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Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array
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Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array

Item # 770230

$115.00

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The Brunton Solaris USB foldable solar array converts sunlight into 5.5-volt electricity for recharging GPS, cell phones, PDAs, iPods and other USB devices.

  • Operates with Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) panels, the most efficient thin film solar technology available; three watts maximum output
  • Works in all types of weather and in low light
  • Lightweight panels fold to 9 x 5 x 0.5 in.—small enough to fit into a large pocket, glove box or backpack; unfolded unit measures 18.5 x 9 in.

NOTE: Charge times are estimates only and depend on several factors, including the device being charged, weather and season.

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Item 770230

Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array Specs

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Weight5 ounces
Dimensions(Open) 18.5 x 9 inches

Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array Customer Reviews

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Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array
 
3.5

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Jun

25

2008

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Best in Strong Light conditions

By irReverend Sab

from SW, UK.

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Pros

  • Good in Strong Light
  • Well Made

Cons

  • Poor in Moderate Light

Best Uses

  • Portable Electronics
  • Travel

Comments about Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array:

I was hoping this would charge my cell phones even in moderate light conditions but it doesn't.

On my Nokia N80 in moderate light it will display charging but somehow actually loose charge faster than if it's not connected at all - a big pain if I want to leave it charging while I'm away. On my Nokia E90 (same conditions) it also displays charging but the battery meter never goes up, so maybe I can leave this one connected and not worry.

Under strong direct sunlight it performs brilliantly and charges super fast. I've also used it with a USB AA battery charger which seemed to work fine.

I emailed Brunton to ask them about my problem but to their discredit they never responded.

I also feel this could be made smaller & lighter.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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18

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Performs well in strong sunlight but...

By pjamesdean

from Portland, OR

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Pros

  • Compact Design

Cons

  • Inconsistent Performance

Best Uses

  • Travel

Comments about Brunton Solaris USB Foldable Solar Array:

I have owned several solar chargers in the last few years and know that they all have their quirks. However the Brunton Solaris USB is a handy little device to have around. I am impressed by its ability to work in strong sun (even through a window) - it will charge both my Blackberry and Motorola within a few of hours. I also use it to charge my Brunton Solo 3.4 storage battery. I like its light weight and find the USB outlet to be much more useful than any of the connectors that the other Brunton chargers come with. However the downside is that it will not charge either my iPod Nano or Shuffle - in fact it DISCHARGES them(!?).

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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