A few days ago the web was flooded with news about the latest iPod / iPhone gadget: the Solar Surge. The Solar Surge by Novothink is an iPhone case that charges your phone with solar power. A pretty cool idea. But then I saw this nifty little machine by the Japanese company Thanko. It's a hybrid solar and mechanical charger that will let you charge any electronic device. No sun? Just pull the cord and it will generate enough energy to charge an iPhone. It also has 3 LEDs on the side, so the Thanko is a great solution for your camping trips.

via ecofriend