Go Green with a Solar Phone Charger
Go Green with a Solar Phone Charger
With so much focus on environmental issues, saving power and such like, devices that harness natural power sources and have no impact on the environment are becoming ever popular.
Solar powered devices in particular are great when it comes to a natural power source which is always available.
Over 70% of electricity generated in the UK comes from burning of fossil fuels (i.e. Gas and Coal) so by using an alternative source to charge your mobile phone you are helping to reduce pollution by using less electricity. By using a solar phone charger instead of your old wall socket charger, you can make a difference and be more ‘Green’.
It’s not only mobile phones that solar phone chargers can be used to re-charge. Many other handheld devices such as iPods, mp3 players, SatNavs and handheld games such as the PSP and Nintendo DS can also be re-charged.
Another great feature is that the charger doesn’t have to be in the sun when charging your device. Most solar phone chargers feature an internal battery that stores the power it collects so that its ready for use when required.
Most solar phone chargers on the market are suitable to slip into your pocket so they are great to carry around as an instant source of power if you should need it.
Isn’t it time you looked at a solar phone charger as a way to help the environment? They also make a fantastic gift for a friend or relative and with a basic model costing less than a meal out there’s not really any reason to not have one. So be ‘Green’ and be prepared next time your phone runs out of battery and have a solar phone charger at hand to make sure you can re-charge your battery wherever you are.
Solar Phone Charger Reviews – FreeLoader Pico
The FreeLoader Pico Solar Phone Charger is an excellent choice for people on the go who want a quick and ready way to charge their mobile phone or mp3 player.
The Pico is the baby of the FreeLoader family of solar phone chargers but still packs enough punch within its small shell to fully charge your mobile phone.
With its slim design, being only 1cm wide and similar in size to a handheld calculator, the Pico can easily be slipped into your pocket for easy transportation.
In sunlight, it takes around 10 hours to fully recharge its internal battery which, once charged, can be used to recharge a mobile phone or mp3 player giving you the luxury of being able to charge on the go. 
For those times that you don’t have access to daylight, the Pico FreeLoader solar phone charger can be plugged into a USB port and will fully recharge within around 3 hours giving you extra flexibility.
Priced at around £17, its a perfect gift for a gadget freak or busy partner thats always on the go. At such a low price is solar charging that practically anyones pocket can afford.
Solar power is of course a great ‘green’ energy source so its always an ideal gift for those interested in saving energy. By harnessing the natural power of the sun, the FreeLoader Pico can be always ready for action when your mobile phone starts to complain that its battery is low.
The vital statistics
- Solar Cell: 75mA
- Internal Battery: 800mAh Li-ion
- Full charge time: 10 Hours Solar / 3 Hours USB
- Suitable for: Mobile Phones, MP3 players, iPods/iPhone (with additional adaptor)
- Casing: Plastic
- Battery Indicator: Front LED
- Output Voltage: 3.5v – 5.0v
- Dimensions (Folded): 10.5cm x 4.5cm x 1cm
Solar Phone Charger Reviews – FreeLoader Pro
The Solar FreeLoader Pro is the ultimate when it comes to charging capacity on the go! It’s easily transported and yet this solar phone charger packs enough power to recharge not just phones and handheld games but even the highest drain devices such as Pro digital cameras and DigiCams. it even comes with a CamCaddy accessory meaning you can re-charge a spare battery while still using your camera.
Of course the Solar FreeLoader Pro can re-charge phones, handheld games such as the PSP and Nintendo DS, iPod’s, iPhone’s or even a SatNav. Practically any portable electronic device with a charging port can be plugged into the FreeLoader Pro and re-charged on the go.
Just like the other FreeLoader range of solar chargers, the FreeLoader Pro can also be charged by USB for those days when you can’t get near the light to get it charged. Whether charging by sunlight or USB, the charge is held in its internal battery and so is ready for action as and when needed.
The FreeLoader Pro solar phone charger will power a mobile phone for up to 70 hours standby or provide a full charge to a digital camera battery.
At just under £70, the FreeLoader Pro is a must for any professional on the go. Great for a busy photographer who can leave a spare battery to charge up while continuing to use the camera.
The FreeLoader Pro comes with plenty of adaptors to suit a wide range of mobile phones and devices including, Nokia (3.5mm and 2mm), Samsung, Sony Ericsson, iPod, iPhone, Mini USB, DS Lite and more.
The vital statistics
- Solar Cell: 200mA
- Internal Battery: 1600mAh Li-ion
- Full charge time: 8 Hours Solar / 5 Hours USB
- Suitable for: Mobile Phones, MP3 players, iPods/iPhone, Digital Cameras, etc
- Casing: Aluminium
- Battery Indicator: Front “Power Halo” Indicator
- Output Voltage: 4.5v – 9.5v variable
- Includes CamCaddy, suitable for charging camera batteries
- Dimensions (Folded): 23.8cm x 6.3cm x 2cm
