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The editors liked
Compact
Collects free power from the sun
Can hold a charge for up to 1yr
Internal battery stores charge for up to a year
Wide range of adaptors
Good design
Works with all iPods
Most iPhones
And other USB chargeable devices. Classic has three charging blades and folds up with a good hinge design. Hybrid 1000 has builtin carabiner clip. Very portable chargers.
Well made
Easy to use
Dual power
USB or sun recharging
Small and portable
Holds charge for long time
Includes common tips
Easy to use with three included adapters
Builtin battery to store power when the sun isn’t shining
Can also be recharged through a USB cable
Small and light 4.6 ounces (131g)
Built with a tough thermoplastic exterior. Included LED light tip turns device into a flashlight. Wear it on your belt on Earth Day and you might add a notch to the old bedpost
The editors didn't like
Hard to find the right location to collect sunlight
Wont completely recharge most devices
Not particularly rugged
Requires direct sunlight for effective charging
Adaptors cost extra
Cable connectors may come apart imperceptibly and prevent charging. Instructions may be hard to understand. LED indicator interface not explained well. DC to AC inverters may damage the internal lithium ion battery. Carrying case sold separately.
Must pay extra for other tips
Costs can add up quickly
Adapters easy to lose
Power indicator light confusing to understand
Additional iGo tips cost a piece. Charging through glass reduces efficiency. Is that a 7inch yellow Rocsta in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Built with a tough thermoplastic exterior. Included LED light tip turns device into a flashlight. Wear it on your belt on Earth Day and you might add a notch to the old bedpost
Additional iGo tips cost a piece. Charging through glass reduces efficiency. Is that a 7inch yellow Rocsta in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Well made, Easy to use, Dual power, USB or sun recharging, Small and portable, Holds charge for long time, Includes common tips
Must pay extra for other tips, costs can add up quickly
The Solio Hybrid 1000 Solar Charger is something that I think most anyone would appreciate, green or not. It allows you to save money on charging your gadgets, and since it includes common tips most people won’t have to spend extra money on buying t...
Easy to use with three included adapters, Builtin battery to store power when the sun isn’t shining, can also be recharged through a USB cable, Small and light 4.6 ounces (131g),
Adapters easy to lose, Power indicator light confusing to understand
Works with all iPods, most iPhones, and other USB chargeable devices. Classic has three charging blades and folds up with a good hinge design. Hybrid 1000 has builtin carabiner clip. Very portable chargers.
Cable connectors may come apart imperceptibly and prevent charging. Instructions may be hard to understand. LED indicator interface not explained well. DC to AC inverters may damage the internal lithium ion battery. Carrying case sold separately.
The Solio Classic and the Hybrid 1000 are fine products and work well, once you navigate how the plugs work. The battery life is good and it does the trick, especially if you need power in settings where the Sun is plentiful and an outlet is miles away...
Compact
Collects free power from the sun
Can hold a charge for up to 1yr
Hard to find the right location to collect sunlight
Wont completely recharge most devices
In this day and age, we are all aware of our impact on the planet. As a gadgeteer with gadgets galore, I often feel guilty when it comes to charging their batteries using various AC adapters plugged into sockets all over my home. So, what could be bet...
the SOLIO Hybrid Solar Charger is a great emergency charger that you should always carry when going on a trip, or when there may not be an outlet to charge something. If you are looking to get a full charge out of the SOLIO, you may be disappointed. ...
Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger Author: Shawn KnightEditor: Frank StroupeDate: 03-26-2008Provided by: SolioPages: IntroductionCloser LookUsage / Testing, Final ThoughtsUsage / Testing, Final Thoughts I first started testing the Solio H1000 by c...
Abstract: I have to admit that when I first received an email from the folks at Solio, I was…skeptical. I mean, here they are offering up a solar powered battery charger for your mobile devices. I read about things like this in Isaac Asimov books. So, I p...
