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Solio Charger

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Isn't the sun great? Because as well as being big, bright and orange (a bit like this website) its rays can be harnessed to power things. Sadly, unless you're a Bond villain, solar energy is normally associated with boring things like calculators and central heating systems. But not for much longer, because the ingenious Solio Solar Charger is a fantastic take-anywhere gizmo that will charge your iPod using the power of the sun.

Solio Charger Armed with a Solio you'll never run out of juice again, even if you're miles from the nearest power socket. All the rage amongst polar explorers (no, really) the award-winning Solio features a fan-blade design that allows it to soak up lots of lovely rays. Just spread out the blades and expose them to direct sunlight (either outside or affixed to a window).

Solio Charger The chic Solio's high capacity internal battery stores energy and then releases it when the unit is plugged into your iPod. And it doesn't just release a wimpy trickle; a fully charged Solio delivers enough energy to extend iPod playtimes by up to 9 hours. If you're ever stranded on a desert island you won't need to leave the Solio in the sun for days on end just to listen to one Beach Boys track, because one hour of sun can provide an hour's worth of play time.

Solio Charger All you treehuggers out there will be thrilled to learn that the Solio is environmentally friendly - the more you use it, the less carbon dioxide you emit into the atmosphere. There really isn't a downside to owning this pocket-sized miracle. It might seem a bit ironic but you can even plug the Solio into a regular wall socket to charge up its battery for instant power anywhere. Not a bad idea as the Solio can store energy for more than a year!

Solio Charger We've seen some bright ideas in our time but the Solio Solar Charger is surely one of the brightest. Whether you're backpacking, skiing or trekking across the Antarctic, the Solio is an essential traveling companion for anyone who loves music on the move. Get in there, sun!

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Please Note:
  • No longer contains iPod adapter, but includes a female USB adapter for use with your USB iPod cable and all other products that charge via USB.
Awards:
  • Macworld Best of show.
Contents:
  • 1 x Solio Solar Charger.
  • 1 x USB adapter - for products that charge via USB
  • 1 x Female cigarette adapter
  • 4 x Mobile phone adapters
  • 1 x Suction cup.
  • 1 x Mains adapter.
  • 1 x Instruction manual.
Battery requirements:
  • 1 x Sun (not included).
Included tips compatibility:
  • Nokia Tip (standard round) (406-S1-NKT):
    • E60, E70, 1100, 1101, 1110, 1221, 1260, 1261, 1600 2260, 2270, 2285, 2300, 2600, 2650, 2652, 3100, 3105, 3108, 3120, 3200, 3220, 3230, 3285, 3300, 3350, 3360, 3361, 3390, 3395, 3510, 3510i, 3520, 3530, 3560, 3570, 3585, 3585i, 3586, 3586i, 3588i, 3589i, 3590, 3595, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 5100, 5140, 5140i, 5210, 5510, 6020, 6021, 6030, 6060, 6100, 6108, 6170, 6200, 6220, 6225, 6230, 6230i, 6260, 6310, 6310i, 6340, 6340i, 6360, 6370, 6385, 6510, 6560, 6585, 6590, 6590i, 6600, 6610, 6610i, 6620, 6630, 6650, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6800, 6810, 6820, 6822, 7200, 7210, 7250, 7250i, 7260, 7270, 7280, 7380, 7600, 7650, 7700, 7710, 7600, 7610, 7650, 8260, 8265, 8265i, 8270, 8290, 8310, 8390, 8800, 8910, 8910i phones, 9210i, 9290, 9300, 9300i, 9500 Communicators, N-Gage and N-Gage QD
  • Motorola (409-S1-MRT)
    • A630, A830, A835, A920, A925, A1000, C331 and C332 (TDMA versions), C333 (CDMA with antenna), C341, C343, C353 (TDMA), C975, E310, E550, E1000, MPx220, ROKR, T280i, T300p, T720, T720i, T721, T721i, T722i, T730, T731, V70, V260, V262, V265, V300, V400, V500, V505, V525, V545, V547, V550, V551, V600, V620, V635, V710, V810, V975, V1050, V60, V60i, V60c, V60p(PTT), V60s, V60t, V60t Color, V60g, V60x, V66, V66i, V120c, 120t, 120x, 120c, 120e, 270c, 280, phones and V200 Personal Communicator.
  • Samsung (407-S1-SST)
    • SCH-A210, SCH-A310, SCH-A399, SCH-A475, SCH-A505, SCH-A509, SCH-A530, SCH-A539, SCH-A563, SCH-A564, SCH-A570, SCH-A591, SCH-A592, SCH-A595, SCH-A599, SCH-A610, SCH-A650, SCH-A670, SCH-A795, SCH-A809, SCH-N181, SCH-N181, SCH-N182, SCH-N191, SCH-N195, SCH-N288, SCH-N330, SCH-N370, SCH-N375, SCH-X199, SCH-X209, SCH-X309, SCH-X319, SCH-X359, SGH-A200, SGH-A288, SGH-A300, SGH-A308, SGH-A400, SGH-A408, SGH-A500, SGH A561, SGH-A608, SGH-A800, SGH-C100, SGH-C130, SGH-C207, SGH-C225, SGH-C417, SGH-D100, SGH-D307, SGH-D347, SGH-D357, SGH-D407, SGH-D415, SGH-D500, SGH-D600, SGH-D800, SGH-E100, SGH-E105, SGH-E300, SGH-E315, SGH-E316, SGH-E317, SGH-E330, SGH-E330N, SGH-E350, SGH-E335, SGH-E370, SGH-E400, SGH-E600, SGH-E630, SGH-E635, SGH-E700, SGH-E710, SGH-E715, SGH-E760, SGH-E770, SGH-E800, SGH-K528, SGH-N200, SGH-N400, SGH-N500,SGH-N620, SGH-N625, SGH-N628, SGH-P107, SGH-P207, SGH-P400, SGH-P408, SGH-P510, SGH-P735, SGH-Q100, SGH-Q200, SGH-Q208, SGH-Q300, SGH-R200, SGH-R208, SGH-R210, SGH-R210S, SGH-R220, SGH-R225, SGH-R225M, SGH-S100, SGH-S200, SGH-S208, SGH-S300, SGH-S300M, SGH-S307, SGH-S308, SGH S500, SGH-T100, SGH-T108, SGH-T200, SGH-T208, SGH-T209, SGH-T309, SGH-T319, SGH-T410, SGH-T400, SGH-T408, SGH-T500, SGH-T609, SGH-T619, SGH-T709, SGH-T719, SGH-V100, SGH-V200, SGH-V205, SGH-V206, SGH-X100, SGH-X105, SGH-X426, SGH-X427, SGH-X427M, SGH-X450, SGH-X460, SGH-X475, SGH-X480, SGH-X495, SGH-X497, SGH-X507, SGH-X600, SGH-X640, SGH-X660, SPH-A420, SPH-A580, SPH-A640, SPH-A900, SPH-M500, SPH-T100
  • Mini-USB (426-S1-MOT)
    • 6210, 6220, 6230, 6280, 6510, 7100g, 7100i, 7100r, 7100t, 7100v, 7100x, 7105t, 7130e, 7210, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280, 7290, 7510, 7520, 8100 (Pearl), 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8703e


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"It's neat, chic and eco-friendly...It folds up neatly and most importantly you'll be using a totally renewable energy source — just so long as those pesky rain clouds stay away!"
www.instylemagazine.co.uk

"Simply plug it in and let the sun bring your camera back to life."
The Independent: 50 Best Travel Essentials



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Well I'd like to start with the fact I got this last Christmas and haven't stopped using it! I'm 13 and find it really useful as I first took it on holiday in may on a school trip. On the coach I stuck it to the window so I could not only charge my phone and devices but everyone else's! I also took it to Kenya and when your in the desert with no electricity or sockets this is ideal! 10 out of 10.
Charlie Allen, Glos - Nov '07

This product is great! I went away for some time, away from power, it charged my phone and ipod well. The price is excellent and the only thing I found inconvenient was the lack of tips to buy on the firebox website.
Firebox says: Super Charlie, sounds like you found it really handy! We have no plans for extra tips at present but we shall bear this in mind for the future.
Charlie McCarter, London - Apr '07

Amazing product! Tips can be difficult to get hold of, any chance of you stocking them firebox?
Firebox says: sorry Andrew, we've got no plans at the moment to stock all the extra tips for devices available (there are loads). We will bear your request in mind though
Andrew Wilson, Hampshire - Jan '07

Great product, it does need strong sunshine to charge up but works wonderfully when charged. Only 2 words of worning - not all mobiles are compatible, and when it says splashproof not waterproof it means it - leave it out in the rain you'll ned to buy a new one....
Flic, Surrey - Nov '06

As soon as I heard about Solio my only thought was 'why didn't I think of that!' - mobile power has always been a problem for me...not any more - I love it! Thanks Better Energy.
M Kaneko, Tokyo - Aug '06

This is an aweome device.
Jeremy Holm, Apple Valley, Utah - Jun '06

Wow! I love this product- I do a lot of travel with work and also SCUBA diving and skiing. I take this device with me and, although it does need good sunlight, I have a charger for my Nano and my phone without the need for lots and lots of individual chargers. Solio tips can be purchased for lots of devices- and its good to know its using the sun to charge it!
Tim, Hemel Hempstead - Jun '06

Had one for a few months now and its great. Bought the extra tips from solio to charge my phone, Nintendo DS etc Am away for 4 weeks this summer with no power, this thing + Ipod 5g + ninteno + Phone + USB battery charger + GPS will keep me going.... Researched on the tinternet and it beats all others handsdown especially for the price. My only comment is Firebox needs to sell the other cables!
Nick Wolf, Surrey - Jun '06


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