, I sent a few text messages and emails, browsed the web and watched a couple YouTube videos, made some phone calls via my bluetooth, and instant messaged my friends. In no time flat, my battery had depleted.

My solution? A solar cell phone charger. My car charger isn't always available, so this is the best way to get the job done.


The bottom line is...

If you have a Nokia e71, you may want to think about how you'll keep it charged up.

Charging Anything

By now, you know that Solar Arcadia has solar cell phone chargers to increase the battery life of your 3G iPhone, Blackberry Curve, Nokia e71, Sony xPeria x1, Samsung Instinct, LG Shine, or any other cool phone that you may own.

But this short video below will show that even people with older phones can go solar:




The bottom line is...

Our solar chargers work with just about anything, even ancient phones.

Just as Good as an iPhone

The original iPhone was capable of doing just about everything, and the new 3G iPhone can do even more. I'm sure you've heard about how great the phone is, so there's no need for me to get into that.

Let's say you really love it, but for some reason, you can't get one. Here are some problems you could be facing:

• You can't get out of your two-year contract with Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, or some other big phone company.
  
• You're not eligible for an update with Cingular, and you don't want to pay the high price for the phone.
• You love your Blackberry too much to trade it in for a phone without a traditional keyboard.
• You're afraid that a new iPhone will come out in a month, making yours less cool.
  

Whatever the case may be, there might be a sensible solution. The iPod Touch!

Think about it. Most of the iPhone's best new features are tied into the iPhone 2.0 firmware update. Soon, Apple will release this same software for the iPod Touch (if they haven't already). This will allow iPod users to access the cool new applications that are available on the iPhone.

If you go this route, you won't need to worry about a contract. Just keep the phone that you already have, and simply add the sleek iPod Touch to your pocket or purse. The iPod Touch looks like the iPhone's little brother, so most people won't be able to tell the difference. This will allow you to look just as hip as the iPhone owners. Which is the reason you want one in the first place, right?

The only major drawback is that you won't have the Internet at all times. But if you can deal with Wi-Fi connections not being available everywhere you go, then the iPod Touch might be a great alternative for you.

Whether you go with the iPhone or the iPod Touch, Solar Arcadia has the best solar chargers to keep it charged up.


The bottom line is...

The iPod Touch might be just as good as the iPhone.

iPhone Lines

There's still 4 days until the official release of the new Apple iPhone 3G, but people are already in line. Some people have been in line for weeks. Don't believe me? Check out this video:



The July 11th release will be far more hectic than the original iPhone's release.

Good luck to everyone who is trying to score the coolest phone ever. Once you get your hands on one, be sure to stop by Solar Arcadia's iPhone page purchase your iPhone accessories.


The bottom line is...

You'd better get in line now if you plan on getting an iPhone on July 11th.

Solar Charger in the Wild

Our web guys are working around the clock to finish up the Solar Arcadia site. We want to make sure we have a great site and great products to help you "go solar".

The launch date is set for June 23rd. At that time, you'll be able to get the best solar cell phone accessories, solar backpacks, and much more. For now, check out the picture of the solar charger saving my Blackberry Curve.


The bottom line is...

It's almost time.

Coming Soon

The launch of the Solar Arcadia site is just a week away.

The launch of the new Apple iPhone 3G, however, is a little more than a month away. After all the rumors, the official release date of the iPhone 3G is July 11th.

Steve Job's keynote speech at WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) revealed that the new iPhone's battery life specs are as follows:

10 hours 2G talk time
5 hours 3G talk time
5-6 hours of high-speed browsing
24 hours of audio playback

This is pretty good, but with a Solar Arcadia's solar charger, the iPhone will last even longer.


The bottom line is...
iPhones and solar chargers make a great team.

Summer's Great Phones

This summer will feature a host of new phones. All the tech-savvy people out there are going to have a difficult time choosing which one to purchase.

Some of the summer's most anticipated phones have already been released, some are coming soon, and others are just in the rumor stage. Nonetheless, here is a list of new phones to look out for:

1. The Nokia e71
2. BlackBerry 9000 Bold
3. Apple iPhone 2 with 3G
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
5. HTC Touch Diamond
6. HTC Touch Pro (Raphael)
   

If you haven't heard of any of these phones, I suggest you head to the BoyGenius Report to get updated. We'll try to stay on top of the information and provide you with the latest news on each of these phones.

With all the great features, each of these phones could have problems with battery life. Solar Arcadia will have solar chargers available for just about every model.


The bottom line is...
No matter which phone you get, you'll need a solar charger.