Solar Powered Bra

Fri 2008/05/16 07:12 JST

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Its a bra and its solar powered - good for charging your NDS, PSP, iPod etc when on the move. Any takers?
BTW, the site says it took 6 months to develop. Wondering if that was a typo and they really meant 6 hours.
Via Triumph.

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D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

It stores energy for what? Heat? (not perverted thought)

Fri 2008/05/16 07:16:06 JST (ID #188871)

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skankywonders in California (Registered on 2007/08/09)
Student

I am not sure if I should agree or if I should just say "what?"...

Fri 2008/05/16 07:16:34 JST (ID #188872)

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PoWeR in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/28)
Student
http://www.xfire.com/profile/power1x1/

LoL how should you even wear that...
inside the shirt or outside the shirt??!
can't imagine something bulging unnaturally... --_--

Fri 2008/05/16 07:20:28 JST (ID #188875)

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- ハルルーユータ in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/04)
  Engineering Student
  http://feidamu.wordpress.com/
  
  Exactly the same thing i was thinking. If the solar panel is on the inside of your clothes, how is it supposed to collect energy? But given the shape of the bra, maybe it was meant to be worn with nothing else over it?
  
  Fri 2008/05/16 07:39:19 JST (ID #188884)
  
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  - necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
    
    maybe the pic is just a prototype and theres actually a one piece bikini coming out with the same technology? you know for when you're at the beach/pool sunbathing.
    
    Fri 2008/05/16 07:44:36 JST (ID #188886)
    
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    - chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
      part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
      http://puppy52art.com/
      
      a tanning bikini definitely sounds more realistic LOL
      
      Fri 2008/05/16 07:51:34 JST (ID #188888)
      
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      - D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
        Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
        
        Eh? How are you supposed to have enough energy to power UV lamps? lol.
        
        Fri 2008/05/16 07:56:56 JST (ID #188889)
        
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        D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
        Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
        
        Ahem. Darn. Should have read the stuff above.
        
        Fri 2008/05/16 07:58:20 JST (ID #188890)
        
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    - Haruji in Kuala Lumpur (Registered on 2008/02/01)
      Software Consultant, Business Intelligence
      http://haruji.wordpress.com/
      
      Then you have to waterproof all your gears :p
      
      Sat 2008/05/17 18:25:03 JST (ID #189970)
      
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necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

so its a bra and its solar powered? and what exactly does the bra do? provide extra lift? ounce? volume? perform complex protein folding simulations? I'm confused...

Fri 2008/05/16 07:31:32 JST (ID #188879)

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cowboy4eva in New York, Osaka, Tokyo (Registered on 2008/01/29)
Watcher
http://ro42g.wordpress.com/

How unnecessary yet it doesn't surprise me that this exists in Japan.

Fri 2008/05/16 08:24:04 JST (ID #188899)

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OblivionAngel in Minnesota (Registered on 2008/04/03)
College Student

Meh I don't like the look of it. It's pretty ugly... they need to make it look much better than that.

Fri 2008/05/16 08:35:46 JST (ID #188909)

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Jotham in Los Angeles, CA (Registered on 2008/03/08)
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/

looks comfortable though

Fri 2008/05/16 08:40:56 JST (ID #188910)

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- silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
  ???Confused???
  
  Maybe its an anti pervert/groping bra? like electric currents to some areas?
  
  Fri 2008/05/16 08:47:47 JST (ID #188911)
  
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  - lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
    
    LOL what if it does the opposite? It shocks the user in some areas... OMG did I just say that?
    
    Fri 2008/05/16 13:21:07 JST (ID #188991)
    
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    - raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12)
      Engineering Student
      http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
      
      Haha.. what areas are those 'some' areas? =p
      
      Fri 2008/05/16 13:30:24 JST (ID #188998)
      
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      - lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
        Hikikomori in the making
        http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
        
        LOL you guess...
        
        Fri 2008/05/16 19:54:26 JST (ID #189244)
        
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        BIGGU-gAi in Between Tengoku & Jigoku... (Registered on 2008/02/01)
        Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
        
        ummm...
        eyes and oyster???
        
        Fri 2008/05/16 23:26:31 JST (ID #189391)
        
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FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

LoL! Danny beat me to the post.

Fri 2008/05/16 09:51:05 JST (ID #188925)

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raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12)
Engineering Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net

I don't see any solar panels on the bra itself... just a panel slapped onto the stomach area (^_^)"

Fri 2008/05/16 13:31:56 JST (ID #189002)

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zoniku (Registered on 2007/11/16)

Maybe if it gets charged enough, when you take her shirt off, her breasts & bra shine & you'll hear "HAAAAAALLELUHAH!!"

Fri 2008/05/16 14:12:57 JST (ID #189018)

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Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/12)
Seeing red!!!

That the simplest idea I ever heard...

Fri 2008/05/16 14:35:00 JST (ID #189029)

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Demi-Alucard in your face! (Registered on 2008/05/06)
Musically inclined Pervert

if it comes with an idol...
I guess I'll buy it ...
I'll make her wear it ..aaaaall the time

Fri 2008/05/16 15:24:45 JST (ID #189055)

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ornehx in ペナン、マレシ－ア (Registered on 2007/12/25)
dannychoo.com の読者

u need to warm up the buns

Fri 2008/05/16 15:58:36 JST (ID #189072)

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- radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
  Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
  http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
  
  The human body is already warm. Anymore and they'll start to scald.
  
  Fri 2008/05/16 19:06:20 JST (ID #189205)
  
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  - ornehx in ペナン、マレシ－ア (Registered on 2007/12/25)
    dannychoo.com の読者
    
    bun needs to be heat up nicely before eating..like hot "pau"
    
    Fri 2008/05/16 19:46:31 JST (ID #189241)
    
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Fariz Asuka in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/11)
Student and Miku Guardian
http://kyourankyodai.com

I wonder if it can charge an iPod?? Must not waste the excess solar-generated electricity..

Fri 2008/05/16 16:32:43 JST (ID #189105)

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Hakyun in his bedroom (Registered on 2008/03/14)
Student

So wont it be like...uber hot o_O

Fri 2008/05/16 18:40:33 JST (ID #189180)

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gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
http://gordonator.com/

the model looks cute. nice figure as well. ('~')

Fri 2008/05/16 18:57:49 JST (ID #189199)

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6pack in Indo-land (Registered on 2008/03/20)
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/

theres an lcd panel too

Fri 2008/05/16 19:06:51 JST (ID #189206)

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radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

Like, what was the use of it?!

Fri 2008/05/16 19:06:53 JST (ID #189207)

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catherine in England (Registered on 2007/12/27)
Student
http://paradise.honest-lies.com

It could work but would be better if it wasn't sun powreed but somehow powered by someones own body heat, or the cold, so in cold weather you could wear it and it would be like a personal heater. Yummy- especially in the UK when you have PE outside in the dead of winter :D

Fri 2008/05/16 19:50:44 JST (ID #189243)

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gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
オタク all day long
http://www.nekomagic.com

that's just so ugly XD

Fri 2008/05/16 21:57:34 JST (ID #189329)

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BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

I lol'd when I saw this the other day. They also made that eco bra that has a half a bowl of rice on the right cup and half a bowl of soup on the left cup and has a storage on the side for the reusable chopsticks.

They have good intentions but the design is just not practical.

Fri 2008/05/16 22:31:22 JST (ID #189351)

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MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29)
Student

It looks really good... but does it have to be a bra?

Also, what if I spill something on myself or it rains?

Will I go "~BZZT~ ~BZZT~"?

Sat 2008/05/17 02:55:48 JST (ID #189503)

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Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/

Now i'm gonna go buy one and go running outside with nothing on but a bra to charge my DS!

Sat 2008/05/17 03:24:35 JST (ID #189527)

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- necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
  -1
  http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
  
  i dont think your significant other would appreciate that ;P. Be sure not to cause too many traffic accidents if you do though.
  
  Sat 2008/05/17 03:26:28 JST (ID #189529)
  
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  - Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student
    http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
    
    Just taking full advantage of the product... :D
    
    Sat 2008/05/17 04:08:05 JST (ID #189569)
    
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Leo~Chan in montreal,quebec,born in hk (Registered on 2008/03/26)
study

It is a boomb ?

Sat 2008/05/17 06:22:35 JST (ID #189664)

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Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/04)
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^

Hmmm, maybe they took 6 months since they want to develop a way to ensure maximum comfort.

Sat 2008/05/17 13:10:57 JST (ID #189808)

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zephyranthez in Jakarta, Singapore, Australia, Earth (Registered on 2008/02/16)
ダメ人間, ひきこもり

man, it would be far better with "body-heat powered bra"

Sat 2008/05/17 21:01:35 JST (ID #190094)

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Blobbyy in Asia (Registered on 2008/05/06)
International Student

Jump in the pool with that, and ur ipod... finished.

Sat 2008/05/17 22:53:21 JST (ID #190147)

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Xacur in Mérida, Yucatán, México (Registered on 2007/11/11)
student
http://technotaku.com/

Sure it's secure, or it isn't?

Sun 2008/05/18 05:44:44 JST (ID #190340)

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trebors in and out (Registered on 2008/08/09)
student desu

lol
that's cool :)

Sun 2008/08/10 17:20:21 JST (ID #261925)

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  - necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
    
    like building persocoms or gundams
    
    Fri 2008/05/16 07:36:48 JST (ID #188882)
    
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