We haven’t heard a whole lot from MiniWIZ since it introduced its Hymini wind / solar charger quite a while back, but the company looks to have rolled into CES with at least one new offering: the seemingly 2001 -inspired Solarbulb lamp. To complete the device, however, you’ll have to supply your own bottle, which attaches to the bottom and can be filled with water to provide a sturdy base and some sure to be soothing lighting.
The SolarBulb installs in a snap by screwing onto any bottle, and the LED light illuminates when its sensor automatically detects the darkness. The top half of the Solarbulb can be tilted in order to collect maximum sunlight, and it charges fully in 3-4 hours. The lamp’s casing is UV-ABS weatherproofed and water resistant, and you can fill the bottle up with water to further amplify the light and weigh it down for windy locations.
The bulbs, which are not yet for sale, are expected to cost anywhere from $23-25 each and will be available with one or two LED bulbs in a variety of colors. We think that these cute little lights would be really attractive on a porch or garden at night and are probably a better solution than tiki torches or those funny rechargeable candles.
They also pack, store, and ship much more efficiently since they interlock and there’s no wasted space.
Designer:Evan Ackerman
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