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Member Reviews: Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Charger

Positive Reviews

SoCalSolar

Solio hybrid charger - power to go!

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By SoCalSolar

Pros: Easy to use, able to charge MANY devices, alternative energy conversation starter.

Cons: Charge up time...

This cool little solar hybrid charger is an easy way to take re-charge power with you where ever you go... As the picture shows, it has 3 small solar modules that are exposed when you unfurl it into a propeller shape. A short pencil or stick through the middle hole will allow you to prop it up at an angle for better solar charging. It also ships with a suction cup so you can stick it to windows while driving or flying to charge it. When not charging the panels slide on top of each other into a kind of flat egg shape that fits in your pocket, or just about anywhere else. This "Classic" version of the solio is available in a few colors like silver, black, pink, and white. It is also a...
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Negative Reviews

nitedreamer

My plans have been foiled.

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By nitedreamer

Pros: Love the idea

Cons: Bizarre instructions, my cell doesn't fit the standard connector tips

This was part of my lovely prize pack, so I really want to be able to write up a glowing report.  However, this is only the begining of my review...as I have not successfully used the solio yet!! We took it with us on our trip to Canada.  I charged the thing up, no problem.  However, I didn't realize that if I wanted to use the solio, I needed to bring a cord with me (the instructions are incredibly vague- they are actually illustration instructions rather than written instructions...), so usage attempt number 1- failed. Back in our apartment, I figured out the cord problem, and was going to try charging my cell phone.  But my cell phone doesn't fit any of the standard connector tips (LG...
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gogreensolar

My experience with the Solio Solar Charger

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By gogreensolar

Pros: backup power, easy to carry, impressive

Cons: long time to charge battery, first version of product

The Solio is a great device if you are on the go. This product lets you charge small devices such as your cell phone or ipod through the sun. How it works is basically three small solar panels with a small battery, the user can charge the device through the sun or can plug the solio into an outlet. The acutal solio is nicley designed and built, but the connector tips to connect the Solio to your phone or ipod are very poorly made. I feel that is the downside to the product, the company did not spend much time developing the connection tips and it shows. Charing the Solio from the sun takes about 8-10 hours, charing it through an outlet takes 6 hours. 60 minutes of Sun exposure can give...
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kmitchs

A very cool toy!

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By kmitchs

Pros: Doesn't require a plug when travelling, great conversation starter

Cons: Takes a while to charge, I need to buy more adapters each time I change a phone, etc.

I love this toy! I've owned it for about 3 years now and it's great thing to have when travelling. It's also a great conversation piece. I do wish it took a little less time to charge. If you're not in an overly sunny area, it can be a bit of a problem. Plus, each time I've upgraded a phone or my palm pilot, I have to buy more adapters. Minor complaints when compared to the convenience. It's a great product.
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