Green Daily

While most handheld solar panels and other devices will set you back a pretty penny, the HYmini line of products hits the sweet spot of low cost and high utility. The wind charger costs just $50, while the company's portable solar panel is just $50. You'll have to pay a few more bucks if you want accessories to do things like clip your wind charger to your bicycle or car window, but clips are just another $9 while armbands for runners are $15.

Like any wind turbine, the HYmini generates electricity when the wind is blowing. But you don't need to be outside on a windy day to charge your cellphone or MP3 player, because the HYmini stores that energy in a rechargeable battery. You can also also charge up that battery using the optional solar panel add-on or by plugging it into a wall or computer USB port. That way you've always got a spare battery with you for charging your devices on the go.

The HYmini won't provide enough juice to power a laptop or larger electronic devices. But it should let you power and/or charge an iPod or other MP3 player, cellphone, PDA, or digital camera. The HYmini comes with a USB adapter and 5 connector tips for various electronic devices. Soon you'll be able to choose from an assortment of connectors when you order a unit online.

The HYmini currently comes in three colors, black, white, and green. But the company plans to offer blue and red version soon as well.