Assignment #2 will it be adopted ? by Joshua Patrick Wells

Assignment No. 2: Will it be adopted ?Joshua Patrick Wells SID# 21559475

The Solar Bikini

1.  Description

The Solar Bikini looks and functions pretty much as it sounds. It is a bikini made out of several small solar panels, each measuring about 1'' x 1''. It has a few USB ports so that one can connect and charge several gadgets such as iPhones, iPads, laptops, reading devices such as the Nook and the like. On it's web page it is described as this ....

“Spend the entire day at the beach without worrying about your iPod battery dying. The swim wear has got photo voltaic film panels and and USB connection - and yes, it runs on solar-power. The male version is coming soon.” New York designer Andrew Schneider is currently taking very limited orders for his Solar Bikini - beachwear that can also power portable"

2. Site Info
    andrewjs.com/solarbikini.html‎
   
   
   
   
   www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxKE6P0LYC8‎
   
   
   
   
   
3. Adoption

Relative Advantages: It has relative advantages over existing

electronic chargers. The existing one needs plugs and outlets.

That means you cannot charge outside. When there is an

emergency out there and the battery is running out, nothing

can do with existing one. In this sense, this new charger is

relatively advantageous.

Relative Disadvantages: I am assuming it is rather uncomfortable and not very fashionable.

Complexity: Nothing with complexity. You just put the device on and make sure you're out in the sun.

Trialability: It's valuable to try. Just by using the device, you

can participate reducing your carbon footprint, which is very trendy and environmentally sustainable. This device

harnesses energy from the sun.

Compatibility: It is not compatible with any conditions. You can not wear it indoors and it obviously won't work in cloudy or rainy weather conditions. However for that bright sunny day at the beach, or in the park, or on your apartment roof top, where there are no power outlets or USB connectors, it is compatible. It isn't racist nor does it offend any cultures or religions, except perhaps the Amish, but maybe not ?

However...I am thinking that it is non-compatible with swimming and sand. And one could be mistaken for having a bomb attached to their waist.

Adaptability: It is fairly adaptable to other already existing devices and one is already familiar with the USB ports and how it works, however a much better design would simply be a portable solar panel that you don't have to wear.

4. Speed of Adaptability

I do not believer this item / idea will catch on in it's current form, For one thing the price is 120 pounds , that's about $200.00.  However variations of it may and I could very easily see small, transportable solar panels everywhere.