Solio Classic Hybrid Charger

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Solio Classic Hybrid Charger

Product Description

The Solio Classic Hybrid Charger is the solar charger that proved you could go green in style.

At the airport, on vacation, in remote locations, in an emergency situation - Dependable and durable. Just unfold the blades and blaze, with the sun soaking, eco-friendly Classic Hybrid Solar battery Charger.

Features:

Holds a charge up to 1 year, so it's ready anytime, day or night
Charge it from the sun, via USB or from an optional wall charger
Intelligent charging - Preventative overcharging
1650mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
3 high efficiency solar cells
Multi-function LED light/start button
Charging cable input (USB/AC)
5-6V, 800mA output range
4.8 Watts

Adapter tips included:

Micro USB
Mini USB
Female USB
Nokia
Samsung3
LG3
Sony Ericsson

Additional adapter tips available here

Please Note: Be sure to check and see what adapter tip you may need.

CrackBerry Expert Review

Solio Classic Hybrid Charger for BlackBerry

Reviewed by JeffH

The Solio Classic Hybrid is intended to be used to power phones / PDA's, mp3 players, GPS receivers, and small cameras. It can generate a maximum of 4.8W output power at 5-6 V, 800 mA. That's comparable to the power output of a RIM OEM wall charger, and more than you can get from a USB port. It won't start your car on a cold morning, but it will definitely charge your BlackBerry. For when the sun isn't shining, the solar panels charge a 3.7 V, 1650 mAh lithium-ion battery. You can also charge the Solio's internal battery via a USB port or BlackBerry-compatible wall charger, not included.

The Solio is great for charging your spare battery on the go, but using a spare battery just isn't practical with the Otterbox case that you need for shock and water resistance. So the Solio Classic Hybrid isn't a great solution to my on-the-go power needs. But it is a very good, eco-friendly general purpose charging solution for anybody with plenty of sunlight.

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Snappy idea, just a bit chunky

User: Tony Vasile, Jan 18, 2011

Pros: Versatile in ways to charge and ways to use, conceptually a great design.
Cons: Bulky, connectors awkward, loose wires and connectors to carry around, Pencil for aiming is hoaky!

Snappy idea, just a bit chunky

Versatile in ways to charge and ways to use, conceptually a great design.

Bulky, connectors awkward, loose wires and connectors to carry around, Pencil for aiming is hoaky!

Solio Classic Hybrid Charger

User: David Baskin, Feb 27, 2011

Pros: None really
Cons: Works poorly, at most will charge a standard battery only 1/2 charge, takes 7 hrs of sun to charge

I was very disappointed in this product. I used it at Big Bend National Park where there was plenty of sun. It took 7 hrs to charge, and would only charge my BB at most up to 50 percent charge, some days less.

Too expensive and poorly functional. Dont waste your money!!!