Here’s a portable, solar, off-grid power source that can keep more than just your cellphone or iPod charged. This 10.5 watt solar charger, power hub combo from GoBe Solar can extend your laptop’s battery life for an estimated 3 to 6 hours, or be used to charge or operate lights, small appliances and a wide array of small electronic devices.
The hub can be charged via the solar panel (10 hours of sunshine to fully charge) or wall outlet, while simultaneously powering your gadgets. The Power Hub has AC, DC and USB outlets.
- caveats: the sturdy suitcase solar panel weighs in at around 12 lbs and the hub weighs another 9 lbs – so unless you’re Lance Armstrong, you won’t be biking around or backpacking very far with this combo. It also costs $349 plus $45 shipping.
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I found the GoBe selling the system as kit selling for only $180.00!!! Looks like Provo Craft is selling it through http://www.wattme.com. I’ll be using it to keep my Garmin, cellphone and laptop charged when camping or at race sites.