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Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger

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    Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger

    • $90.00
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    The svelte Solio Classic 2 solar charger boasts a full-size USB port and twice the capacity of its predecessor. A day in the sun provides up to 3 complete charges for your portable electronic devices!

    • Compact design fits easily in a backpack or messenger bag, ready to collect the sun's energy; just place in the light and the 10.1 oz. Solio begins to charge
    • Unit fans into a flower shape; insert a pencil into the central pivot point and prop Solio up to point it directly at the sun
    • When the sun goes down, the 3,200mAh battery can be re-charged via the micro-USB port; the battery charges in 4.5 hours from a USB power source
    • Apple® output is optimized for Apple products; CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) standard output is optimized for most other devices
    • Simple, fast-charging lithium-ion battery stores solar energy for up to 1 year, letting you charge up your portable electronic accessories
    • Easy-to-operate charger can be powered up from either solar energy or, when the sun goes down, from a computer with the included USB charging cable
    • Once charged, simply plug in electronic device, press a button and charging begins; status-indicator LED on button shows power level of battery
    • Approximate charge time for the Solio Classic 2 from the sun is 8 to 10 hrs. and just over 6 hrs. from the USB charging cable or from a wall outlet

    Please Note: This item contains a lithium battery and cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, U.S. Territories, international destinations or Hawaii, and are only available for in-store pickup in Alaska.

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    Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    6 hrs. via USB
    USB
    Yes
    Lithium
    Plastic
    5.8 x 2.8 x 1.4 inches
    10
    Charge time (hrs)
    External charge
    Battery included
    Battery type
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
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    Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger Customer Reviews

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    Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger
     
    1.0

    (based on 3 reviews)

    0%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

      Cons

      • Charges slowly (3)

      Best Uses

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          • Personal (3)

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        Apr

        5

        2013

         
        1.0

        Pretty Useless

        By WhyWhy

        from Virginia

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        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Charges slowly
        • Lacks Power

        Best Uses

          Comments about Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger:

          I bought this to charge my HTC Android phone when hiking. I was in exposing the panels to the sun for at least 8 hours a day. The device never charged full and could never charge my phone. It did charge my small MP3 player though. To test I put it in the sun for 3 days and could not get it to charge more than 50%.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Mar

          26

          2013

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          after 2 wks, I got replacement and again

          By Borae

          from New York, NY

          About Me Quality Oriented

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          Pros

          • Long Lasting

          Cons

          • Charges slowly
          • Direction Sensitive
          • Pricey / Poor Value
          • Short Life

          Best Uses

          • Emergency Equipment
          • Portable Electronics
          • Travel

          Comments about Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger:

          After I use at home/office for 2 weeks, It won't charge by Sun anymore. I never went camp and only use at office/home/train(btwn office&home). I charge this over night usually cause I know it charges slowly.
          So I got new one again. and it's almost 3 months. and It won't charge by solar panel again. :( This product isn't last long. I have GoalZero. and I use this long trip with car. and It is charging very well. I recommend anyone think solar panel. Just go for GoalZero. Not this one.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          14

          2013

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          So disappointed

          By Yoganaut

          from Wisconsin

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          Pros

            Cons

            • Charges slowly
            • Inconsistent Performance
            • Short Life

            Best Uses

              Comments about Solio Classic 2 Solar Charger:

              I really wanted this to work, but after the initial charge powered my phone twice, it would not completely charge anything more. Days on end of clouds meant I was charging it on the USB from a PC. It would be connected all night and look "off" in the morning. I'd try to power up my smartphone and after about 10 minutes, it was out of power. Phone would say "39%" but be out of juice in 10 minutes. We finally had a sunny day and when I went to open the array, one of the panels broke off! Returned for a Nomad7. Hope it works better.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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