Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger (Black)
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Product Description:
It works by absorbing power from either the wall socket or our very own Sun storing this energy within the Solio's own internal battery.Solio is the universal charger of the future because it can use free energy from the sun which is good for the environment while saving you money on electricity costs. In addition to this, Solio limits your need to purchase and carry around multiple chargers for all of your gadgets; Solio is your one stop charging solution for all of your products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, GPS and even Fish finders! One hour of sun will give you enough juice to play your iPod for about an hour. When fully charged your Solio can store enough power to charge a typical cell phone or an iPod Nano at least two times.Have you plugged into the Sun lately?
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Solio universal "hybrid" solar charger is powerful enough to charge all ofyour handheld electronic products at home or on the move. The Solio works byabsorbing power from either four hours in the wall socket or 8 to 10 hours of directsunlight, and then storing the energy within its internal battery. Once the Solio's batteryis full, you can use the unit to charge your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player, PDA, gameplayer, 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'tbe simpler, with a fan-blade outlay that achieves maximum solar area when in use. Justspread out the blades, expose them to direct sunlight either outdoors or affixed to awindow, and get ready to take your power on the road.
The black Solio charges your electronics at the same rate as a conventional charger, andstores enough juice to fully charge an average cell phone at least once or an iPod nanoat least two times. In addition, the Solio can charge your electronics directly rather thanrelying on the built-in battery. An hour of sun, for instance, will deliver enough powerfor about an hour of iPod playing time, 10 minutes of cell phone talk time, or four hoursof cell phone standby time. Finally, the energy in the Solio's built-in battery doesn't needto 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 tipsystem connectors, including connectors for Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung cell phones,along with a mini-USB tip and an interchangeable tip system cable. And travelers willlove the included global wall charger, with adapters for the U.S., U.K., Europe, andAustralia/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 travelcharger with adapters, window suction cup, user's manual.
It works by absorbing power from either the wall socket or our very own Sun storing this energy within the Solio's own internal battery.Solio is the universal charger of the future because it can use free energy from the sun which is good for the environment while saving you money on electricity costs. In addition to this, Solio limits your need to purchase and carry around multiple chargers for all of your gadgets; Solio is your one stop charging solution for all of your products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, GPS and even Fish finders! One hour of sun will give you enough juice to play your iPod for about an hour. When fully charged your Solio can store enough power to charge a typical cell phone or an iPod Nano at least two times.Have you plugged into the Sun lately?
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Solio universal "hybrid" solar charger is powerful enough to charge all ofyour handheld electronic products at home or on the move. The Solio works byabsorbing power from either four hours in the wall socket or 8 to 10 hours of directsunlight, and then storing the energy within its internal battery. Once the Solio's batteryis full, you can use the unit to charge your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player, PDA, gameplayer, 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'tbe simpler, with a fan-blade outlay that achieves maximum solar area when in use. Justspread out the blades, expose them to direct sunlight either outdoors or affixed to awindow, and get ready to take your power on the road.
The black Solio charges your electronics at the same rate as a conventional charger, andstores enough juice to fully charge an average cell phone at least once or an iPod nanoat least two times. In addition, the Solio can charge your electronics directly rather thanrelying on the built-in battery. An hour of sun, for instance, will deliver enough powerfor about an hour of iPod playing time, 10 minutes of cell phone talk time, or four hoursof cell phone standby time. Finally, the energy in the Solio's built-in battery doesn't needto 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 tipsystem connectors, including connectors for Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung cell phones,along with a mini-USB tip and an interchangeable tip system cable. And travelers willlove the included global wall charger, with adapters for the U.S., U.K., Europe, andAustralia/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 travelcharger with adapters, window suction cup, user's manual.
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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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Didn't work for me
I reviewed this elsewhere and basically said it didn't work for either of our cell phones, even though we did have the correct tips. I tried charging a Nokia and an Audiovox Smartphone. Both went dead instead of being recharged. I so wanted it to work, but not no avail.
Rating: 
- A decent charger
My charger arrived on time and in great condition.The attachment for the Nokia is a little loose on my phone but fits great on my wife's.You really must give it a full charge first or it will start to drain your device!It took over five hours to charge via my laptop and longer in direct sunlight though it was slightly overcast that day (I live in Kenya so the equatorial sunlight is strong).
Rating: - Very disappointed: way too complicated and too many useless parts to be green
The solio comes with many useless parts (such as a host of foreign adapters) and a silly suction cup for attaching the solio to a window even though the directions state that charging through a window isn't very effective.
You have to charge with about 8 hours of direct sunlight---and they do mean direct.You need to move the solio as the sun moves.
All that being said, it failed to charge my samsung phone and in fact, has ruined the phone.It will not charge conventionally ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome Gadget
If you're looking to be a little more green, this is a great option.Not to mention the if you're in a bind and need some power.I travel for work and sometimes I'm out in the middle of nothing and this has saved me a few times.Granted I could have plugged into the cigarette lighter but it's cool to know that you're getting some of the energy you use directly from the sun.I wish it had a way to keep the solar panels from getting dinged up when you throw it in a computer bag but I just use an extra ... Read More
Rating: - Love the idea
I love the idea, but plan to wait until the gadget is perfected.This could be a wonderful thing to own someday.
- Didn't work for meI reviewed this elsewhere and basically said it didn't work for either of our cell phones, even though we did have the correct tips. I tried charging a Nokia and an Audiovox Smartphone. Both went dead instead of being recharged. I so wanted it to work, but not no avail.
- A decent chargerMy charger arrived on time and in great condition.The attachment for the Nokia is a little loose on my phone but fits great on my wife's.You really must give it a full charge first or it will start to drain your device!It took over five hours to charge via my laptop and longer in direct sunlight though it was slightly overcast that day (I live in Kenya so the equatorial sunlight is strong).
- Very disappointed: way too complicated and too many useless parts to be greenThe solio comes with many useless parts (such as a host of foreign adapters) and a silly suction cup for attaching the solio to a window even though the directions state that charging through a window isn't very effective.
You have to charge with about 8 hours of direct sunlight---and they do mean direct.You need to move the solio as the sun moves.
All that being said, it failed to charge my samsung phone and in fact, has ruined the phone.It will not charge conventionally ... Read More
- Awesome GadgetIf you're looking to be a little more green, this is a great option.Not to mention the if you're in a bind and need some power.I travel for work and sometimes I'm out in the middle of nothing and this has saved me a few times.Granted I could have plugged into the cigarette lighter but it's cool to know that you're getting some of the energy you use directly from the sun.I wish it had a way to keep the solar panels from getting dinged up when you throw it in a computer bag but I just use an extra ... Read More
- Love the ideaI love the idea, but plan to wait until the gadget is perfected.This could be a wonderful thing to own someday.
