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The Bottom Line
The Solio Portable Solar Charger is a must have gadget for any outdoor adventurer who travels with electronics. It gathers energy from the sun and then stores it in an internal battery for quick charging of your electronic gear. I have several electronic toys that are rechargable, but I hate when the batteries run dead while away from a power source. The Solio can meet the power needs of most portable electronics, and it charges anything that uses a USB connection, most cell phones, and other electronics that use standard connections. MSRP: $100.00
Pros
- accepts power from the sun or a wall socket
- contains a rechargeable internal battery
- power tips for most products included
- eliminates the need for multiple chargers
- folds to compact size
Cons
- some adapters must be purchased separately
Description
- Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.3 x 2.5 inches
- Weight: 5.6 ounces
- Rated output: 4-12V / 1 Amp
- Solar panel output: 155mA @ 6V
- Internal battery: rechargeable 3.6 volts, 1600mAh lithium-ion
- Wall charger: 6v / 420 mAh Global travel adapter
- MSRP: $100.00 (you can find one online for $80.00)
Guide Review - Solio Universal Hybrid Portable Solar Charger
The Solio Portable Solar Charger is another piece of electronic gear that I've purchased to take on camping and fishing trips. This charger works great. I used it on a recent trip to charge my digital camera, flashlight batteries, GPS, iPod, weather radio and a friend's cell phone. It folds to a compact size and easily fits in your backpack, glove box or tackle box. The Solio has an internal battery, so when you're not charging a device, the Solio is charging itself. The internal battery, when fully charged, has enough power to recharge a cell phone twice. So the Solio can be used even on cloudy days. If you're a gadget freak, put one of these on your wish list.
