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The editors liked
The Solio Universal solar charger kit has a compact design and delivers ample charging time
And the internal battery can be charged from the wall or the sun.
Never be caught without power for your personal electronic devices ever again
Solar power is a renewable
Environmentally friendly clean resource
Solio comes with every adaptor for worldwide usability
Suction cup to windows for solar charging is handy
The editors didn't like
The Solio Universal solar charger kit cant balance on its side when open.
Getting power in and out of the Solio takes a long time
My Solio kit didn’t come with tips that fit any of my mobile phones
Never be caught without power for your personal electronic devices ever again, Solar power is a renewable, environmentally friendly clean resource, Solio comes with every adaptor for worldwide usability, Suction cup to windows for solar charging is handy
Getting power in and out of the Solio takes a long time, My Solio kit didn’t come with tips that fit any of my mobile phones, Extra tips are $9.95 plus tax and shipping, Not too sure if it is weather proof (ie water, snow, extreme temperatures)
I really like the concept, portability, convenience and eco friendliness of this product. The concept is a great one. Unless the sun falls out of the sky and we live in a forever dark work solar energy will always be a clean and renewable energy resou...
Abstract: Never be without iPod power again with this portable solar charger
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Published: 2006-02-14, Author: Ben , review by: cnet.com
The Solio Universal solar charger kit has a compact design and delivers ample charging time, and the internal battery can be charged from the wall or the sun.
The Solio Universal solar charger kit cant balance on its side when open.
Well designed and high functioning, the Solio Universal solar charger kit is great for power in a pinch on a sunny day.
Abstract: Once every year or two, MyMac.com encounters a new category of product that is more than an innovative trendsetter at a Macworld Expo. Solio is such a device, and we send the company and its innovative CEO/developer our best wishes for success.The fol...
Abstract: Solio Contact And Other InformationManufacturer:Better Energy Systems Product Home Page:Solio Description:A solar charger for iPods, phones, PDAs, Gameboys, and digital cameras. Address:85-87 Bayham St.London, NW1-0AG Price:US$99.99 - Telephone:+44 (0)...
Abstract: If solar power were a 100% reliable form of energy production, every house, car, and office building in the world would be covered in distinctive crystalline ray-catching panels. For that matter, like certain tiny calculators, every iPod would have a l...
Published: 2006-12-19, Author: Emma , review by: macworld.co.uk
Interchangeable with many devices, stores power for up to six months, chargeable from sunlight or wall socket, durable, lightweight and elegant
Solar charging depends on intensity of sunlight.
There are cheaper portable chargers out there, and other types of solar chargers, but none can match the elegance and flexibility of the Solio’s pin-wheel design. Because it stores up power, it’s a must-have for outdoor types or anyone who wan...
Abstract: Environmental gadgets are normally the domain of those nice guys at Hippy Shopper, but Friday has brought a warm glow to our hearts, and a review of the Solio power charger to boot. Theres not much to explain about this little guy. It takes its power...
Abstract: The music tends to be over when your iPods battery dies far from a suitable power source, but this portable solar charger might save the day. There are two versions: one has a selection of mobile phone plugs, but the iPod model reviewed here connec...
