VIDEO OF THE WEEK! Some gadgets can take a long time to the reach the market. Here’s a prime example.

As I was walking around Eco-Fest (in honor of Earth Day) I came across the nPower PEG. I knew the name instantly, and you might remember it too. That’s because I reported about it way back in January, 2009. Here’s what the gadget does. Using the energy you generate while walking, running, or biking, the nPower PEG stores it in an internal battery. The company say it’s the only product of its kind, and I would assume they’re right. Here’s how it works: place your nPower PEG vertically in your backpack, briefcase, or purse and go about your daily activities. As you move, your PEG captures and stores your kinetic energy, providing you with extra power where and when you need it. If you want to know exactly how much power you can generate while you’re on the go and off the grid, nPower offers these examples: Output varies by user, activity, and the device being charged. For example:

1 minute of walking = 1 minute of listening on an iPod Nano

11 minutes of walking = 1 minute of talk time during a 2G call on an iPhone

26 minutes of walking = 1 minute of talk time during a 3G call on an iPhone

nPower Peg is 10.5” (27cm) long and 2.125” (5.2cm) wide. It weighs 14oz. Inside is a 2000mAh lithium polymer battery. Ouput range is 5V DC, 500mA and is uses standard USB 2.0. Connectors: iGo cable and interchangeable iGo adapter tips, making the PEG compatible with over 3,000 hand-held devices. You can preorder one now, and Tim, the guy in the video, says it should (hopefully) be available in a month or so. I’d keep in mind it’s been in the works for more than three years. Cost: $169.99

http://www.greennpower.com/

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