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| |  | Select Solar Power | Home » » Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger (new) | | | | | | | Description: | | The new Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger (updated 2010) provides more power to more devices more quickly than ever. Updates include solar panels that are 20% more efficient and a bigger selection of adapter tips. The Classic works with iPhone/iPod right out of the box, and also supports Micro-USB devices such as Blackberry, Motorola, LG, etc. The Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger is the perfect lightweight travel charger, a primary power source when in remote locations, or an emergency back-up power supply. The Classic features a folding three-panel design, three photovoltaic cells plus a full-size charging battery enabling quick re-charging of your portable electronic devices. The Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger is simple to use. Charge the Classics battery one of three ways: directly from the sun using the integrated solar cell, or from your computer using the included USB charge-in cable, or from the included rapid wall charger. The 1,650 mAh internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery stores power until you need it - for up to one year. Select the appropriate adapter tip, connect it to your electronic device, press the start button and youre charging on-the-go.Just 1 hour of sunshine = 20+ minutes talk time or 50+ minutes MP3 music (depending on device). | | | Features: | |
• Accepts power the sun or a wall plug and stores the energy within the internal rechargeable 1650 mAh battery
• Capacity is sufficient to charge a standard cellular phone 2¿2.5 times
• Uses stored energy to recharge gadgets at the same rate as a wall adapter
• Compact, lightweight design
• The solar charger provides portable, sustainable power for 3,200+ devices
• 1 year warranty
• 4.7 x 1.3 x 2.5 in; 78 grams
• Includes 7 adapter tips (MicroUSB, MiniUSB, FemaleUSB, New Samsung, New LG, New Nokia, and New Sony Ericsson), USB charge-in cable, adapter cable, quick start guide, "Art of Solar Charging" guide
• Internal 1,650 mAh rechargable lithium-ion battery stores power for up to one year
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 29 reviews |
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28 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 Don't believe all the five-star reviews.Apr 01, 2011
By Juliet
Most of the five-star reviews were created on September 23. Anyone else find that suspicious?
The solio is okay; it's works for charging your phone one afternoon when you don't need it, or for small emergency charges, but I wouldn't recommend it as a regular back-up plan. I usually just use a fold-out flexible solar panel, which, while more expensive on the whole, was cheaper for the amount of product included and charges way faster.
86 of 105 found the following review helpful:
Company doesn't live up to the quality of the productOct 11, 2010
By Thomas P Yuska
I purchased a Solio Classic for use on a cross country bike trip. The product worked well, recharging a PDA, iPod and cell phone. But a piece (the center bushing around which the solar wings pivot) broke. It was my fault and I figured I could contact the company for a replacement part once I finished the trip.
I emailed them requesting the part, and here was their reply: "Unfortunatly we do not sell parts for your Solio. You will need to purchase a replacment unit."
My response: "This is very disappointing and unreasonable. I am not going to spend tens of dollars replacing a perfectly functional unit simply because an inexpensive plastic part has broken. I suggest you rethink this policy. Since you still manufacture the Classic, the part must still be available. This is really poor customer relations!"
They responded: "We do not do repairs on site. The unit holds a one year warrenty, if you are out of that time period you will have to purchase another unit. I apologize if you do not agree with our policy."
I suggest you do not support a company that on one hand touts its environmental cachet, and on the other promotes the senseless discarding of an easily repairable product.
24 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Never Charged my iPhoneOct 19, 2010
By Ryan-Christine
I took this product backpacking. First, I wanted to test it, so I placed it outside in the sun to achieve a full charge. After 4 hours, it was minimally charged (maybe 10%), so I plugged into my laptop's USB to finish the charging, which took the rest of the day and all night to reach 100%. Let down number two occurred in the back-country, when my iPhone 3G ran low on juice after a few days of intermittent GPS use. I used the included attachments to connect my iPhone to the Solio Classic and hit the "Start" button (solio's only button--the instructions are odd pictures; no words). The iPhone registered that it was being charged; however, after 5 minutes, I checked the progress only to find that the Solio had quit charging. After attempting this nearly 30 times throughout the next few days, my iphone was none the better, in-fact it probably had less juice from the constant on/off of this disjointed charge attempt. I am unimpressed and will return this item as soon as I get home!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Realistic ExpectationsJul 03, 2011
By JoeC
Satisfied with product, works as expected.
If you are considering purchasing this charger, keep in mind the following technical considerations:
The charging efficiency of most portable electronics is usually somewhere between 20-70%. Most items like cell phones, GPS units, etc. waste a portion of the recharging energy as heat.
What this means is that this charger, with a 1650MAH battery, can deliver between 330-1155 MAH of charge. If your cell phone has a 1500MAH battery, you will get a maximum of a 77% charge from this, you should expect less.
My LG android phone will charge to about 60% when this is fully charged.
15 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Couldn't live without it!Sep 21, 2010
By J. Kohler
I've had my Solio Classic for two years now, and I don't know what I'd do without it. I spend a lot of time outdoors, usually away from any convenient power source. With my Solio Classic, I can easily and conveniently charge my ipod and my cell phone wherever I am. As long as I have sunshine (and my Solio), I have power. My favorite place to use it is at large festivals like the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, or during all-day trips to the beach. I'm amazed by the number of people who have never seen them before. Once I' tell them what it is, and what it does, the reaction is always the same - "I have to get one of those! That's the coolest thing I've ever seen!" Thank you Solio for helping me to cut the cord!
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