Solar USB Charger Accessory

**jen28f** · 08-18-2009, 12:35 AM

I just have to tell you guys about this nifty accessory. It is a solar USB charger that will charge your battery w/ usb charger, or mp3 player, camera or whatever you have that charges with usb. In addition, it can be used with a USB passthrough when you are away from your computer and outdoors in the sunshine. You can also use the item while it is charging, too...Essentially gives you all day use as long as you dont stay out of the sun for more than an hour. Great for the beach, camping, road trips, etc. It is tiny! only about 1/5" x 3"...can be put on a keychain, in a small cellphone case, hung off a belt, put in pocket, etc.
It is cheap! only 9.95 including shipping from China! Heres the link and a pic. Very cool!!!

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**Wench** · 08-18-2009, 12:43 AM

Very nice find. I already have a Solio that I got 3 years ago but I might pick up a couple of those for extra's and be able to charge more things at a time..( I live where hurricane's like to come play so solar power is almost essential)

**xLowEndx** · 08-19-2009, 07:07 PM

That's freaking awesome!!!! I'm going camping this weekend and that with a passthru would be perfect!!!!!

**K_to_the_L** · 08-19-2009, 07:40 PM

i almost have bought this twice in the past for my mp3 player but now that i could use it additionally for my cellphone ( just activated it ) and e-cig it will be a really nice thing to have in my kit so thanks for pushing me the little more that was needed.

btw i also picked up a 5v 2000ma dual usb adapter so i can charge 2 things at once in the wall outlet ( no computer needed ) for only $4 shipped the terminals fold in as well.. belkin brand charges $30+ for the same thing not including shipping and its well built

**Think Tink** · 08-19-2009, 07:51 PM

This would have been so useful on our camping trip last weekend, we had no power hookups and I haven't wired up a 12volt outlet from the back battery in our camper van yet. We picked up a couple of battery chargers that doubles as a usb power source and AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries to power it.

**Satyr** · 08-19-2009, 07:53 PM

This one costs a little (5X) more, but has a built in battery. It's probably a little larger too. They don't give dimensions.

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**radiokaos** · 08-19-2009, 08:07 PM

seems nice.

However it does not seem to have a self contained battery.

If that is the case you will have problems with your pass if it does not have an inline battery.

Just a thought.