Solio

 

I think i'll end up using my RS accessory credit on this since RS offers it.

 

That's pretty awesome. I may actually end up picking up one of those

 

Solio looks weird and funky but i've heard good reviews and they charge fast(er) than this Scosche one i got. Amazon.com: Scosche SolBAT II Solar Powered Backup Battery and Charger:…

It's only $20 also and can be charged by USB too (1500mah) which i prefer because if you want to charge by solar, it takes a whopping 4-5 DAYS! to full charge to 1500 -_- but for a 1500mah backup battery with solar capability, it's not too bad.

 

wow! that is awesome.

 

Other than for extended stays in the wilderness, why would you buy one of these?

Takes days to charge and is weather dependent.

It seem that for the cost and size/weight for almost every scenario you would be better off buying a few AA Eneloops (Amazon.com: eneloop Power Pack Kit: Electronics) and the iGo powerXtender (Amazon.com: iGo powerXtender Universal Battery Operated Charger:…) and carry that, maybe with a spare set of batteries or two.

Am I missing something?

 

Solio Solar Charger Product Comparison Chart

The Solio Mono can be charged in 17 hours, and larger ones can be charged faster. Also balance the battery capacity with the charge time too - a couple models take longer to charge because they hold more juice.

This isn't something that's meant to be used on a daily basis, but every now and then, to give you some extra juice.

And it's eco-friendly. There are some tree-huggers out there who would appreciate using solar power. It's a nice little backup to have and that's all.

 

I keep waiting for the Solar power technology to improve to the point that a solar panel is built into the back of the phone for built-in charging or topping off. This would work great on the dash of a car.

edit:

Appears we are getting close...

http://www.markstechnologynews.com/tag/lgsolarpanelphone

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/solar_powered_c_1.php

http://www.techpin.com/samsung-blue-earth-a-solar-powered-cell-phone/

http://ecoscraps.com/tag/chinese-electronics/

Another option would be a phone that charges from motion like a lot of watches do.

DaveJ

 

I definitely see that coming very soon:

M2E Charges Your Cell Phone With Kinetic Energy! | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World

 

Here's a company that makes solar powered cases for the iphone.. Maybe they can make one for the EVO as well...

NOVOTHINK

Here's another company as well:

iPhone 3G Goes Solar Powered with New Case

 

HAHA I know goofy as hell! I wonder if mophie will come out with something sleek for the evo. Their cases are pretty dope!

mophie - iPhone Battery, iPod Cases, iPhone accessories and more!

 

I got back from hiking Cloud Peak in Wyoming and I brought my EVO with to watch movies at night. I bought the solar charger with the idea that I would charge up it's internal battery during the day and charge my phone at night. It worked out great and it's got a really neat design as well.

I have a coupon for $15 off if your interested in buying one. Code: PROMOAA

 

lwestlie - I think it is ridiculous how you are trying to promote your own product by pretending you bought one. I am in the market for a solar charger and have been doing enough online research to see threads about how it is your company and here you are pretending to be a customer. It is very misleading for consumers and I have been looking for an actual testimonial from a real customer. I was very close to buying your product but after seeing how you're attempting to be sneaky, and no real customer reviews, I will be buying something else.

 

Ouch

 

i don't know what I think about solar to charge a phone??

 

And...?

 

i guess it would come in handy if you are going on a few day hiking trip in the middle of the desert? or you're a park ranger that travels by foot?

they don't charge very well, or very fast at that. you're better off buying an external battery pack.

just my opinion.