Never worry about your cell phone running out of power again – even if you’re off the grid. The versatile and remarkably cool Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Charger gets its charge from both wall outlets and the sun.
Solio's solar panels absorb the sun's energy.
Fully spread out the blades to expose the solar panels for the fastest sun-based charge. About eight hours of sunshine will charge the Solio completely, providing you with enough juice to recharge a typical cell phone twice; a mere hour of sun will buy you 25 minutes of talk time. The reliable little Solio even holds its own charge for up to a year. The Solio Classic works with digital cameras, game devices and Bluetooth headsets and is compatible with nearly every cell phone under the sun. The charger comes with a suction cup for charging the unit on a car or even airplane window.
Available on the Solio Web site and at select retail stores including Target, Best Buy and REI. (Better Energy Systems, $99.95)
