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Solar Powered Mobile Phone Charger iPhone 2G 3G 3s 4 / Almost All Mobile Phones / PSP's / Nintendo DS / Tom Tom / Mp3 players + More

by Thinkgizmos.com
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Contains a high power Lithium-ion rechargeable battery: 3.7V/1,200mAh / Innovative slide out second panel means it charges even faster than previous models and is highly portable / Compatible with even more devices (7 Adapters included!) including mobile phones, PDA's, and even iPods - Now works with all iPhones (2G,3G, 3s,4).
  • This Solar Charger is Branded ThinkGizmos and uses specific components and adapters. Tough and stunning looking aluminium casing. Not all plastic like most other solar chargers.
  • The unit is conveniently small is size (measuring only 9 x 6 x 1.5cm) so can be taken anywhere (easily fits in to your pocket) for when you need a quick charge / See towards the bottom of this page for the full compatibility list.
  • Re-useable reserve power pack included - no batteries required and stores power for up to 6 months. Perfect travel phone charger. Before first use we recommend you give it a full charge via the USB port on your computer as this will increase battery power in the long run.
  • In case of lack of sun, it can also be easily charged via USB (cable supplied) and then holds power for when you need it / You will not find such a high specification solar charger at this price point.
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Product details

  • Boxed-product Weight: 200 g
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  • Item model number: iKits SBC
  • ASIN: B002Y5I1P0
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 20 Nov 2009
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Product Description

7 ADAPTERS INCLUDED! ** Micro USB for all Smartphones, eg: Amazon: Kindle DX, Kindle International BlackBerry: 8520 Curve, 8900 Curve, Bold 9700, Bold 9780, Curve 3G 9300, Pearl 3G, Storm, Storm2, Torch 9800, Playbook Dell: Venue Pro Google: Nexus One HTC: Desire, Desire HD, Desire Z, Google Nexus One, MOTOROLA V8 ** Nokia 6233 Series (2mm Standard): 1112/ 3250/ 5500/ 6101/ 6103/ 6111/ 6125/ 6131/ 6136/ 6233/ 6234/ 6270/ 6280/ 7360/ 7370/ Exx/ Nxx ** Sony-Ericsson. Fastport 750i/ J100i/ J220i/ J230i/ K310i/ K510i/ K610/ K750i/ K790i/ K800i/ M600i/ P990i/ S600i/ V630i/ W8xx/ W9xx/ Z520i/ / Z530i/ Z550i/ Z710i/ W700i/ W800i/ W810i/ W900i/ W950i and all other phones using fastport / Blackberry: 7100t/ 7100V/ 7100x/ 7130V/ 7230/ 7290/ 8100 PEARL/ 8700g/ 8707v (not 7700 series) / ** Any phone using a mini USB connector as the charger (eg most current PDA's eg O2 XDA's) EG 3: INQ Chat 3G, INQ Mini 3G, INQ1, Skypephone, Skypephone S2, Skypephone S2x, 8100 Pearl, G1 Android, XDA Mini S, XDA Orbit, XDA Orbit 2, XDA SP ** Samsung D800 Series: D520/ D8xx/ D900/ E870/ E900/ P300/ X820/ Z400/ Z510/ Z520/ Z540 6280/ 7360/ 7370/ Exx/ Nxx ** Apple: iPhone, iPhone 2007, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod 3G, iPod 4G, iPod Classic, iPod Color, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Nano 2G, iPod Nano 3G, iPod Photo, iPod Video ** Standard USB (Female): Can charge any devices that can also be charged by plugging them into your computers USB port. Just use the cable you normally use for USB charging.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Marks Charger 9 July 2010
By Lenna
Amazon Verified Purchase
About 2 months ago, my iPhone having run out of power at 3 crucial times in a week, I decided I had to invest in a battery backup device. Originally I didn't think about a solar charger at all, but having found this product am glad I decided to buy it as it is a life saver. The original one of these I bough 2 months ago wasn't from Amazon, but I decided to buy another one after my boyfriend kept stealing mine!
I normally just charge the backup gadget up itself by plugging it into the USB port on my computer and then leave it in my handbag for when I need it. The manufacturer states it can hold its power for 6 months and I can't comment on this as have not had it long enough and doubt I will ever not use it for 6 months anyway. I like the way it has a slide out 2nd panel as this means it is very small when not fully out. I have only used it 2 or 3 times as a solar charger but seems to charge itself fine when I tried. I only use the iPhone connector so maybe the fact it comes with 9 connectors is a bit of a waste as I doubt anyone will need all 9, but suppose easier just to package all together. Overall I have lost count how many times I have used this to restore power to my phone so well worth the £20.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty? Or just a very bad product? 10 Feb 2011
By mark
The signs were promising, the charger was delivered quicker than I expected, there were a number of adaptors to fit almost any make of mobile phone, so I was looking forward to trying this out. After giving this a full charge I realized it only gives a couple of hours of charge - at best. The tale tale sign I guess is that the marketing for this product doesn't expressly state how much charge it will give. Other solar chargers on the market, once fully charged will give 18 hours + of charge so this product is very disappointing. If you want just a couple hours of extra charge then this product is for you, having said that the solar panel once ejected from the main body of the charger does not click back, it is just left hanging out of the main body, bad design or shoddy - I am not sure. Taking into account that the length of charge is not stated and the customer service I received before buying was not at all helpful (sounded like a home run small operation) I would proceed with caution. I wish I didn't haveto write a review like this but they wasted my time and I thought I might save some of yours.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for campers and those who love the outdoors! 2 Sep 2010
By E. Jones
Amazon Verified Purchase
A fabulous piece of kit this, does what it says nicely and simply. I have used it for both the iPhone and the HTC Desire. Whilst there is no direct plug for the HTC Desire the box does come with a handy USB adapter which lets you plug your normal mains charger lead (the USB end!) into the adapter which then fits snugly into the solar power unit. The unit is well made and has a solid feel. All in all, a great addition to your camping kit!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Solar powered phone charger 5 Dec 2010
By DougH
Great little item, it arrived really fast and although quite small has a solid feel. I first charged it up by usb to try it and it performed well with the iphone. I now leave it on the dashboard of my car to charge, but being winter takes a fair bit longer than it would in the summer sun. Wonderful stand-by product for that emergency situation. I'm taking it to the med next year to ensure I have power while sailing. Well worth the money. Solar Powered Mobile Phone Charger iPhone 2G 3G 3s 4 / Almost All Mobile Phones / PSP's / Nintendo DS / Tom Tom / Mp3 players + More
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't work for me 16 July 2011
By londontim
I bought this charger to take with me to Sonisphere to charge my HTC Desire. I expected at worst to be able to charge up the internal battery before I left and so get one charge out of it, even if the solar panels weren't up to the job.

Well, I charged it overnight, unplugged it on Friday morning, and shoved it in a pocket in my trousers. That evening I tried to charge my phone from it, only to find that it was dead.

Sunday was pretty sunny for a while, so I tried using the solar panels to charge my phone (switching it off first to maximise the charging). After a couple of hours of apparently charging (the LED on the phone was on, indicating that it was charging), I switched the phone on to check the battery level - absolutely no change. I realise that the panels won't be able to match charging from the mains, but in that time charging it normally would have completely replenished the battery.

Perhaps I got a dud but based on my experience I would recommend avoiding this product. Next time I'll take a dedicated battery pack (like one of my friends who had no problems) and maybe a spare battery for the phone.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not good...honestly 15 Jun 2011
By solarPV
Bought several of these but none worked as a solar charger. The concept is very good, charge control, battery et al. , but no current from the Sun. There is voltage(enough), but no amperage no matter how strong is the Sun. Theoretically, each small module is rated 5.5V @ 50mA = 0.275W ( connected in parallel produce 5.5V @ 100mA). Measured at Standard Testing Conditions (1000W/m2 at 25C) which could be reproduced holding(briefly) 50W bulb very close gives 6.1V and 0.7mA = 0.0427W. This would never charge a battery, sorry.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't be happier 31 Mar 2011
By Campingdad
The description of this product says it all it does work with everything. It has it's own in built battery as well so you can charge it up before you need it as well instead of just using it with sunlight. Tip of advice before you buy, the in-built battery needs some charge before it'll charge your appliances.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't do what it says on the tin
Works as mains charger but not as a solar one. Followed emailed instructions and spent several hours charging from the mains. Worked fine. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anton Sh
1.0 out of 5 stars product didn't work
Unfortunately this product didn't work as a solar charger...only produces enough charge for about 10 mins use, even on a sunny day. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jackie
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but let down
Got this item for holiday to charge iPods whilst away and initially it worked well, but the iPod adaptor has since failed
Published 22 months ago by Tony Dyer
1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish!!!
This product dose not do what it says on the tin, works fine on the mains (which is not the point) but the solar panels don't even bother!!! Waste of time and money!
Published 22 months ago by Unhappy mamid
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for ipods
I bought this because I was going on a 24hr coach trip with school and I did not want my ipod to be dead on battery to soon. Read more
Published 23 months ago by musicmad
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
I don't know if maybe the technology's not quite there yet or what, but this is almost completely worthless as a solar charger. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2011 by Popcorn Dave
1.0 out of 5 stars Shoddy Design
I wish I had read the negative reviews before I bought this but I'm a positive person usually! The unit arrived quickly but as stated in another review the extending panel didn't... Read more
Published on 26 May 2011 by Mr. Donald E. Jenks
1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous
I have this and wish I didn't. Made sure it worked first. Some time later got dropped off in middle of nowhere camping and said I'd phone when I needed picking up. Read more
Published on 19 May 2011 by S.Y.
3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't seem to store enough for a complete charge
Like others who have written reviews, I got a smart looking unit, 7 connectors (including Ipod/Iphone) & 2 cables (one to charge it from a USB port and one for attaching to the... Read more
Published on 10 May 2011 by Madbrewer
2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointed...only charges my iphone 4 halfway, wasted my money,
I was looking for a cheap solar powered charger for my iphone and after reading a couple of reviews for this one, I decided to buy it. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2011 by Gail Richardson
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