Second universal remote control blog post in a week – I hope you’re not going to get upset with us… Well at least I know that peeps with iPhones, iPods and of course the new darling of the gadget world, the iPad, won’t be THAT upset because we’re going to talk about how they can transform their ordinary (ok not that ordinary) Apple devices into another useful gadget…

*queue in magical sound and puff of smoke*

…a universal remote control!

Introducing the FLPR Universal Remote Control remote for iPod Touch / iPhone / iPad.

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A few weeks ago the generous people at iWorldAustralia sent me an iPod Touch gadget to review. This time it was the Novothink Surge Solar Charger Case for iPod Touch. I was slightly disappointed it wasn’t the iPhone version but thankfully a friend in the office loaned me his iTouch to try it out with (I did try to jam my iPhone in but it was too thick for the case!).

As the name suggests, the Novothink Surge Solar Charger Case utilises the power of sun to keep your iPod Touch juiced up!

Yes, a solar panel forms most of the back of the case – don’t worry its covered by thick transparent plastic which will protect it from accidental breakage. This solar panel churns out 5.5V at 100mAh in full sun which means more than enough power for your iTouch.

Other things I liked about the Novothink Surge Solar Charger Case for iPod Touch, were the battery charge indicators and the fact that it doesn’t add a ridiculous amount of bulk given its solar charging capabilities built in. I can’t forget to mention the grippy material the rest of the exterior is made of which means that it won’t slip out of your hand too easily.

This case is perfect for those who tend to spend a lot of time outdoors and preferably in a country / city where sun rays are in abundance – not recommended for people to be indoors for most of their days. Cave-dwellers, sorry

Features of the Novothink Surge Solar Charger Case for iPod Touch:
Solar Panel

• State-of-the-art solar panel allows continuous charging from the sun
• Custom designed and engineered solar panels outputs 5.5V at 100 mAh in full sun

Battery

• Integrated rechargeable 1500 mAh 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer battery offers 120% capacity of iPod touch
• Advanced lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology prevents overcharging and provides protection from extreme temperature

USB

• Custom engineered USB 2.0 cable provides high capacity charging and data exchange
• Powerup and sync with iTunes without removing iPod touch from case with the provided USB cable
• Compatible with standard USB charging ports

General

• Optimized power management system provides continuous charge to iPod touch’s internal battery
• Durable, lightweight hard-shell construction with soft-touch grip side sections
• Integrated 4 LED battery status indicator
• Built-in Apple certified 30 pin connector
• Compatibility: iPod touch second generation – 8GB, 16GB, 32GB & 64GB
• Model No: NT02

Giveaway Details for iPod Touch Novothink Surge Solar Power Case:

We have one unit to give away. To be in a chance to win this, simply leave a comment below about how this case will enhance your iPod Touch experience in general. Submit your comment by this Friday 4th of December and the best comment will be announced on Saturday 5th of December, 2009. Very easy!  Tell your friends and family to enter too!

Surge for iPod touch – Distributed by iWorldAustralia in Australia.