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Solio Solar-Powered Charger and Battery for iPod
 
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Solio Solar-Powered Charger and Battery for iPod

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Technical Details

  • Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod shuffle 1G
  • Solar-powered battery charger
  • One hour of charging in the sunlight will provide approximately 1 hour of playtime for an iPod
  • Can store energy for more than one year
  • Fan-blade design that allows it to achieve maximum solar area when in use

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 7 x 2.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000BD1A6Y
  • Item model number: S13-G11A
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 11, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

What is Solio?
Now, the energy of the sun can be harnessed and placed right in a pocket, purse, or backpack--thanks to the remarkable power of Solio.

Solio is a portable, renewable power source that draws energy from sunlight, storing it in an internal battery and using it to charge your Apple iPod. How Solio Works
Solio features a fan-blade design that allows it to achieve maximum solar area when in use. Just spread out the blades, expose them to direct sunlight either out of doors or affixed to a window, and get ready to take your power on the road.

Just the Facts

  • Charging Solio's internal battery takes 8-10 hours of direct sunlight.*
  • With Solio fully charged, an average mobile phone will charge in approximately one to two hours--as efficiently as a conventional charger.
  • Using the included wall adapter, Solio can be fully charged in approximately 5.5 hours.
  • A fully charged Solio will completely charge an average cell phone at least once.
  • When charging a cell phone directly from the sun, 60 minutes of sunlight will provide approximately 10 minutes of talk time and four hours of standby time.*
  • When charging an iPod directly from the sun, one hour of sunlight will provide one hour of play time.*
  • Solio can store energy for more than one year.
*Performance figures vary among device manufacturers, intensity of sunlight, and ambient temperatures.

Product Description

Ergonomic and compact, the Solio is the world's smallest solar charger with fully integrated Lithium-ion battery; it achieves maximum solar area at a minimum size thanks to its patented solar-blade technology and proprietary design. When closed, the Solio is the size of an average mobile phone, so it's highly portable.The Solio's intelligent internal circuitry and patented interchangeable tip system let you charge your iPod or other mobile device at about the same rate as if you were using its standard wall charger. Better Energy Systems commits to reducing the impact of its products on the environment. Environmental assessments have been carried out at each step of the design process, with the result that the Solio charger is officially designated carbon neutral.This charger is compatible with all iPod models with Dock Connector. It doesn't support iPod shuffle.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars (semi) free electricity is nice!, September 19, 2005
$100 bucks worth of electricity would buy you alot of charges, so you obviously dont buy a device like this for that. But the comfort of an extra power source is kind of nice. It gives you approximatly 7-9 hours of extra power. Most party's should end before your pod does. Otherwise, If you do not need this kind of flexibilty then a $15 car charger should fill all your needs. You can also buy different cords for different devices like cellphones and PDA's. you can even charge it from the wall instead of by solar power if needed.
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For when there is no other power source, October 27, 2005
By William Daniels III "D" (Mt. Morris, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This is obviously not for everyone. Most people aren't going to need it, and can just use AC or DC power instead. This is primarily for those who need a power source. For example, when I took a week long hike on Isle Royale, there is no electricity to be had. With this, I could charge during the day, and keep my iPod working at night. I can use this for all of my hiking trips, where there is no other option for charging a battery, and it is great. But, if your trips take you to hotel rooms and 12 volt outlets, it's better just to get the charging cord you need.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for international travel, July 27, 2006
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I took my solio to europe this summer and it was perfect. I could charge both my camera and iPod with out buying an adaperter to fit in international plugs. It also saved me much needed room in my backpack by eliminating the need for several chargers.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Danger: Will not hold a charge!
I have had my Solio for 6 months. While it has performed adequately, it WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE for the 6 months suggested on the Solio website. Read more
Published on October 21, 2006 by Paul

5.0 out of 5 stars unlimited source of power
I purchased my solio to be able to charge my ipod as well as my digital camera while on extended backpacking trips. Read more
Published on August 27, 2006 by Shawn T

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE my solio!
I recently took my Solio charger to the Ecuadorian Amazon, and one full charge (which I could get in about 2. Read more
Published on July 30, 2006 by Maggie Y

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, I am too lazy to remember my password, but just read the review.
The Solio better energy iPod charger is a fantastic product. On a sunny winter day it charged 50% in a time span of about an hour or so. Read more
Published on February 20, 2006

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