I decided to review the Freeloader Pico Solar Charger. I think Solar Chargers are a great thing to add to your life. They are portable, so carrying one can help you out in some of those unexpected events in our lives. The Freeloader is great, portable-wise. It weighs a mere 49g and fits perfectly in your pocket, as it is also very slim. The Freeloader Pico Solar Charger can be charged via the Sun or USB. A USB charge is faster than solar.
It is recommended that you give the Freeloader a USB charge as its first. This charger is great for those of us who aren't necessarily next to our computers 24/7. This is a must-have for Campers who need the security of having something to charge their cell phone (in an emergency or for any reason). I wish i would've had this when my car broke down on the freeway, at 1am, in the dark.. in L.A.. Not a nice place to have this happen.
I've used this to charge my cell phone, because my HTC Smart Phone eats up battery like crazy, especially when i have bluetooth and wifi enabled. I've also used it to charge my MP3. It has a permanent place in my Tokidoki bag from now on. Its very user-friendly, just charge it and keep it handy whenever you go out. Very simple and very handy device. To me, this device has no cons whatsoever. Its very cute and stylish as well.The best thing is that this charger delivers a full charge to your device in only 30min. and provides up to 35hr to your cellphone, 14hr to your MP3 and 1.5hr to your GPS. With the extra adapters included with the Pico Freeloader, you can charge you small pin Nokia, Sony Ericsson, G Series Samsung, and any device/phone that has a mini-usb port.
Here are some quick specifications from the website:
- 75mA premium quality crystalline solar cells
- 800mAh environmentally friendly Li-ion battery - typical battery life is 2 years
- Input voltage - 5v/250mA
- Size: 105 x 45 x 11.5mm
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