Customer Reviews

Lenmar PPUS20 PowerPort Solar Charger & Battery for Cell Phone/MP3/PDA/Gaming Devices, Charging Cable/Device Tip Adapters

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

This product would be good for people who spend lots of time outdoors, and can't readily use a car or wall charger for their devices. Backpackers, fishermen, etc, would probably like this. Or if you want emergency power. Otherwise, you're probably better off going with something else. As the packaging states, it's "Emergency Cell Phone Power".

The product takes forever to charge - a one hour charge gives you just enough to make a 5-10 minute phone call. It takes something like 8-10 hours to get a full charge.

The biggest drawback for me is that the unit can only be charged up to 500 times. This would equate to just over a year if you used it everyday. You can't really go green with this thing, since you'd have to replace it every 12-18 months.

On the plus side, it is solar powered, and comes with lots of different tips for devices. It's also cheaper than a other brands that I've seen.

OK for emergencies, but not everyday use. Maybe the next generation product can charge faster, and have a longer battery life.

The Lenmar PPUS20 is a decent product. It seems to charge a little faster than my Solio even tho it has an indicator LED that stays on all the time during charging in order to let you know it is catching the sun ; which of course is a waste of power.

I had no problem getting the thing to fully charge in the sun, and it worked great with my cellphone , however, it ruined one of my camera batteries by overcharging it.

I am satisfied with this product. It kept my cellphone charged all summer while I hiked the appalachian trail, but there are better products out there that won't ruin cameras or overcharge batteries which are just as efficient and are in the same general price range.

I would NOT buy another one of these if this one stopped functioning , I would try a different one.

I bought this a month back and tried using it many times but it just doesn't work. After a full day under the sun, I managed to charge my phone for 15 seconds. I tried leaving under the sun for a few days on my dashboard, and it still charges my phone for 15 seconds and switched itself off. Tried this 6 times till now, doesn't get to change a single mobile phone at all!! I don't know why Amazon is selling this kind of inferior product. Don't buy this item. You are better of using other electrical chargers.

I purchased this product as an accessory for my GPS and Blackberry while backpacking cross-country for multiple days. The information says it is compatible with the Blackberry, but it does not appear to be. I fully charged the LenMar and have had my Blackberry Storm sitting on the charger for the lsat four hours. The phone still will not turn on due to an empty battery.

I have had the device replaced once by Amazon and once by the manufacturer. Neither replacement worked. Do not buy this product.

I was camping for a week, and had limited access to electricity. I charged my iPhone up every night, but one night, somehow I messed up, and my phone didn't charge. I didn't notice until I was out during the day, and my phone wouldn't turn on. I plugged in the solar charger, and within two hours, my phone was back to a 100% charge. I have used it often since then, and it is an awesome device. the size is great, it slips into a strap on the back of my backpack, so it can charge while I walk. it's AWESOME

I live in California and I bought this item because we get a lot of sunshine. When I tried to charge this unit for the first time in a direct sun light, the rubber housing start getting soft and badly deformed after it cools down.

This solar charger is the second Lenmar portable backup charger I've purchased and neither have worked. What's worse is that the company does not back their products and customer service gives me different info each time I call (they are a major mess). Left solar charger all day in full sunlight. Pluged into my Nexus One & in less than one minute charger died and did not change phone battery percent charge - (while phone off/not in use). Solar part is useless. Other unit wouldn't hold a charge. Sent it back for warranty (my cost) and consistent with what I was told from support. Got an e-mail saying they would not ship replacement unless I paid for shipping & handling of replacement charger to me (meaning I pay shipping both ways + handling for a defective product under warranty - total cost almost as much as the original cost of product). This company is really bad news.

When fully charged it only boosted my cell battery by 5%. Takes a while to recover it's charge in full sunlight.

Bought this recharger due to its solar cell capabilities. What they don't tell you upfront is that you have to expose the device for one hour under the sun to get 4-5 minutes of phone talk.

I don't know if it's because I got the new 3GS, but a warning popped up saying that this phone does not support this accessory. VERY dissapointed. I had purchased this off eBay knowing it would be a bit of risk (it came right from China). i don't know if it's the charger itself or the new phone software that is rejecting it.
It's really a shame losing solar practicality. It could also use a beltclip too.