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Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger (Orange)

3.5 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)

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Item Attributes

ASIN: B000VOAKNM
Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Sports
Brand: Solio
Color: Orange
Department: unisex-adult
EAN: 0873028000891
Feature:
- Provides an emergency power source when away from power outlets
- Stores energy from solar panel; can also be charged via USB port of any computer with included tip
- Works with most mobile phones, MP3 players, and GPS devices right out of the box
- Just 1 hour of sunshine provides approximately 14 minutes of cell phone talk time or 40 minutes of MP3 playback
- Compact, high impact plastic shell; built-in rugged carabiner and cable
Item Dimensions:
- Height: 0.5 inches
- Length: 8 inches
- Width: 2.5 inches
- Weight: 0.7 pounds
Label: Solio
Manufacturer: Solio
Model: S323-B36T
Package Dimensions:
- Height: 2.4 inches
- Length: 9.9 inches
- Width: 4.3 inches
- Weight: 0.65 pounds
Product Group: Electronics
Publisher: Solio
Size: One Size
SKU: 287819
Studio: Solio
UPC: 873028000891

Product Description

The Solio Hybrid 1000 Never be caught without a charge!... When on the go power for your gadgets is key, plug into the Solio Hybrid 1000. This hybrid boasts a powerful solar panel and battery in an incredibly compact and slender case, conveniently geared with a built-in rugged carabiner and cable. The Hybrid 1000 is simple to use. Just clip on, plug in, and charge up! The Hybrid 1000 accepts power from either the USB port of any computer or the sun and stores this energy within its internal rechargeable battery. Solio then uses this energy to power your gadgets at the same rate as if they were plugged into the wall. Solio will also hold its charge for up to a year. Simply plug into the sun and charge Solio through its solar panel - it's free and green! Or use our Global Wall Adapter to charge from the wall. Solio limits your need to purchase and carry around multiple chargers for all ofyour gadgets and is your one stop charging solution for all of your products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, and GPS.
Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger (Orange)product

Amazon.com Product Description

When on-the-go power for your gadgets is key, plug into the Solio Hybrid 1000, which boasts a powerful solar panel and battery in an incredibly compact and slender case. Simple to use, the Hybrid 1000 is geared for outdoor adventures with its compact, high impact plastic shell and built-in rugged carabiner and cable. Solio also limits your need to purchase and carry around multiple chargers for all of your gadgets and is your one-stop charging solution for all of your products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, and GPS.

Plug into the Sun, and charge Solio through its solar panel--it's free and green. The Hybrid 1000 also accepts power from the USB port of any computer, using the energy to power your gadgets at the same rate as if they were plugged into the wall. Solio will also hold its charge for up to a year. You can also use the optional Solio Global Wall Adapter to charge from the wall.

Features

  • A full Solio H1000 will charge a typical mobile phone once or give 10 hours of MP3 music. Just 1 hour of sunshine provides approximately 14 minutes talk time or 40 minutes of MP3 music.*
  • Provides an emergency power source when away from power outlets.
  • Adapter tips allow you to power multiple gadgets with a single charger (tips for most products included in pack)
  • Works with multiple gadgets, including mobile phones, iPhone, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras, GPS and much more.
  • Reusable--use it again and again.
  • Compact lightweight design--convenient for travel or emergency use.

Specifications:

  • Nominal DC Output: 3V 1.2A
  • Maximum Wattage: 3.6 Watts
  • Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V 1A cell
  • DC Input: 5-6V 0.4Ah
  • Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.71 x 2.6 inches (LxHxW)
  • Weight: 4.6 ounces
  • Temperature Range: -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C)

What's in the Box?
Solio Hybrid 1000, adapter tip system cable, USB Port Replicator tip (powers iPhone, iPod, MP3 players), Mini-USB tip (powers Motorola, Blackberry, Garmin, iRiver), Nokia tip, instruction manual.

*Performance times may vary slightly depending on type of device and intensity of sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solio compatible with my iPhone? The USB port replicator tip--included in the box--is also compatible with iPods, MP3 players, and many digital cameras. A separately available adapter is required for the iPhone 3G and second generation iPod touch.

Can I charge Solio on a cloudy day and can it be left outdoors? Yes, Solio will charge on a cloudy day, although less efficiently than when under clear skies. Cloud cover can also be too thick to allow enough sunlight through to the solar panels. Solio is engineered to be rugged and weather resistant, but it is not entirely weatherproof. Solio should not be left out in wet, rainy, or snowy conditions without a protective covering.

Can I charge a device while charging the Solio? Yes, providing that the Solio has a bit of power on it. Please note that as the Solio is transferring power to your device it will not gain much of a charge, if at all. If the current drawn is greater than the amount that sunlight conditions allow the Solio to charge it's internal battery, you may not significantly receive a charge from the Solio.

About Solio
Solio is made by Better Energy Systems, a company that develops and markets portable clean technology products for travel, work, and play. Their award-winning designers and engineers think 'outside the grid' to develop new technologies for the eco-mobility market, creating true energy independence for people around the world. With products engineered to the highest technical and environmental standards, BES enables customers to take a meaningful step on the path to sustainability.

Founded in 2001 in London, BES envisions a massive shift in energy delivery and infrastructure to combat global warming. They believe that making renewable technology accessible to the average person will speed this shift. Solio, the company's flagship product, was conceived as a 'trojan horse' for the renewable energy market; a versatile hand-held charger that opens the lives and minds of consumers to the potential of solar. BES also stands for energy equality: the belief that all people - regardless of geography or economic standing - are entitled to clean energy and light. BES is engaged in the fight against poverty by finding new ways to bring sustainable power and light to people at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger (Orange)product

Amazon.com Product Description

When on-the-go power for your gadgets is key, plug into the Solio Hybrid 1000, which boasts a powerful solar panel and battery in an incredibly compact and slender case. Simple to use, the Hybrid 1000 is geared for outdoor adventures with its compact, high impact plastic shell and built-in rugged carabiner and cable. Solio also limits your need to purchase and carry around multiple chargers for all of your gadgets and is your one-stop charging solution for all of your products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, and GPS.

Plug into the Sun, and charge Solio through its solar panel--it's free and green. The Hybrid 1000 also accepts power from the USB port of any computer, using the energy to power your gadgets at the same rate as if they were plugged into the wall. Solio will also hold its charge for up to a year. You can also use the optional Solio Global Wall Adapter to charge from the wall.

Features

  • A full Solio H1000 will charge a typical mobile phone once or give 10 hours of MP3 music. Just 1 hour of sunshine provides approximately 14 minutes talk time or 40 minutes of MP3 music.*
  • Provides an emergency power source when away from power outlets.
  • Adapter tips allow you to power multiple gadgets with a single charger (tips for most products included in pack)
  • Works with multiple gadgets, including mobile phones, iPhone, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras, GPS and much more.
  • Reusable--use it again and again.
  • Compact lightweight design--convenient for travel or emergency use.

Specifications:

  • Nominal DC Output: 3V 1.2A
  • Maximum Wattage: 3.6 Watts
  • Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V 1A cell
  • DC Input: 5-6V 0.4Ah
  • Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.71 x 2.6 inches (LxHxW)
  • Weight: 4.6 ounces
  • Temperature Range: -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C)

What's in the Box?
Solio Hybrid 1000, adapter tip system cable, USB Port Replicator tip (powers iPhone, iPod, MP3 players), Mini-USB tip (powers Motorola, Blackberry, Garmin, iRiver), Nokia tip, instruction manual.

*Performance times may vary slightly depending on type of device and intensity of sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solio compatible with my iPhone? The USB port replicator tip--included in the box--is also compatible with iPods, MP3 players, and many digital cameras. A separately available adapter is required for the iPhone 3G and second generation iPod touch.

Can I charge Solio on a cloudy day and can it be left outdoors? Yes, Solio will charge on a cloudy day, although less efficiently than when under clear skies. Cloud cover can also be too thick to allow enough sunlight through to the solar panels. Solio is engineered to be rugged and weather resistant, but it is not entirely weatherproof. Solio should not be left out in wet, rainy, or snowy conditions without a protective covering.

Can I charge a device while charging the Solio? Yes, providing that the Solio has a bit of power on it. Please note that as the Solio is transferring power to your device it will not gain much of a charge, if at all. If the current drawn is greater than the amount that sunlight conditions allow the Solio to charge it's internal battery, you may not significantly receive a charge from the Solio.

Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger (Orange)product

Customer Reviews

4 out of 5 stars So far so good
32 people found this review helpful.
I had been looking at this unit for a bit and finally decided to get one. The unit is small and thin and looks pretty cool. In the box you get three adapters (more on that in a minute) and a USB attachment.

The three attachments are for the most common cell phone(s) (nokia) as well as an attachment for blackberry type units and then finally the iPod.

Charging the unit takes some time. It needs DIRECT sunlight. You can tell if its getting good light by a red LED light on the front. It will stay lit up when its getting full on light. The sun light charge was "slow" so I decided to USB charge the unit the next day at work. That took about 2.5 hrs (the unit probably needed a full charge). After that I connected my iPod and began the "charge". It was slow and took a few hours to get the iPod back to a full charge.

Solio has a web site that can get you all the connections you might need. (PSP to Phone/camera etc). I could not find my phone so I emailed them and got a response about 24hrs later. (not too bad). The attachments appear to be about 9.95USD.

If you are looking for "fast" charges I'd say just use your wall outlets/usb's etc. I leave he Solio in my car during the day and get the sunlight..then I'll charge my iPod or my phone (when I get that attachemt) during the ride home.

A cool device and I feel like I am doing the right thing.

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4 out of 5 stars Better than Advertized
21 people found this review helpful.
I bought this before going to summer camp for a week with my son's BSA troop, and honestly, I expected to reap more envy from the other technophiles in the troop than to actually put it to much use (admittedly a shallow motive for buying it). But I was surprised and pleased to actually find it of value.

I charged it from my computer before setting off to camp with the idea that it would be an emergency back-up battery from my mobile phone. By Wednesday evening I'd made a few calls from the remote campsite and had killed the charge on my cellphone. I fully recharged it in short order from the Solio, which was still 60% charged after this.

By Thursday evening, another ASM needed to recharge his phone and I was able to accommodate him with my Solio (which I'd had out in the sun all day and was back at full power).

Finally, on the bus ride home, I was able to loan the fully charged Solio to two scouts to recharge an iPod and another mobile phone. I also recharged my own iPod as well before I had completely discharged the Solio.

Maybe I had better luck than others have had, but I have found that the device recharges more quickly than advertised. I had it out in the sun on my backpack or on my tent all week and it was always ready for use.

And of course, it also paid off in my more mundane expectations and many people admired it, making it a great icebreaker with members of other troops.

I didn't give it five stars only because it still takes a long time to charge it fully and you need to keep your expectations in line. But it does what it says and probably does it a bit better than documented.

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4 out of 5 stars It made a huge difference in my daughter's life
9 people found this review helpful.
I bought this for my daughter who is a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo in a community with no electricity. It was a godsend. She is now able to charge her cell phone and her iPod with no problem, and we worry much less about her not having her cell phone available in case of emergency. The solar charger works perfectly for her; she puts it out to charge during the day and can charge her phone and iPod at night. I believe she can also charge her battery recharger, but am not sure. She is thrilled to have it.

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4

1 out of 5 stars Solio Charger a bust
19 people found this review helpful.
I purchased the Solio charger so I could charge my iphone on the AIDS/LifeCycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The charger was almost useless. Mounted on the back of my bike, only once in 7 days of biking did it charge more than halfway. When it was charged less than half, it would not charge my iphone. Complete waste of money.

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2 out of 5 stars Not that good
4 people found this review helpful.
I got one of these at our local REI store and took it on a 3 day trip to the Grand Canyon. While it states it takes a while to make a full charge...the solar panel is extremely weak and would not charge my iphone with 4 hours of sun. It has to have DIRECT sun exposure...if even a tree twig is in front of the panel it will not charge up. I was very disappointed, as I wanted to use my iphone to listen to music on the way up. The LED light notification system is VERY hard to understand...it looks easy...but in real world situations it is not. If you are even thinking about getting this for emergency back up.....keep looking. I was really hoping for a solid product especially coming from a more established company...but unfortunately the product just didn't work to even my lowest expectations. :( I have since returned it in hopes to find a good solar charger........

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5 out of 5 stars Great for military care packages.
4 people found this review helpful.
Put into a care package and it helped my family member in the middle east. Used it to charge his Ipod, phone etc. Said he put it on the dashbord of his hummer when they went on patrol.

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5

1 out of 5 stars Four unanswered emails, and an hour on hold!
3 people found this review helpful.
The only thing worse than this product is customer relations. The product does not work period. I have emailed the company three times, and no one writes back. Then I tried to call, been on the phone over an hour. This product does not charge anything. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK. You will be disappointed.Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger (Dark Grey)

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5 out of 5 stars great for backpacking
3 people found this review helpful.
I took the Solio H1000 on a recent 5 day backpacking trip in the California Sierras and it worked like a charm. I have been using the Kindle app my iPhone to read books for several months and took it on the trip with the Solio charger. It charged my iPhone in about an hour while charging itself. It clipped easily onto the pack and charged whenever it was in the sun. I only went for 5 days so I cannot vouch for it on a longer trip but it worked very well on this short trip.

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4 out of 5 stars Great charger, some minor issues.
2 people found this review helpful.
Bought this charger for my two Motorola (mini-usb charging) phones. The device works flawlessly. Pulls a full charge in 8-10 hours of Florida sunlight. It seems to store the charge for a long time too. Really no complaints about the Solio.

The issue I'm having is with my cell service provider - Verizon Wireless. They put their own buggy, proprietary software on the phones which sees the Solio as an "UNAUTHORIZED CHARGER" and doesn't allow the device to power my phones. (Even though the hardware works!) This is most frustrating. If I wasn't signed into a two-year agreement with them, I would switch providers ASAP.

If you need a charger while you're hiking, camping or spending lots of time outdoors, the Solio is great. If you need to use your phone while you're at it, heed my warning - avoid Verizon at all costs!

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5 out of 5 stars Great Purchase!
2 people found this review helpful.
This product is all i could've hoped for! It's small, lightweight, and works fantastic! The only reason I bought it was for a trip to Alaska, and little did I realize that it is cloudy most of the time there, but still the product worked amazingly.

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