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Solar Power comes to iPhone
January 27, 2009, 5:53 PM by KEVIN
Posted in MOBILE, REVIEWS, GADGETS | 325 views
One of the biggest disadvantages of using the iPhone is its relatively short battery life. Currently, millions of people use the iPhone as their main cell phone, but only few have backup batteries ready. Most people would not carry a heavy or dangling battery charger with them when they go out.
Recently, a company called Solar Arcadia has introduced the Solar iPhone Leather Flip, a solar-powered battery charger that doubles as an iPhone case and protector. The battery charger, which carries a price tag of $45.90, gathers energy directly from sunlight and has an on/off switch to activate the charging circuit only when you need it. I personally find the Solar Arcadia to be very convenient for people that do not bring many things with them when they go out—the Solar Arcadia stays on the iPhone for battery charging at all times. Since the charger runs purely on solar energy, no additional batteries or wall charging is ever required. I also find the battery meter in the Solar Arcadia that shows how much energy remains in the charger to be very convenient.
However, there are a few drawbacks to this device. The case and battery itself is bulky—it can fit in some pockets, but not for people who wears tight jeans or pants. The charger itself does not store too much battery and a full charge of the device just won't charge the iPhone to its capacity. The battery life of the Solar Arcadia will also drain over a short period of time. Good thing, then, that the device can be replenished by solar energy.
Overall, the product is very convenient and I recommend it to people who needs to charge their iPhone batteries often but yet does not want to bring an extra battery charger set with them when they go out. The bulkiness and the appearance of the item is a huge drawback, but at least they serve as a good protector if you tend to drop the iPhone often!
For even more juice (at a heftier price tag), check out our review of the mophie Juice Pack.
Our rating: 3/5
Solar iPhone Leather Flip
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