FreeLoader Solar Charger

Getting stressed when your portable devices are almost out of juice is a thing of the past with a little help from the FreeLoader Solar Charger. Unfortunately we can’t lug around power sockets so a more inventive approach to charging your device on the go was needed. This eco friendly device soaks up the power of the sun and then stores it for up to 3 months giving you instant access to charging power whenever you need it. It’s your own portable solar powered battery!

The FreeLoader is 120mm long when fully extended, and 17mm thick, made of smooth aluminium. The solar panels slide out when you want to charge it, and can alternatively be charged via USB if the sun doesn’t want to play. Then you add on one of the various included adaptors, connect it up to your chosen device and voila- extra juice! It can run a phone for 44 hours, an iPod for 18 hours and a PSP for 2.5 hours

The basic FreeLoader Solar Charger is ample to help you keep your phones, PSP’s and other small devices fully charged when out and about, but for slightly bigger things like Camcorders and cameras there is a Pro version available to buy. Wondering what to do about Camcorder batteries? The Pro version of the FreeLoader Charger comes with a “CamCaddy” to charge them. Job done!

To spice things up, it comes in both silver and pink.

Available to buy at the cheapest price (circa £29) here >>

Power up your gadgets with the Energizer Solar Recharger

Gadgets are a wonderful thing, indeed. Nothing surprises, intrigues and titillates quite like a new piece of technological wizardry. Being a gadget freak means getting your hands on the latest and greatest piece of hardware out there.

Of course, operating these gadgets can become quite a hassle at some point. The need for power can be become a chore when you have to constantly source for power sources. It could be a boon if you can get A/C power wherever you go. But with portable gadgets, D/C power is the only option. Batteries are the only source of power for these gadgets. When you are an extremely mobile person you will need a constant supply of batteries to keep powering your various gadgets. Disposables are not eco-friendly and cumulatively it costs so much more so the best thing would be to invest in rechargeable batteries. But then the problem that crops up is how to charge it when it loses its juice.

For the gadget lovers, investing in the Energizer Solar Recharger (http://www.energizer.co.uk/) is worth the money. The charger can charge both AA and AAA batteries. But a wonderful feature is a USB port that can be used to charge gadgets like iPods and cameras. The Solar Recharger can also be charged using an A/C outlet along with solar power, and it’s also weatherproof too!

At just £34, I think this is a worthy investment. The Energizer Solar Recharger is not yet available in the market but will become available this summer.