K3 Wind and Solar Mobile Charger (Green)

by K3

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• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3.1 x 9.3 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002MYDWP2
• Item model number: K3-001-Green
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,439 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Wind and Solar portable battery charger

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get full charge January 23, 2011

By Angela Vasconcellos

I was so happy to find this product but my first K3 wouldn't charge past the medium level. I talked to the manufacturer. I had to send it back to them, which cost me $ since I'm not in the US. They sent me another, but the same thing happens. I followed all procedures but nothing makes it fully charge, not even the AC power. It's a pity, even if the price now is much lower I'd think twice. Unfortunately it doesn't have power enough to charge a cell phone.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars better than nothing, but short on expectations August 2, 2010

By GhOsTeR 808

Amazon Verified Purchase

First off this was a must have for charging the cell phones in camp! It kept the ipods and cameras alive too...with a little time management. It did fall short on what the maker states however. Supposed to get a full charge with 8 hours in the sun....it doesn't. Here in the islands we get solid 10 hr. plus days of sun in the summer plus all night wind power from the Trade-Winds and this would only go to 3/4 charge. With a little time management it still doable so its not a big deal, just be advised that the claims are a little over what your actual results will be.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Good idea, but... June 15, 2010

By B. A. Mason

Amazon Verified Purchase

This product has two methods of generating power, and they were equally disappointing.

The Wind Turbine:
This part was about as sturdy as a pinwheel, and after a brief stint on the front of my motorcycle, I found that it (the turbine) had broken off of the charger altogether. Even before it broke, it never really achieved a full charge.

The Solar Panel:

I'd have to say that I either received a lemon, or this product is a fraud that belongs in the late-night QVC catalog. I left this product in the sun for an entire day. An ENTIRE DAY. I got about five minutes worth of charging out of it each time I did so. I had hoped this would serve me well while I was traveling out of country, but it turned out to be a waste of money, space and energy. On top of that, there was no return option when I purchased it. This may have changed since I bought the item a year or so back.

TLDR: Doesn't work. Save your money and rub your hands together to create static electricity instead.