Voltaic solar bag steps up to laptop size

The manufacturers behind the original solar backpack, Voltaic Systems, has launched a new bag that generates enough power from the sun's rays to charge laptops. Notebook users will now be able to unplug from the power grid and power up from the sun. Voltaic solar bag Does the name Icarus mean anything to anybody..? The " …

[Ryan Stewart]

Neat idea but it has some problems.

How long would it last on the smoking porch? I could see laptop thefts going through the roof.

Its a cute idea but having a laptop bag be out in the sun all day isnt quite practical.