Solar Table

Wonderful invention for those who like to spend time in the open air. Working at home, or surfing the Internet can now become healthier as you can take your notebook to the backyard and stop worrying about the battery level. This new table, designed by Sudia Design Labs will charge your electronic device with a solar power thus allowing you to enjoy sunny days, support green energy and visit Funtasticus at the same time. :)

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20 Comments

  1. response
    Posted December 26, 2007 at 5:58 am | Permalink

    wait is there somewhere to plug into it?? how does it charge your stuff if there isnt?

  2. Posted December 27, 2007 at 4:44 pm | Permalink

    Yeah, that’s just what I was thinking – I cant see anywhere where the laptop is plugged in on the photo.

  3. Amber
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 4:52 pm | Permalink

    Where can it be purchased? Who manufactures it?

  4. Posted December 27, 2007 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    Hmm. I have three panels like the top of that “table.” I bought them when I fell for the Y2K scare, along with four 75-pound batteries and a charger panel. Two of the batteries have died, along with my interest in the thing. I was thinking about donating the stuff to a school, but maybe I’ll make a table or three.

  5. Monte
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 5:50 pm | Permalink

    It looks like a 12 volt cigarette plug on the side (?)

  6. VerifyMe
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 5:50 pm | Permalink

    The problem as I see it is not the table but the laptop screen. Anytime you have enough sunlight to power the table, the screen would be unviewable due to glare and/or lack of brightness compared to the sunlight. I know that there are some laptops that have trans-reflective displays, but the vast majority do not. Most times, if I’m out on my patio, I have an umbrella over my table. What they need to design is a solar umbrella using those new nifty flexible solar sheets.

  7. Foo Bar
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 6:22 pm | Permalink

    What a sillyidea. The more you use it, the more of the surface is covered, and the less power it provides.

    How about a solar parasol?

  8. Posted December 27, 2007 at 6:44 pm | Permalink

    hey guys, contacted the author for the source, the table was designed by “Sudia Design Labs” and they are saying on their website that the shipping will begin in March 08 and it’ll cost $3600.

    Here is the link: http://suntable.net/

  9. VerifyMe
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the link. I understand the battery function and it seems more usable now. Playing devil’s advocate again, I’d expect that the people paying $3600 might want something a bit more elegant in appearance. A cheaper (and presumably lighter) version of this would be awesome to take on a camping trip.

  10. stupid idea if using the table
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 8:04 pm | Permalink

    This is so stupid so if you have your laptop a notbook and some documents youve just basically covered up half the surface space to the table…good job thinking it through..

    also as stated when enough sun is available to use the table you cant use a laptop since no laptop except the one per child machine can be used in the sun.

    Plus think about were most outdoor tables are located next to a building so potentially half the day the table will be covered by shade…this is a big reason why solar panels are placed on roofs or in the middle of nowhere

  11. grace
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

    Well I think when its charging you wouldn’t want to use it anyway. The table would be great to use at night or
    at other times though

  12. Posted December 27, 2007 at 9:05 pm | Permalink

    I’m sure that there is a place to plug it in sense thats the whole point.

  13. JGAr
    Posted December 27, 2007 at 11:32 pm | Permalink

    To “stupid idea if using the table”:

    The table probably has some sort of energy storage (battery) so it would be interesting to know how long it could supply power for when covered up, and how long it takes to charge up.

  14. Geordie
    Posted December 28, 2007 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Both the Lincoln and Kennedy autopsies were performed on tables similar to this, although only the “Kennedy” model could recharge your laptop.

  15. Posted December 28, 2007 at 1:42 am | Permalink

    $3600 dollars!!

    Heck I will build them and deliver them for $1525 with AC output and DC output for charging your cell phone.

    My company is starting to move into this business and there is no way that this thing should cost that much. We will integrate the solar cells into a traditional table, as the way that this thing is done will cut 90% of the solar output.

    email us at [email protected] if you are interested in such a product. If I get fifteen orders I will build them right away for delivery before Feb 10, 2008.

    Check out our website for our mobile emergency power & internet over satellite product.

  16. grace
    Posted December 29, 2007 at 6:13 am | Permalink

    Dennis, did you look at the website? I’ve worked in solar for years, and systems this size
    cost this much. The only way you could sell it for less is to lower the panel’s wattage, use less batteries, etc.

  17. Posted December 31, 2007 at 4:18 am | Permalink

    I don’t pay retail for panels.

  18. rob
    Posted January 24, 2008 at 3:25 am | Permalink

    Dennis, they’ve got a patent on it . i’d watch out.

  19. Pushkar
    Posted July 16, 2008 at 8:08 pm | Permalink

    i think my boss should take a look for the energy saving option….!!!!

  20. VerifyMe
    Posted July 16, 2008 at 8:26 pm | Permalink

    Seriously, a portable fold-up campsite version would be awesome. Imagine you leave it out in the sun during the day to charge up your solar batteries while you go hiking, kayaking, etc. When you return in the evening you use the table for your diner and power your lights and other camp appliances / gadgets with the FULLY charged solar batteries! I could definitely see a market for that.

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