Solio Classic
Universal Hybrid Solar Charger Endless thermonuclear power from the sun for iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, & more
by Better Energy Systems (Classic-A)
Your iPhone is hungry. Your iPod is whining. They need power. Maybe it's your blackberry that's bummed-out, or your Palm that's passed-out, or your Sony that's spent. Got a Samsung that sucks power?
When your personal electronics are running on empty, and you're miles (or at least blocks) from the nearest charger, and you don't want to drop this call, or stop that iPhone app that's busy brewing your coffee, what do you do? Most mortals would start running for the nearest USB port, but not you. You have access to thermonuclear power. And it's available wherever you go.
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How is this possible? A thermonuclear iphone? Don't you need a supply of enriched uranium, and an ample quantity of deuterium? No. That would be silly, because you'd still need a huge extension cord, and a piece of land free of protesters. Hardly a bit of 'unplugged' in that answer.
Your solution is to tap into a swirling ball of hot gas that is only about 150 million kilometers away.
Charge your iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, Razr, Treo, GameBoy, or virtually any other small electronics, with the endless power of the sun. Even ordinary daylight will provide charge to your device.
Compact portable power
The Solio Classic fits in the palm of your hand, and generates energy from sunlight through its solar panel blades & stores it within its integrated Lithium battery. Mobile devices including iPod, cell phones & PDAs can be charged at the same rate as their individual wall chargers thanks to Solio's intelligent internal circuitry. A huge selection of adaptor tips are available to connect to your devices... see below.
No sun? No problem!
The Solio Classic is called a 'Universal Hybrid Charger' for the simple reason that it gives you portable power in a variety of ways. If there is no sun, the on board battery does the job. When the sun is unavailable, charge your Solio using the included wall adaptor, so even if there is not enough sun, the Solio will play the part of a back-up battery.
Solio FAQ...
Can I use my iPod, phone, or PDA while connected to the Solio?
Yes. The Solio acts just like a reserve battery. When it is connected, it will power your device & charge the battery at the same time. If there is daylight, the Solio will use the power from the sun to provide power & charge your battery at the same time.
Do I need a sunny day to use the Solio?
No. The Solio will charge as long as there is daylight, with the rate dependant on the intensity of the light. It will produce the most power in direct, bright sunlight. Even at night, the Solio comes in very handy as a back-up battery for your device.
More than just a good idea...
Over its lifetime, Solio will ideally produce more energy than was used in its construction.
What's in the box...
Solio comes bundled with a wide array of connectors & adaptors to enable it to connect to almost every kind of small electronics from cell phones, PDAs, smart phones & blackberries, iPods & other MP3's, and other devices...
USB Port : female port works just like the USB port on your PC
Mini USB (motorola) : 426-S1-MOT (for smart phones, PDAs, blackberry, GPS
Nokia (small round) : 434-S1-NNK Sony Ericsson : 428-S1-SEN Samsung: 467-S1-SAM LG (chocolate) : 460-S1-LGC
USB Charging Cable : Charges your Solio from any computer, or plug it into the optional AC-to-USB mini wall adaptor (see order form above).
AC wall adaptor no longer included, AC to USB adaptor now available :
The folks at Better Energy are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint, and have removed the AC wall charger for the Solio. The USB charging cable lets you charge from any computer, but if you would like to also have the ability to charge from a wall, we have very small 100-240V AC to USB adaptors that are a great addition for your Solio. Select it from the order form above.
Other available connection options...
A wide variety of other adaptors are available...
12V Socket : For devices with 12v car adaptors... the Solio actually puts out what your device is asking for... up to 12V
iPhone / iPod Connector : Apple approved USB port that serves all USB devices plus the very latest iPhone & iPod models Blackberry : All the mini & micro USB format plugs to cover any Blackberry model Game Boy, Sony PSP : Connector for all those power-hungry gamers out there
Phones, PDAs, & Smart Phones: Use the specific adaptor tip for your phone make/model. The Solio comes with a set, and offers many more as options. You can also simply plug your phone's car adaptor into the Solio's 12V socket accessory (optional).
iPods & mp3 Players: Connect your iPod or other mp3 player to the Solio using the Solio's USB port. (A dedicated iPod connector is also available for the later, fussier iPod models).
Digital Cameras: Many digital cameras can be powered directly from the Solio using the Solio's USB port or Mini-USB adaptor tip. Note that cameras do not 'charge' from USB ports, but many will operate while connected.
You can also charge 3.7V camera batteries using a DC car charger for your camera's battery & the Solio 12V socket.
GPS: Use your GPS' 12V car adaptor to plug into the Solio's 12V socket accessory (optional). Note that the Solio will only operate GPS units that require less than 3W of power.
The Solio can also power many GPS units via its USB port.
AA/AAA Battery Charging: We've tried the Solio with DC-input & USB battery chargers, and can recommend the Mini USB Charger. Other models require more than the maximum power output of the Solio unfortunately.
Other Devices: The Solio offers GameBoy & PSP connectors. It is not able to support devices above 3W, and so cannot power laptop computers.
