Power Department
Solar Uno 11 Sunny
Solar charger for flash mp3 or USB bluetooth devices
By SolarFocus (SolarUno 11)
The SolarUno is a new solar power solution for small portable electronics. Flexible, durable, water-resistant, soft plastic construction, with a clip for backpacks.
The SolarUno 11 differs slightly from the Solio in its approach to charging your iPod, Pocket PC, PDA, Razr, or Blackberry directly from ordinary daylight. Rather than having a built-in Li-Ion battery pack to make up for low daylight or charging at night, the SolarUno lets you charge & draw power from two NiMh rechargeable AAA batteries that snap into the back of the SolarUno.
The Solar Uno 11 "Sunny" is the only Uno model to feature a large spring-loaded clip on its reverse side that makes it even easier to attach it to packs, bags, & even jackets. The Solar Uno 11 Sunny is made from semi rigid plastic that bends enough to make it capable of being sat on, bumped & dropped.
How does it work?...
Extremely well! The SolarUno provides a standard USB port on the side to which you can plug any small electronics that can charge from your computer's USB port. This includes iPods, PDAs, Blackberrys, Razrs, and more. Clip the SolarUno to your backpack and connect your USB device. Even in partial sun, the SolarUno is able to provide a charge, extending your battery life. When the sun goes down, the Solar Uno uses the solar power stored in the two NiMh rechargeable batteries to provide additional power to your devices.
Who's buying?...
The SolarUno has, in a very short time, found popularity with people who enjoy their digital audio player outdoors. Clip it to your pack, plug in your iPod, and let it play. You will find it hard to run down your battery during summer daylight hours.
More than just a good idea...
Stop killing your Li-Ion iPod, Blackberry or Razr battery by letting them run-down for too long between chargings. The SolarUno 11 gives you the power you need when away from your home & PC.
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Specifications...
Solar Power:
Amorphous
0.5 Watts
USB Output:
Max: 5W (USB v2)
(1,000mA @ 5V)
Two AAA : 700mAHr NiMh batteries included
Full Sun:
mp3 in 2.5 hours
1 x AAA in 2 hours
2 x AAA in 4 hours
60% Sun:
mp3 in 4 hours
1 x AAA in 4 hours
2 x AAA in 8 hours
Dimensions:
8 x 3.5 x 1.75"
20.4 x 9 x 4.5cm
3.3oz / 95g
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Can I use the SolarUno while it is charging?
Yes. The SolarUno will use both solar & battery to power your USB devices. If the solar panel provides enough power, the excess is used to charge the batteries. If the solar panel cannot keep up, the batteries will make up the shortage.
Can I use the SolarUno at night?
Yes. The power captured by the solar panel is stored in NiMh batteries for use anytime day or night.
Can I recharge/power any USB device?
Yes. So far we have tested the Uno with a wide range of USB devices, and they all worked normally. Cameras, battery chargers, iPods, mp3 players, & more.
What batteries does the Uno use?
The Uno uses two 'AAA' NiMh rechargeable batteries. While it will work with NiCd rechargeables, we always recommend the far more eco-friendly NiMh type. DO NOT use alkaline batteries with the Uno.
Do I have to use the AAA batteries?
No. The Uno will work fine as a straight solar USB port too, which is great if you have a battery fail, or forget to bring them. But remember that you will only get the output level that the panel can provide from the daylight conditions. Some devices won't care about lower power input, others will. All devices will charge slower without the batteries helping.
You will also want the batteries to store the sun's power when you aren't charging anything. Saves the power for later use.
Does the SolarUno come in other styles?
Yes. Choose between the Solar Uno Slim, Solar Uno Sunny (Green), and the Solar Uno Color.
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