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Computer Column.(Column)
Byline: Craig Crossman
Sep. 19--Consider the myriad of mobile electronic devices available to us today. There are PDAs, cell phones, mp3 players, digital cameras, portable electronic games, GPS navigation devices, satellite radio receivers, the list goes on and on. Plus there are multi-function products that combine many of these functions into one unit. But if there was a single weakness common to all of them, it would have to be that they all run on batteries. And batteries run out of power at the most inopportune moments.
When the power dies, we hope to have a set of backup batteries in a pocket or we've lugged along the usually clunky AC adapter and cable so we can plug it back in and recharge while we continue using it. That's assuming of course there's a nearby wall socket available and the odds are there isn't one.
To aid in the battle against the loss of power, several backup battery products have surfaced. The most popular one seems to be a product that plugs directly into your device's power port and gives you instant power to run the device immediately while recharging the battery. Typically these are use once and throw away products and more typically they can only be used on a specific make and model cell phone. But there's something new and it offers the powerless a ray of hope.
Solio (www.solio.com) is a portable device that can be categorized as a universal hybrid solar power charger. The Solio solves many of the problems found in other charging solutions. Unlike other solar chargers that rely completely on the sun for their charging power, Solio combines solar charging with a conventional battery. The Solio unit contains an internal Lithium-Ion battery that can be charged via an AC outlet as well as sunlight. Just plug the Solio in and its indicator light tells you when it has a full charge. Its included wall adapter will fully charge the Solio in four hours. And since the Solio can store its energy for up to one year, just keep the 5.6-ounce, fits-in-your-hand device nearby and it will be ready when you need it. Plus the Solio has a variety of power tips available so it will be ready to recharge most any portable device you have
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