Comments on: Review: 7 in 1 Solar Power Charger From BudgetGadgets.com http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/ BlackBerry News and Reviews You Can Use Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:59:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: HaTaX http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-20293 HaTaX Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:14:17 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-20293 Got it a few days ago and have to say this was an awesome purchase for about $12 shipped! Does what it says, wish it had a little higher capacity battery but perhaps that will break in a little bit with some use on it. Takes forever to charge via a usb cable but seems to charge up quickly in the sun as well. Might have to pick up a few more of these as they'd be awesome for camping. Easy to keep the toys charged. Got it a few days ago and have to say this was an awesome purchase for about $12 shipped! Does what it says, wish it had a little higher capacity battery but perhaps that will break in a little bit with some use on it.

Takes forever to charge via a usb cable but seems to charge up quickly in the sun as well.

Might have to pick up a few more of these as they’d be awesome for camping. Easy to keep the toys charged.

]]> By: papped http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19442 papped Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:46:07 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19442 Nice find, might have to get that since I don't need the extra connectors. Nice find, might have to get that since I don’t need the extra connectors.

]]> By: HaTaX http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19194 HaTaX Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:34:03 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19194 I just ordered the 5 in 1 kit that looks the be the same exact thing, minus two of the plugs that I will most likely never use.... Only $10.21 shipped! This will be perfect for use on camping trips, just enough to keep devices topped off and can charge during the day while you're out and about. This is the one I ordered: http://www.budgetgadgets.com/solar-power-charger-cellphonedigital-camerapdamp3ipod-p-2909.html I just ordered the 5 in 1 kit that looks the be the same exact thing, minus two of the plugs that I will most likely never use…. Only $10.21 shipped! This will be perfect for use on camping trips, just enough to keep devices topped off and can charge during the day while you’re out and about.

This is the one I ordered:
http://www.budgetgadgets.com/solar-power-charger-cellphonedigital-camerapdamp3ipod-p-2909.html

]]> By: papped http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19163 papped Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:19:57 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19163 That seems more than reasonable for the price tag. That seems more than reasonable for the price tag.

]]> By: David S. http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19140 David S. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:43:34 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19140 When I tested it on the Blackberry flip I charged it in the sun for about 2 hours (manual says about an hour and a half) and then I plugged it in. I got about 2 out of five bars off the charge. At this point in time I think that's great. When I tested it on the Blackberry flip I charged it in the sun for about 2 hours (manual says about an hour and a half) and then I plugged it in. I got about 2 out of five bars off the charge. At this point in time I think that’s great.

]]> By: papped http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19139 papped Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:29:49 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19139 #2 definitely seems like *the* reason to get this thing. Otherwise solar charges are practically worthless. But the internal battery idea is pretty genius, as long as the internal battery can hold enough of a charge. My main question about this device is how much could a full internal battery charge power the device (roughly). #2 definitely seems like *the* reason to get this thing.

Otherwise solar charges are practically worthless. But the internal battery idea is pretty genius, as long as the internal battery can hold enough of a charge.

My main question about this device is how much could a full internal battery charge power the device (roughly).

]]> By: shooter http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19133 shooter Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:16:40 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19133 Since it's your first review, a couple of comments for future thought when reviewing products like this: 1. How does the unit feel? Like it was cheaply made, or solid and substantial? Heavier than it should be? Slim and svelte? 2. How were the instructions? Easy to follow? Written in "Engrish"? 3. Shipping and customer service-- if you ordered it, how fast did it get there? If you call customer service, do you get someone live? And do they know what they are talking about? Do they have a web site? 4. What would you suggest they improve? 5. Was your unit a "regular" production unit, or a prototype or early release model? Just some thoughts that might help for the future. Eric Since it’s your first review, a couple of comments for future thought when reviewing products like this:
1. How does the unit feel? Like it was cheaply made, or solid and substantial? Heavier than it should be? Slim and svelte?
2. How were the instructions? Easy to follow? Written in “Engrish”?
3. Shipping and customer service– if you ordered it, how fast did it get there? If you call customer service, do you get someone live? And do they know what they are talking about? Do they have a web site?
4. What would you suggest they improve?
5. Was your unit a “regular” production unit, or a prototype or early release model?

Just some thoughts that might help for the future.

Eric

]]> By: David S. http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19131 David S. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:14:41 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19131 I wrote the review and it was my first one. So looking at everyones comments I want to say a few things. 1. For the price, this is definitely a great product. I didn't know the price when I reviewed it so let's chalk that up to the learning curve. But with that said, even for the price some things still bother me--like the hissing sound when charging. 2. The best way to use this device is to keep it out and let the internal battery charge itself in the sun. Once the internal battery is charged, THEN you should charge your phone or other device. Charging it directly from the sun will be very slow and almost pointless. Thanks for the comments! I wrote the review and it was my first one. So looking at everyones comments I want to say a few things.

1. For the price, this is definitely a great product. I didn’t know the price when I reviewed it so let’s chalk that up to the learning curve. But with that said, even for the price some things still bother me–like the hissing sound when charging.

2. The best way to use this device is to keep it out and let the internal battery charge itself in the sun. Once the internal battery is charged, THEN you should charge your phone or other device. Charging it directly from the sun will be very slow and almost pointless.

Thanks for the comments!

]]> By: shooter http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19125 shooter Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:19:27 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19125 Seems like the reviewer was being a bit harsh. For that price, almost universal connectivity and being a backup battery is amazing. If you add in the fact that it can draw power from the *sun* then it is a great value even if it can't fully charge your phone. If you have ever been somewhere where you *could't* find an outlet, you'd agree. I paid $15 for a backup battery that only plugs into *one* device and requires 2 AA batteries. Seems to me an emergency charger that can draw power from the wall OR the sun is worth a lot more than that. Seems like the reviewer was being a bit harsh. For that price, almost universal connectivity and being a backup battery is amazing. If you add in the fact that it can draw power from the *sun* then it is a great value even if it can’t fully charge your phone. If you have ever been somewhere where you *could’t* find an outlet, you’d agree. I paid $15 for a backup battery that only plugs into *one* device and requires 2 AA batteries. Seems to me an emergency charger that can draw power from the wall OR the sun is worth a lot more than that.

]]> By: DavidB http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19124 DavidB Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:16:31 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19124 I've never thought a solar charger to use in the car was worth spending money on. I am spending money on gas already, which via alternator already generates vastly more power than ever mobile gadget I own could consume. What makes this thing useful is its built in battery. I am not sure its utility is high if it is so slow to charge, especially if it lacks sufficient output power to run my device even when its battery is depleted. I’ve never thought a solar charger to use in the car was worth spending money on. I am spending money on gas already, which via alternator already generates vastly more power than ever mobile gadget I own could consume.
What makes this thing useful is its built in battery. I am not sure its utility is high if it is so slow to charge, especially if it lacks sufficient output power to run my device even when its battery is depleted.

]]> By: papped http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19114 papped Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:46:15 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19114 thanks thanks

]]> By: mettleh3d http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19113 mettleh3d Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:28:32 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19113 Yes. it charges the bold np Yes. it charges the bold np

]]> By: papped http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19101 papped Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:50:26 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19101 Someone let me know if it charges the Bold or not =P Someone let me know if it charges the Bold or not =P

]]> By: mettleh3d http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19083 mettleh3d Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:13:02 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19083 Edit: Review by Summer. Edit: Review by Summer.

]]> By: mettleh3d http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19082 mettleh3d Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:09:47 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/28/review-7-in-1-solar-power-charger-from-budgetgadgetscom/#comment-19082 I own the other solar charger I believe Ronen reviewed way back when. It was that review that convinced me to buy it. Its a great little gadget but charging via solar truly takes all day and even during an 8hour span of constant sun I achieved maybe a bar of power at most (of 5). Additionally, the charger provides power faster than it can charge itself meaning that at empty, unless its got a sufficient store in its internal battery, you CAN'T place your berry and the charger in the sun and walk away. The charger will stop providing and the charger itself won't charge further until you disconnect both. Pro: Good backup battery. I own the other solar charger I believe Ronen reviewed way back when. It was that review that convinced me to buy it.

Its a great little gadget but charging via solar truly takes all day and even during an 8hour span of constant sun I achieved maybe a bar of power at most (of 5).

Additionally, the charger provides power faster than it can charge itself meaning that at empty, unless its got a sufficient store in its internal battery, you CAN’T place your berry and the charger in the sun and walk away. The charger will stop providing and the charger itself won’t charge further until you disconnect both.

Pro: Good backup battery.

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