[Q] Recommendations for a solar charger?

[Raven2k]

Greetings my sensational mates.

Been looking into a decent solar charger for our sensation.
Once in a will I wander to the desert, which lowers the reception and force highest screen brightness, the battery dies pretty quick. I figured the desert sun could do something for me other than melt my guts.

Can any one recommend a decent solar charger?

Many thanks!

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[shahkam]

Does even those type of things exists for smartphones ?

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[monkor]

You're better off getting Gatorade/Pedialyte and soaking an onion in it then plugging your phone into that, because I'm not entirely sure that technology exists for the average consumer just yet. If you want to use a phone in the desert, then buy a satellite phone. That will run you around 1,500 USD, but it's guaranteed to work.

 

[Raven2k]

They do exist.. here's an example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solar-mobil...y-Samsung-Nokia-Mp3-Mp4-Cameras-/261059718304

Actually there are many such devices. That's why I opened this issue - I wish to get recommendations from owners.

 

[heavy_metal_man]

well i made my own i used the solar panels from garden lights then i tested them with a volt meter to see how much each one would put out at full pelt. to find out that i put them underneath a lamp in a dark room. once i had that worked out i soldered them together and fixed it up to a female usb port. it sure as hell isnt pretty but it works (well, when scotland decides it wants to be sunny )

here you go, my master piece

 

[ganeshp]

ohh thank goodness ..i thought you are talking about solar charger app :silly:

btw the app is cool..i mean atleast the comments/reviews are ..look here

 

[TriTopaz]

Hi,

a fried of mine wanted to buy a solar charger for a big journey as well.
So I read lots of tests and comparesions.
Just to charge your phone, you can use a "Aurora 4 Outdoor Solar" für about 99€.
It can be folded and should charge the battery in about 2 hours.

Seems to me the best one for this price.

---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:19 AM ----------

ohh thank goodness ..i thought you are talking about solar charger app :silly:

btw the app is cool..i mean atleast the comments/reviews are ..look here

Thanks, the Comments are mind blowing :good:

 

[Raven2k]

Well... I was not aware of all those "charging" apps out there, or I would have made it more clear that I'm looking for a charger which has some mass

Thanks TriTopaz, that looks like a pretty good one!
Somewhat out of my budget though..
Since you've made that research already - do you happen to remember anything, perhaps less powerful, but more wallet friendly?