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Solio Classic Solar Charger

The Solio Classic Solar Charger restores the juice in your iPod, cell phone, and digital camera using stored energy from the sun or a typical wall socket, which makes it ideal for use on vacation, expeditions, or during emergencies. Fully charged, the Universal Solar Charger stores enough power to charge an iPod Nano or a cell phone twice. One hour under the sun will give you enough energy for 40 minutes of music or 15 minutes of talk time on your cell phone. Interchangeable Power Tips allow you to carry one charger for all your electronics, including MP3 players, portable gaming devices, cameras, cell phones, and GPS. A unique fanning case design makes this Solio charger both compact and durable. **Package includes wall adapters for US, UK, Europe and Australia and New Zealand, mini USB tip, USB tip (works with iPod), Nokia, Motorola, Samsung tips, Universal cable, 12V universal adaptor (car adaptor). For more info on compatibility, see sizing chart.

Bottom Line: Use the Solio Universal Charger to power up your portable electronics around the house, the base camp, or anywhere there's sunshine.

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By: trailruner100163268
September 16, 2008

I just came back from a 12 day river trip. I was under direct sunlight all but one afternoon. It took two full days of full sunlight to charge the battery. Something to be aware off if you're in less than direct sunlight. The Solio was very finicky on charging. It did work once to charge my ipod and cell phone. Later in the trip it wouldn't do a thing, even though it had a full charge. I was grateful for the two charges it gave me. I was upset and frustrated when it failed, especially once I relied on it. I'm going to work with it now that I'm home and see if it a defective model or if it's just unreliable. It did work for awhile, but if you're going to depend on it, be careful.

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Anybody know if it works for my samsung SCH-u740?

By: bearhut2198737
May 2, 2008

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Hi, do solar charges also have room to charge AA batteries? I...

Hi, do solar charges also have room to charge AA batteries? I want to buy one but im not sure

By: nelavelill2383866
August 27, 2008

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Solio works great charging USB batteries (http://www.usbcell.com/). Since this solar charger comes standard with a female USB tip, you just connect the battery to the Solio and charge it right up! Right now there is no accessory for the Solio that you could use to charge AA batteries, however I think it is in the works. Until then, the USB batteries are the way to go with this charger :)

By: puffanug332396985
September 3, 2008

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how would this compare to the solarport 4.4?

By: troutshoulders
June 4, 2008

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I tried the solarport and i didn't feel like it lit up a charge that well. so for about the same amount of power you get less bulk with this solio. if your car camping, solarport. solio for hiking.

By: teleknees
June 21, 2008

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what is the downside of this device

By: pbmartin32197764
May 1, 2008

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it's much more expensive than bringing extra rechargeable AA or AAA batteries with you when camping. It's also about the same weight as 6 AA batteries.

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Tech Specs:

Dimensions:	[Closed] 4.7 x 1.3 x 2.5in (11.94 x 3.30 x 6.35cm)
Power Output:	4-12 Volts at 0-1 amp
Weight:	1 lb 3 oz
Recommended Use:	Travel, camping, emergency use, beach
Manufacturer Warranty:	1 Year

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