Laptops Arena

The Solar Laptop PC from the Next-Gen PC Design Competition wasn’t a winner nor a finalist but the concept is pretty …let’s say useful. It comes from Nikola Knezevic and represents a concept idea of a green portable computer that powers from the sunlight only, via a solar cell panel. The solar powered laptop uses photovoltaic cells which convert the solar energy into electricity.


From this description it’s clear that you won’t be able to use it indoors but only outside in the daylight, and this together with the form factor makes us think it just isn’t very practical.

Though it would be fun and healthy to use this laptop in your garden, but I just can’t see myself writing news in the forest.
The designer said that “So far every laptop was designed for office environment which is a bit absurd since they are all made for portable use.” Interesting point of view!



Let’s see what the functionalities of the solar powered laptop are! First we have a useful GPS module for orientation, Internet access, handsfree phone calls, and one-button access for police or rescuing emergencies. I can imagine: “Help! Wolfs!”



The nice aspects of this design concept include light weight, durable construction, foldable/detachable solar panel, recyclable materials like biodegradable polymers, and easy disassembly.