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Powermonkey-eXplorer is not just for adventure travellers! Compatible with the majority of mobile phones, iPods (now including iPhone 3GS), MP3 / MP4, PDAs and portable games consoles including the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS DS-Lite, powermonkey-eXplorer is a portable charger for your devices - giving you 96 hours of standby on your mobile, 40 hours on your iPod, 5 hours on your games console, 48 hours on your PDA and 6 hours on MP3/MP4 players. Make sure your powermonkey-eXplorer s got full power at all times by charging one of three ways: via the solarmonkey portable solar charger, included universal mains charger or via USB. The solarmonkey draws power from the sun and coverts it into handy power! The kit now includes a useful Velcro strap, enabling the solarmonkey to be attached to a rucksack - perfect for charging the powermonkey battery unit when you re out and about in the sun. It can even be hung from a window, left in a car or taken anywhere the sun shines! Make sure the powermonkey-eXplorer portable charger unit is turned OFF when re-charging from the solar slave in order to reduce charging time! You can even plug the solarmonkey into the back of one of our Soundtraveller speakers and it will run your speakers from the power of the sun - no batteries needed! Ultra compact, tough, powerful and Made for iPod approved, the powermonkey-eXplorer is water resistant and made from rubberised casing so can take whatever life throws at it, yet it remains the lightest, most versatile portable charger available today. Featuring an LCD screen that displays battery capacity and the level of charge, the powermonkey-eXplorer also has short-circuit protection, over-charging protection and anti-discharging protection. The included mains charger has interchangeable heads for UK, E
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By P. Henderson
I was a little dubious about this charger after reading some unfavourable reviews but since there were many positive ones and a UK presence for backup I went ahead. Very well made and rugged with most common adaptors supplied, with others available from Powertraveller. Charges my Nokia phone and DS Lite, no problem. Using the solar charger to recharge the powermonkey rated at 2200mAh it still charges on a sunny indoor windowsill, albeit slowly, but performs much better outside on a sunny or even a cloudy day. Manufacturers claims for charging rates are pretty much correct. If you are going where there is no power (ie moderate populated camping sites)then it will charge your phone and small gadgets ok. For going further afield into the wilds I would want something more powerful like the solar & power gorilla which approx. 5 x the price
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By JP
Amazon Verified Purchase
I tried to charge up my mobile phone with this gadget on a hot and sunny day, 8 hours later , my mobile would not turn. I gave up trying to get my phone to charge with this item and waited until i returned to my car. I plugged my mobile phone into the car cigarette lighter and my mobile worked straight away.
I would not recommend this product at all!!!
I would not recommend this product at all!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I bought one of these a while back, not from Amazon, but from a reputable high street retailer for use on holiday.
Well despite being in the sun for hours upon end it never charged up even after a full days sun, nor the next either. In the end I resorted to using the mains power adaptor and that still took an overnight charge to get it to a fully charged state.
So baring that in mind I cannot help wondering how long it would take to fully charge this device just by using sunlight, it's exceptionally slow charging rate sort of negates any usefulness whatsoever, especially if you're away from any form of main supply.
Mine is now consigned to a drawer, will probably be binned in the near future when I have a clear out.
I cannot recommend this product to anyone I'm afraid.
Well despite being in the sun for hours upon end it never charged up even after a full days sun, nor the next either. In the end I resorted to using the mains power adaptor and that still took an overnight charge to get it to a fully charged state.
So baring that in mind I cannot help wondering how long it would take to fully charge this device just by using sunlight, it's exceptionally slow charging rate sort of negates any usefulness whatsoever, especially if you're away from any form of main supply.
Mine is now consigned to a drawer, will probably be binned in the near future when I have a clear out.
I cannot recommend this product to anyone I'm afraid.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
not so sure about this
I bought this for use at a festival where I would normally have to pay a lot of money to get my phone charged. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Fi P
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the thing!
For a camping freak that likes to be off the beaten track but still remain in contact with the outside world, the Power Monkey with solar panel has proved essential. Read more
Published 19 months ago by jannywanny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Travellers must have gadget
I previously had a solar charger, which was a bit hit and miss.This was really good. The fact that it comes with changable plugs, mean't it wasn't to bulky. Lots of charging heads. Read more
Published 20 months ago by charli.g
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought lead entirely by the previous customer reviews.
14 yr old boys aren't always easy to buy something non obvious for aside of the usual games etc., and a solar power charger device for all the gadgets imaginable seemed like a good... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Hassled working parent of teens
5.0 out of 5 stars
PowerTraveller
Took it to Afghan to charge my Ipod touch and PSP.works great and came with enough connectors to work on the electricals i took with me.all fits into the zip pouch provided. Read more
Published 22 months ago by jimcronin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Power Monkey PowerTraveller
I had long wanted one as being a regular camper had spotted them last year. Thankfully they have now come down in price, so thought it was time to get one for use this summer. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saves so much money and handy for the beach etc
What else can you ask for? It powers through the sun - so sits on the window sill powering up and then we take it with us when away - so beach, out and about - great for when the... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent product - travel charger
This product works very well (well mine does anyway, considering other reviews). The unit is partially charger on purchase and then either plug in, connect to computer or connect... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by BlackCloud
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works ok
Had this item with me on holiday going sailing. It worked fine to charge the mobile phone and ipod from a fully charged power monkey, which I had charged from the mains at home... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2010 by DWB
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good as back up but solar takes an age
The power monkey worked very well as a back up store, it charged my Sanyo Video Camera from near dead in a few hours. Read more
Published on 11 July 2010 by A. Jeary
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