Thread: solar powered iphone charger/case on groupon

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    Default solar powered iphone charger/case on groupon

    Not affiliated, never had one, never used one and I made the mistake of going droid. I wish I could take part in this...I could see this being useful...

    http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ipho...l_product-name

    Eton Mobius iPhone Solar Rechargeable Battery Case – Online Deal
    $39 for Eton Mobius Rechargeable Battery Case with Solar Panel for iPhone 4 and 4S ($80 Value). Shipping Included.

    What You Get

    For $39, you get a black or white Eton Mobius NSP300B rechargeable battery case with solar panel for iPhone 4 and 4S (an $80 value), which includes the following:

    Battery case
    USB cable
    Detailed operating instructions
    Shipping is included.

    Overview

    Eton Mobius rechargeable battery cases photosynthesize sunbeams into juice for extra-long battery charges that power iPhone's 4 and 4S models. iPhones snap into the tough, ergonomic cases, and battery- and solar-charge indicators let users know exactly how much power they have. A full solar charge of the lithium-ion battery packs allows users Internet usage or video playback for up to 8 consecutive hours, enough to watch a home movie shot by a sloth.

    Features

    Rugged, ergonomic case with lithium-ion battery pack
    Solar panel more efficient than focusing sun with large magnifying glass
    Battery-charge and solar-charge indicators
    USB port for charging from computer or syncing with iTunes
    Standby switch allows solar panel to charge own battery or iPhone battery
    One hour of solar charge equals:
    25 minutes of talk time
    20 minutes of Internet usage
    35 minutes of video playback
    145 minutes of audio playback
    Full solar charge equals:
    5 hours of talk time
    8 hours of Internet usage
    8 hours of video playback
    32 hours of audio playback
    Dimensions: 2.44" x 5.1" x 0.875"

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    What mistake. Android is so far ahead of any other phones. IPhone is always a step behind then acts like they came up it. Stop falling for the iPhone hype. It just high end BS. You did the right thing unless you just like throwing cash down a rat hole!


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    Lots of solar chargers on the market. Most work on any phone.

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    Law of Mechanical Repair:
    "After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
    ...Don Dieball

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    HI,
    Boy, I hope I never become expert with cell phones. At least a computer gives a decent payback. Phones are just an irritant.

    Sparky

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    My biggest problem with solar cases is your phone has to be in the sun and the sun makes heat which is bad for batteries
    and phones
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