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: Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger (Silver)

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Solio
Color: Silver
EAN: 0873028000594
Label: Better Energy Systems
Manufacturer: Better Energy Systems
Model: S11-G07A
Publisher: Better Energy Systems
Studio: Better Energy Systems
MPN: S11-G07A

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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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Solio stores power from the sun or socket allowing you to recharge your mobile phone, iPod or other handheld devices. Now including seven tips and cables, the new Solio Hybrid Charger offers an even greater range of compatibility with your devices. A fully charged Solio will recharge your average phone at least once if not twice. Solio's intelligent internal circuitry and Interchangeable Tip System lets you charge devices at about the same rate as their dedicated wall chargers.

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 silver 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.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Product
I love this product! The Solio works great with all our gadgets and we always take it camping at the lake to keep the game boys and cell phones running. I've even used it when I travel using just the sun I can catch at the airport between flights. When I needed to order more tips, I called the company and received excellent service. I will definitely buy from this company again. Keep up the great work!



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Fun, but anemic
I've had varying success with my Solio. Took me awhile to get a hang of the device's fickleness, but I'm able to successfully (albeit partially) charge my iPhone (which needs charging at least every other day).

The trick is that it really takes me two full days of leaving the Solio out in the sun to get a full charge. Their site claims "Charging Solio's internal battery takes 8-10 hours of direct sunlight." I haven't found that to be the case. I really need TWO days to fully charge ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - research solar power before bashing
Look, I see a lot of people out here writing crap reviews because it doesnt charge fast or anything, etc. Those people need to research solar power. If just one of the cells aren't in the right sunlight, then the power production could be cut in half. And behind windows, the solar energy getting through is much less because some rays are reflected by the glass. And in the manual, it clearly states it take 12-24 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge the battery, meaning it must be aligned properly ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Little panels. Moving target.
Nothing ever charges as fast as we want it to. The Solio is no different. Point it at the sun and the little red LED on the back comes on to led you know that you're in a good position and that it is charging.

The caveat is that you're aiming at a moving target. If you're not pointing directly at the sun you're still charging, just not nearly as well.

The first night I had it I charged the Solio from a wall outlet then used it to top off my blackberry that night. It charged ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Do Not Buy
The charger worked well the first time that I used it, but now the power will not stay on to charge my cell phone. The website states that this is a known problem with some motorola phones, but it also occurs with my blackberry. Totally worthless to me.


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