Solar Power Keeps The Music Going

I’m always out on the road, and rarely near a power outlet unless I’m at home or sometimes at work. I found a solar charger that’s perfect with Hawaii’s sunny skies to charge my iPod. The Better Energy Systems Solio allows me do my part in saving the planet by harnessing solar power to recharge my toys.

It’s so small, and so convenient, it fits right into my purse. I think I’ll take it with me next time I travel or go to the beach. It’s also ideal for long hikes or even boating. The Solio is weatherproof and weights 5.8 ounces. Its unique fan blade design allows it to achieve maximum solar area when in use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that well when it gets cloudy or if you’re in the shade. You need direct, bright sunlight in order for it to work properly. When there’s no sunlight available, you can recharge its internal battery by plugging it in to an AC outlet. Otherwise, it takes anywhere from six to nine hours to fully recharge with the sun’s power.

Solio has a convenient interchangeable adapter system that allows you to charge a whole array of mobile devices, including an array of cellular phones, PDAs and mp3 digital music players. but you need to buy each one separately. There’s even an adapter available for a Nintendo Game Boy. For you Mac fans, its white shell will match with your white iPod, white computer and even your white socks if you’re wearing any.

The Solio has a handy hole in the middle, the perfect size for a pen or pencil, and makes it easy to balance it so you can face it towards the sun off your balcony or car’s dashboard. It looks cool, and it helps the environment. The Solio is the most effective and compact charger out there on the market with its own fully integrated lithium ion battery. It got four out of five stars on a Macworld review. Since Macworld is a big authority on products such as this, that’s outstanding!

Get access to your own personal solar power supply at www.solio.com for $99.99. In addition, each adapter is $19.99.