Before we go into year 2007, we have the ’solar gear of the year 2006,’ that’s what I prefer to call it and maybe you would say this too! Yes, a Solar Bikini, that cools your beer and charges your iPod....ofcourse with a USB connection! The iDrink swimware line is meant for the hi-tech beach lovers who don’t leave for the beach without their iPod/ MP3 player and chargeable gadgets in toe.

The solar bikini is retrofitted with 1″ x 4″ photovoltaic film strips sewn together in series with conductive thread. The cells terminate in a 5 volt regulator into a female USB connection. And, besides, the gear thing, the swimsuit has fashionable fit too, so you don’t look like wrapped in solar panels! Now, that’s really hot...hot enough to charge your gadgets...what say!!

And, if you think this privileged beachwear is just meant for the females, then cheer-up guys, they have got a male version too called the iDrink, which features a greater surface area which equals more output voltage. And, now, don’t forget to accessorize with the Solarjo Power Purse or the Voltaic Messenger’s solar-powered bag!!

Check-out the demo here!

via Notcot