Solio Magnesium Solar Charger
August 27, 2009, 11:47 am / Categories: Technology
This pocket-size solar charger unfolds like a flower to reveal panels that suck sunlight and turn it into electricity. Throw-away batteries can be a thing of the past on wilderness trips: With the right adapter, a Solio sitting in the sun can repower virtually any electronic device — from an iPod to a camera to a GPS device.
The unit comes in a draw-string hemp pouch and is made with a shell of tough magnesium alloy marketed to stand up to abuse where another case could crack. The Solio Magnesium Edition solar charger costs $169.95. www.solio.com
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This product is a part of a series of “Green Gear” highlighted on Gear Junkie and an accompanying article on ESPN this week. See all the featured products below.
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This without doubt is one of the best portable solar battery chargers available. It is a one stop shop for your ipod, mp3, mobile etc. It also comes in a range of colours.