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Brunton Solarport 4.4 Watt Foldable Solar Charger with Battery Charger

Brunton Solarport 4.4 Watt Foldable Solar Charger with Battery Charger
Brand: Brunton
Category: Sports

List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $107.63
You Save: $12.36 (10%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 10383

Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 15.3 x 12.3 x 1.4

MPN: FSOLARPORT4
Model: SOLARPORT4.4
UPC: 080078002755
EAN: 0080078002755
ASIN: B0007U9CZ2

Release Date: March 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Charges your small electronics from solar power
  • Polycrystalline solar panel construction
  • Lightweight and sturdy
  • Comes with BattJack Rapid Charger

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Your power source for anywhere! Brunton SolarPort 4.4 Portable Solar Charger. Keep your electronics charged and ready when no power is available. This Solar Charger produces enough power to charge small electronics and run cell phones, GPS units, digital cameras and more. It's made with durable polycrystalline solar cells and is weatherproof to stand up to the rigors of camping and backpacking. There's more: 6V or 12V selectable; maximum output is 4.4 watts; USB connection with USB output (5V @ 500 mA); Link up to three units together for even more output; Includes BattJack battery charger for AA / AAA batteries; 12V DC vehicle outlet in the hinge; Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 6 x 1 1/2"; weighs 19 ozs. 1-year limited warranty. The power to order is in your hands... don't wait! Brunton SolarPort Portable Solar Charger

Product Description
The Brunton SolarPort 4.4 Charger is an innovative energy alternative to keep your cell phone running, your GPS tracking, and your digital camera recording images. Just plug your device in, and let the sun do the rest. The SolarPort 4.4 charges your electronics through a USB connection, and its durability is unprecedented. Take advantage of the Brunton SolarPort cable-free 12-volt connection in the hinge, and link up to three units together to increase power output. Lightweight (19 ounces) but sturdy, the SolarPort 4.4 could mean the difference between being able to make a life-saving phone call out in the wilderness, or having a dead battery. The polycrystalline solar panel construction is one of the finest on the market, and the 20-inch extendable power cable that comes with the SolarPort has an exchangeable adapter plug in the hinge. Use the included BattJack Rapid Charger to juice-up your rechargeable batteries away from home.

Feature Detail:

  • 9.3 inches x 6 inches x 1.5 inches
  • 19 ounces
  • Max output: 4.4 watts (265mA @ 12V position and 530mA @ 6V position)
  • Includes BattJack AA/AAA battery charger
  • Polycrystalline solar panel construction
  • Reverse flow protection
  • 6V / 12V depending upon the position of the voltage selection switch
  • USB output (5V 500mA), vehicle outlet in the hinge
  • 20" extendable power cable with an exchangeable adapter plug in hinge
  • Link up to three units together for even more output
  • Designed for small electronics like PDAs, GPS units, cell phones and digital cameras



Customer Reviews:   Read 4 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars Not Recommended   April 14, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

It's a great concept. Unfortunately, it didn't work that well for me. Even in the bright sunlight here in Colorado, I could only charge 2 NMH batteries at the same time. And it won't work through a window. Not very good for $110.

Tech support? They have one guy, and you have to call the main switchboard - they don't have a tech support number. Good luck reaching him. I left him a message 3 days ago and never heard back. As far as I'm concerned, their tech support is non-existent.

I returned mine.



5 out of 5 stars solar power   October 6, 2007
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

The solarport has some really neat features. It includes a cigarette lighter plug-in port and it also comes with a battery recharger for AA and AAA batteries. One down side is to charge your cell phone you have to turn it off, which can be frustrating to turn off your phone in the middle of the day. However, it charges really quick in bout 3 minutes i can charge my cell phone 5%. This is a really good product for camping and hiking also. I'm still figuring out new ways to use it every day. It is one of my favorite gadgets and I reccomend it.


4 out of 5 stars Good product, but a few caveats   August 21, 2007
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Generally, I find the Brunton Solarport works as advertised, but there are a couple things people should know before getting one. First, it has trouble charging hi-capacity NiMH batteries (1800mAh +). It might charge 2 in very bright light, but not 4. Second, don't expect it to charge well using light that has passed through a window. Window glass often filters and/or reflects light, so the unit receives less light and is therefore less effective. (Of course, you can solve these problems by spending another $100 for another Solarport and linking the 2 together, but for $200 you might consider another solar option.)


5 out of 5 stars Battery Charger Works like a Charm in an Emergency   January 4, 2007
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

We bought this to be part of our home emergency kit and it worked like a charm. We had a major December storm that knocked out our power for 4 days and we lost our land phone line service too. The Solarport worked in cloudy, overcast conditions and kept both our standard cell phone and our Palm Treo charged so we were able to stay in touch with the world via cell phone & email.


4 out of 5 stars Great product - sturdy, lightweight, reliable   August 25, 2006
 14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I used this on a backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains. It performed very well. The BattJack (AA/AAA) charger is really handy and works well too. One item of note is to make sure you try charging using 6V first as this mode works best for most devices. Also, be careful of the polarity on the adapters. Read the instructions BEFORE using the unit. The only things I might recommend to Brunton is to add a cover for the side connector panel to help keep dirt and moisture out when using outdoors and to include a couple other adapters because most of my electronics DO NOT use the 3.5mm or 5.5 mm adapters that come with the unit. I understand from another review that you can purchase more adapters at Radio Shack, but have not confirmed this as yet. [...] The adapter shortage is the only reason I gave this unit 4 stars....

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