Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger (Black) | 
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| Brand: Solio
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $79.99
You Save: $20.00 (20%)
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Rating:  26 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 3 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: S19-G07A
Model: S19-G07A
UPC: 873028000662
EAN: 5065000778866
ASIN: B000HHOD5O
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Universal "hybrid" solar battery charger with internal battery for charging portable electronics | | | Internal battery absorbs energy from 4 hours in the wall socket or 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight | | | Charges iPods, cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs, game players, GPS units, or digital cameras | | | 3 blades spread out to absorb maximum sunlight; stores power for more than 1 year | | | Includes global wall charger; measures 2.5 x 1.3 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Award-winning, compact and versatile, Solio stores power from the sun or socket, freeing you to recharge your mobile phone, iPod and other handheld devices anywhere, anytime. A fully charged Solio will recharge the average phone up to two times or give you up to 15 hours of MP3 music. Solio's intelligent internal circuitry and Adapter Tip System let you charge devices at about the same rate as a wall charger. Solio generates free and clean energy immediately. Plug more devices into your Solio with our range of adapter tips. With universal connectors like the USB Cable, Mini-USB tip, and 12V Universal Adapter, Solio powers even more gadgets. With wall adapters for US, Europe, UK and Australia-New Zealand, leave all those heavy chargers behind and let Solio be your indispensable travel companion. Rated output - 4-12V, 0-1A Solar panel output - 155mA at 6V Internal battery - rechargeable 3.6V, 1600mAh Lithium Ion Dimensions - Length 4.7 x Height 1.3 x Width 2.5 (11.94x3.30x6.35cm) Weight - 5.6 ounces (156 grams)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Solio universal "hybrid" solar charger is powerful enough to charge all of your handheld electronic products at home or on the move. The Solio works by absorbing power from either four hours in the wall socket or 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight, and then storing the energy within its internal battery. Once the Solio's battery is full, you can use the unit to charge your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player, PDA, game player, GPS, fish finder, or digital camera, making it a powerful all-in-one battery charger. The universal charger is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective, as the sun- based energy is completely free and creates no harmful impacts. And the design couldn't be simpler, with a fan-blade outlay that achieves maximum solar area when in use. Just spread out the blades, expose them to direct sunlight either outdoors or affixed to a window, and get ready to take your power on the road. The black Solio charges your electronics at the same rate as a conventional charger, and stores enough juice to fully charge an average cell phone at least once or an iPod nano at least two times. In addition, the Solio can charge your electronics directly rather than relying on the built-in battery. An hour of sun, for instance, will deliver enough power for about an hour of iPod playing time, 10 minutes of cell phone talk time, or four hours of cell phone standby time. Finally, the energy in the Solio's built-in battery doesn't need to be redeemed immediately, as it stores the juice for more than a year. To make the Solio easier to use, the device comes with a series of interchangeable tip system connectors, including connectors for Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung cell phones, along with a mini-USB tip and an interchangeable tip system cable. And travelers will love the included global wall charger, with adapters for the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Australia/New Zealand. The Solio, which measures 2.5 by 1.3 by 4.7 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Solio battery charger, Nokia tip, Motorola tip, Samsung tip, mini-USB tip, interchangeable tip system cable, USB cable, 12-volt universal adapter, global travel charger with adapters, window suction cup, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 great product March 22, 2007
Mark C. Hornor
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am not sure about the critics since my experience has been awesome-- both in the backcountry and during my commute, solio has saved my bacon several times. granted there is not always enough sun during the winter, but that is why it also works from the wall socket... love the product, the idea. great design!
Essential equipment for backcountry iPod users August 7, 2007
Monty VanderBilt (Plymouth, Ohio)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I just returned from an 8-day climbing trip and used this charger to keep my iPod working. I take an iPod on my trips to save weight (audio books weigh nothing), pass the time when weather turns bad, and mask the sound of the tent fly flapping during windy nights. I have an iPod nano and a fully charged Solio holds about 1 1/2 iPod charges. I typically left the Solio next to my tent to recharge during the day and it worked great. Interestingly, at some of my higher camps (~6500 feet) the Solio charged more quickly than it did at home (sea level), most likely due to the more intense solar radiation at that elevation.
My only concern is whether or not the Solio is waterproof enough to leave out on days when it might rain. The manual says "do not immerse in water", and putting the Solio in a clear waterproof baggie might be the answer, but I did not test this.
I wish there was an attachment to charge a Canon NB-4L battery, but so far I have been unable to find one.
Works well - may need to order another tip for your device December 10, 2006
G. Anderson (Wilmington, NC)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Excellent robust design. If going to a no-electricity place, this is an ideal way to charge your electrical device (provided there is access to sunlight). It's a bit expensive but the quality is obvious. My unit did not have the tip for my cell phone so it had to be ordered (more expense). Folds up and easy to carry. If going on an extended trip to the woods and you need your radio, phone, or gps, this is the ticket.
Worked great on the JMT October 9, 2007
D. DeKeyser (San Jose, CA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Just had to chime in since there are too many negative reviews.
I purchased this device so that I could recharge my Archos 604
video player while hiking for 2 weeks on the John Muir Trail.
What I did was strap the thing to the top of my backpack. After
a day of hiking typically I would get well over 1 hour of play time
on the Archos. Since sometimes I was walking within tree cover or
the sky was cloudy the device would not fully charge in 1 day.
Fairly certain if I could have left the device in full sun for a
day it would fully charge.
Anyway, it works great and I will be taking it on backpacking trips
in the future that are >3 days!
For instructions find the manual on their website. The "instructions"
that come with the device itself are laughable.
I love my solio! September 22, 2007
J. Hicks (Kerry Country)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This thing is all I imagined it would be. I am able to charge my Cellular phone, Mp3 players & my handheld computer. It takes 2 or 3 days to fully charge the battery by sun. If you camp alot or just want to do a small part to help the enviorment you'll love this product!
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