This is an amazing breakthrough in alternative energy research. People soon can enjoy the very tiny of solar cells that is about one-fifth of human hair’s diameter, or to be exactly about 20 microns thick but still can generate power even in a dim light!

Imagine this technology saw by men from the 90′s, this should be considered as an Alien technology for them!

According to the source, this Smallest solar cell is invented by Sandia National Laboratory, which is operated by Sandia Corporation of Lockheed Martin Corporation for U.S. Department. The solar cell itself can generate power continuously even without direct sunlight hitting the panel. This mean if the weather is cloudy, this 1/5 human hair’s diameter solar cell can still power up your home in the future.

Because it’s small, it will allow a smaller area of deployment in a house’s roof, while manufacturer can push down the production cost. One stone two birds solution. Beautiful!

[Daniweb, Sandia National Laboratory]

P.S. Above image is for illustration only – It’s not the actual image of Sandia’s Solar Cell

Tiniest Solar Cell Ever Made: 1/5 Human Hair’s Diameter!
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If you remember the previous nuts-like Motz Wooden Acorn mini speaker for iPod, you might recognize this Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion speaker as it’s made by the same company. Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker is measuring at 60mm x 16mm x 29mm only, and it’s only 22 grams in weight.

Just like their previous version, this Motz speaker is handmade, and it has featured an FM tuner with channel auto-scan, a USB port and one standard audio jack. Although it’s small, Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion speaker for iPod can provide 5-hour of battery life using its built-in rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery.

It’s not only made for iPod, you can also use it on other MP3 players or PMPs. Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker is available for $49.99 only. If you are asking for sound quality, Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker produce a so-so sound satisfaction. Never expect a bombastic sound effect out of this small speaker.

[Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker]

Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker for iPod
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Here is the first combo gadget for this week. Buffalo RMUM-H is an ultra tiny USB drive that has the double functionality as microSDHC reader. If we set several years back, we will not believe what we’ve seen here. Buffalo RMUM-H is really tiny, measure at just 5mm large which is only a bit bigger than the microSDHC card.

Buffalo RMUM-H USB drive has an internal 16GB memory storage, and you can expand it into 32GB by inserting another 16GBB microSDHC card into the reader slot which offer up to 6MB transfer rate. Buffalo RMUM-H also offer 2GB, 4GB and 8GB models (in white or black) as well. Below is the pricing detail:

• 2GB – RMUM-2GH/BK – 1,700Yen
• 4GB – RMUM-4GH/BK – 2,600Yen
• 8GB – RMUM-8GH/BK – 5,200Yen
• 16GB – RMUM-16GH/BK – 10,900Yen

(via iTechnews)

Buffalo RMUM-H Ultra Tiny USB Drive with microSDHC Reader Combo
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Thanko, the Japanese Gadget manufacturer has produced a Tiny Pico Projector for any type of purpose for any situation. It has weight of 142g only, sized in 61 x 37 x 60mm and it would fit into your pocket like a cell phone (depend on how large your pocket is).

Thanko Pico Projector, code name MINIJEC1 is able to produces 45″ screen size from 2m away or 14-inch at 60cm away from wall. The basic resolution is 640×480, 200:1 contrast ratio only, and 10 lumen brightness level.

You can actually use Thanko Pico Projector MINIJEC1 on your PC, iPod or even your newly bought iPhone 3GS.

Where to get one? GeekStuff4U, the Japanese Gadget importer has made it available for 31,500 Yen or equal to $322. Well, it doesn’t come in a cheap price anyway!

(via Gadgetlite)

Awesome Tiny Pico Projector from Thanko
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I’m really sure fat fingers will disappointed when you show them this super tiny keyboard! It’s even smaller than a laptop keyboard! Check out the following image and you’ll understand why fat fingers would unhappy with it:

Do you think Fat Fingers can type on this Super Tiny Keyboard?

Featuring a Low keycap notebook keyboard with up to 56 Keys and millions of keystrokes to break it. This Super Tiny keyboard really a space super saver, since it’s only 1/3 of the original keyboard size.

Comparison of Super tiny Keyboard, Laptop size keyboard, and the original size

Other features that you might find is as follow:

• Fn/Num lock change function
• Static resistant magnetic, field disturb resistant
• Silent switch feeling, feel comfortable
• Small, lightweight and portable
• Slim body that save working place
• Available USB port
• Dimension: 170 x 73 x 15mm (approx.)
• Weight: 116g

From the picture, you might think it’s wireless. But nope, it is not cordless! You need a USB mini to USB2.0 cable to make it work. But don’t worry, the keyboard comes with a separate USB retractable cable,which practically help you solving your cable management problem.

“If ultra-slim keyboards aren’t your thing, and you don’t really enjoy the fold-away keyboards, then maybe this one would be perfect for you.”

– By Range | Apartment Therapy

You can get this Super Tiny USB Keyboard for only $25 at Brando USB Channel.

Super Tiny Keyboard – Not for Fat Fingers!
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