Shiro's solar-powered MP3 player

John Chan | Oct 09, 2008

(Credit: Shiro)

With everything going green these days, Shiro is determined not to be left behind and has in the pipeline a solar-powered media player. Yes, a portable media player which can be juiced up by leaving it in the sun. The Singapore-based company will be showcasing its Shiro SQ player at the upcoming Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition.

Most of the SQ's specifications are nothing to shout about, including a 1.8-inch color display, FM tuner and up to 16GB of memory. Its main selling point is the solar panel found on the back which fully charges the device in 4 hours when under the sun. If the day is overcast, you can still power up the SQ through more regular means using a USB cable. We currently do not have a price for this piece of gear, but certainly more information will be forthcoming after its official unveiling at the fair in Hong Kong.

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