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XTG Solar Charger, Solar Powered Back Up Battery (1500mAh, 1A USB Port) for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy & USB Devices. Great for Hiking & Adventure. Includes LED Reading Light and Windshield Suction Cups

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Brand	xtg technology
Connectivity Technology	Aux,Lightning,Play,Plug,Usb
Connector Type	usb;micro-usb
Compatible Devices	Headphones
Compatible Phone Models	Iphone
Special Feature	Charging Indicator
Color	Black (1500mAh)
Input Voltage	5 Volts
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Total USB Ports	1

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Compatibility: Works with iPhone 7 / 7 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus / 6 / 6 Plus / iPad / iPod. You will be able to keep playing music using your original 3.5mm headphones / aux cable ( Please be noted:Our Lightning Adapter does not support music control and calling function , does not work with iPhone 8 / X)
Plug and Play: No extra software, you just need to plug and enjoy fidelity sound quality. Allow you to use your existing 3.5mm headphones with the new iPhone 7 / 7 Plus.
Makes Your Life Convenient:Just plug this in your iPhone and enjoy your music or movie with car / home stereo and original headphones in any scene such as trip, gym,office and other daily life-sytle.
Other feature:Using high-tech materials to make sure long lasting using , more wear-resisting and corrosion resistance, enhancing the anti-interference ability
Perfect design for your iPhone 7 / 7 Plus, allowing you to enjoy music, enjoy digital life.( Please be noted:Our Lightning Adapter does not support music control and calling function , does not work with iPhone 8 / X)

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Product Description

The XTG Technology Ultra-Slim Solar Portable Battery and Charger
is the perfect solution for emergency power and power on the go.

The XTG-SOL1500 includes:
Built-in Lithium Ion battery that can be charged using the provided USB cable or using sunlight via the solar panel.
USB output to charge your cell phone, smart phone, Mp3, Bluetooth headset and more on the go (using your device's existing USB cable).
Fully adjustable built in powerful LED light, ideal for reading and more!
A capacity indicator located on the back to show charge status and remaining power level
Micro USB Charge Cable
2 Window Suction Cups

This is the perfect unit for campers, travelers, gadget enthusiasts, hikers, and power hungry consumers.

NOTE: The unit will only charge up to 50% when using the solar charging

Great for Emergency Power Use USB charging to charge the internal battery fully (to 100%).

Product information

Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎XTG Technology

Brand

‎xtg technology

Item Weight

‎3.52 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎2.5 x 0.5 x 4.75 inches

Item model number

‎XTG-SOL1500

Batteries

‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Manufacturer Part Number

‎XTG-SOL1500

Special Features

‎Charging Indicator

Additional Information

ASIN

B00449U3K0

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4.0 1,079 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

September 23, 2010

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Customers like the brightness of the charging adapter. They mention that the LED light is very bright and works well. They also appreciate the attached reading light, which is a bonus. Customers also appreciate ease of use, and size. However, some customers disagree on quality, value, charging, performance, and battery capacity.

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122 customers mention96 positive26 negative

Customers like the brightness of the charging adapter. They mention that the LED light is handy, very bright, and works well. They also appreciate the attached reading light, which came in handy while camping. The device also includes a built-in LED reading light and window/windshield suction. The flashlight is a cool feature, and the light can be wrapped around hooks to hang and direct light.

"...Built-in light w/ flexible stalk. It's nice to have, but not why I like this charger...." Read more

"...It's got a few features that make it exceptional; like the LED light and the status of battery charge at a touch of a button...." Read more

"...While the attached reading light was a bonus, I actually never used it other than to test the unit for a charge...." Read more

"...It also has a LED light which would be useful in an emergency...." Read more

94 customers mention80 positive14 negative

Customers like the size of the charging adapter. They say it's compact, light enough to toss in a backpack, and great for small devices. Some say it makes a nice, high-tech paper weight that may look cool to casual observers. It has a large capacity and is simple to use.

"...It is roughly the size of an iPhone, but significantly lighter. The item arrived in new condition, well aligned, and finished nicely...." Read more

"...- The bitty light it comes with is pretty powerful. - Holds a LOT of juice...." Read more

"...one charge as the price of this product is quite low and the size is so compact--about the same size as my phone. Quality also seems decent so far...." Read more

"...Great size/weight ratio that's convenient. Very portable.-..." Read more

58 customers mention52 positive6 negative

Customers find the charging adapter easy to use. They mention it's convenient, simple, and works well. Some say it'll mount easily and that the LED light is bright.

"...the LED light worked like a charm and the unit was simple and straightforward to use ... but as a solar-only charger for an iPhone4 it was useless..." Read more

"...It's fairly intuitive to operate, including how to charge the unit, how to test for a full charge, and how to turn it on and plug in a device via..." Read more

"...It is also so easy to use. Press one button on the back of the charger to see the percentage charged...." Read more

"...Great size/weight ratio that's convenient. Very portable.-..." Read more

497 customers mention171 positive326 negative

Customers are mixed about the charging of the adapter. Some mention that it charges their iPhone 3GS very nicely, the 50% charge level is reached very quickly, and it's perfect for charging their phone in their purse while they eat dinner out. However, others say that it no longer charges more than 50%, it drained quickly, or that the unit can't be used to charge many of the phones out there.

"...Look at it as a back-up battery charger, not a powering device. I can charge my cell phone at least twice completely on a single 100% charge...." Read more

"...actually put it in direct sunlight... and it has been keeping my phone charged and working. I LOVE this thing!..." Read more

"...The device no longer charges more than 50%; it doesn't matter how long you attempt to charge it..." Read more

"...However, it will not fully charge its internal battery via solar. As such, I knocked off an extra point...." Read more

397 customers mention266 positive131 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the charging adapter. Some mention that it works well, has some utility, and is excellent. Others say that it doesn't really work at all without sunlight and renders the unit completely useless.

"...construction on my unit was actually pretty robust and the LED light worked like a charm and the unit was simple and straightforward to use ... but..." Read more

"...The overall low-profile design and cost were very attractive...." Read more

"...That is pretty poor obviously...." Read more

"...With these results, I rate the device a 3.8 out of 5.0 stars. It has some utility, such as being a charger, whether solar or USB, and a battery pack..." Read more

185 customers mention70 positive115 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the charging adapter. Some mention that the unit is well constructed, and has held up well on their bike for 200-200 miles. However, some customers are disappointed in the quality, saying that it will fall apart and be guaranteed to fail.

"...The suction cups included in the unit are low-quality and never seemed to hold the unit in-place on my windshield for very long...." Read more

"...The construction on my unit was actually pretty robust and the LED light worked like a charm and the unit was simple and straightforward to use ......" Read more

"...4. The workmanship on the XTG seems a bit shoddy, with noticeable gaps at the edges of the plastic sealant that coats the solar panel...." Read more

"It has a few manufacturing/design flaws, but with a small effort, it works quite well...." Read more

140 customers mention70 positive70 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery capacity of the charging adapter. Some mention it's a good extra battery, holds a decent amount of charge, and is a wonderful backup battery. However, others say that the battery seems to be short duration, drains the battery pack immediately, and the base is not strong enough to fully recharge their cell phone.

"...I was looking for a compact, lightweight, solar-rechargeable backup power supply for my iPod Touch, satelite GPS unit, and cell phone...." Read more

"...It takes several hours to get a reasonable charge to be able to get any level of "juice" for the phone if you charge solar only, and it's not a very..." Read more

"...The LED light feature is pretty good and battery efficient...." Read more

"...will NOT be accurate while it is charging a device, since the voltage sags under load and it might say it has only 50% capacity when it really has 70..." Read more

120 customers mention62 positive58 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the charging adapter. Some mention it's good value for the money, while others say it'll waste your money.

"...My rating stays the same! Totally worth it! The other info is just FYI! :-D" Read more

"...The solio magnesium edition works well, but is a bit bulky, is expensive, and you need an additional cable (supplied) to make the charger compatible..." Read more

"...The overall low-profile design and cost were very attractive...." Read more

"...In my experience the unit is of no value in this configuration. As described by others, the battery charges only to 50% with solar power...." Read more

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HaileSelassie

For travel... and my Evo... this thing is AWESOME!

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2011

Verified Purchase

Alright... I haven't had the thing long (a week)... so I may make updates in the future... if you don't see any... that means it's GREAT!

I bought it for my Evo 4G in preparation for my cruise to the Caribbean. I use my phone for just about everything... including audiobooks and music... figured I needed extra power for those long excursions and those lazy days on the beach.

I was just looking for a simple battery backup for a couple of hours of extra power and came across Premium Solar Charger - Ultra Thin Solar Powered Backup Battery and Charger for Cell Phones, iPhone, iPod, and Most USB Powered Device - Also Includes Built-in LED Reading Light and Window / Windshield Suction Cups . I figured... $29 and I can have constant power? I'll take it!!

Since I got it... I charged the device up once using the wall charger... and have only charged my cell phone using the Solar Charger. In my laziness, I have yet to actually put it in direct sunlight... and it has been keeping my phone charged and working. I LOVE this thing!

I read one review that complained that no matter how long he keeps it in the sun, it only shows a 50% charge on the device. Well, it actually says that in the specifications on the amazon page and in the instruction booklet. "Charge Via Solar Power (up to 50%) or USB Port". It really doesn't matter though, because as long as it gets light it will constantly charge both the device and your phone (to 100%).

Great product!.... so far! :-D

UPDATE: Ok... update required. DO NOT try to charge your phone using the solar device, while the device is plugged into the wall. It killed my battery making the phone unusable for a while, but it did recover after a day.

The battery backup (when you charge the solar device through the wall) makes this product totally worth it... but the solar charging does leave a little to be desired. It takes several hours to get a reasonable charge to be able to get any level of "juice" for the phone if you charge solar only, and it's not a very significant charge. But, still useful when you have and emergency and no other option for power to your phone, like hiking, biking, or camping! You can at least get a phone call or two out.

On average, when the device is fully charged, I can take my EVO 4g from a 10% charge to a 75% before losing power. And, if I use the phone while attached to the battery backup I get at least 1 to 2 hours of additional use, depending on what I'm doing, of course. But, 1 hour of continuous use is better than the battery in the phone by itself. I can actually watch a full movie or play an extensive game, without having to connect to an outlet now.

My rating stays the same! Totally worth it! The other info is just FYI! :-D

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Roger J. Kang

Works well, charges iPhones, and charges through solar and usb

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011

Verified Purchase

I purchased and used many solar chargers, expensive and cheap. The solio magnesium edition works well, but is a bit bulky, is expensive, and you need an additional cable (supplied) to make the charger compatible with regular usb cables.
Pros:
1) This XTG solar charger has a regular usb port so you can use it with your existing usb cable to charge your devices. It also has a micro usb port to charge the charger back up via usb cable. This is smart, since many products have micro usb ports. You can use the same micro usb cable to charge devices using this charger AND to charge this charger back up. Fewer cables to carry with you!
2) Built-in light w/ flexible stalk. It's nice to have, but not why I like this charger.
3) Charge state indicator: press a button and see how full the battery is.
4) It DOES charge more than 50% in sunlight. When I received the product, it was at 80% charge. Left it in the sun (strong sunlight, south-facing) for a few hours and the built-in charge state indicator showed 100%.
5) Charges iPhone 3GS, Palm Pre, etc. (don't know about the iPhone 4).

Possible con:
I am not sure if the capacity is truly 1500mah. The unit itself is fairly light. Charged an iPhone from 1/3 battery to 2/3 battery level and the charger's charge state went from 100% to 50%.

Overall, I like it and will test it some more.

Update: I just charged my Palm Pre from 80% to 98% (very quickly, too) and the battery capacity indicator on the charger fell from 100% to 80%. Pretty good. It looks like the actual capacity is true or fairly close. I've upped my rating to 5 stars.
Please note that the battery charge state indicator on the charger will NOT be accurate while it is charging a device, since the voltage sags under load and it might say it has only 50% capacity when it really has 70% or 80% left, etc.

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Mr Paul Capewell

NOT useful as solar charger for iPhone4

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011

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I purchased this unit intending to use it to charge my iPhone4 on a backpacking trip where I was without access to AC or USB power for long periods of time. In my experience the unit is of no value in this configuration. As described by others, the battery charges only to 50% with solar power. This would have been fine if 50% provided any charge to my iPhone4 at all ... but basically it did not. When the unit was charged to 100% from USB then it DID provide a full 100% re-charge to my iPhone4 ... so as a lightweight external battery pack (with enough for one iPhone4 re-charge) it worked perfectly well, hence the 3-star rating. As an iPhone4 charger it would get 0 stars.

The 50% charge level is reached very quickly i.e. within 2 hours or so (at least in New Mexico in August) ... but I suspect that this equates to a too-low voltage to actually charge the iPhone4 at all. The construction on my unit was actually pretty robust and the LED light worked like a charm and the unit was simple and straightforward to use ... but as a solar-only charger for an iPhone4 it was useless in my experience.

I also tried to use the unit to charge a friend's HTC smartphone (when solar charger was showing 50% charge level) and also another friend's (non-smart) phone and neither appeared to receive any additional charge from the unit according to their battery monitors.

For a little more money ($45 I think plus $10 for a specific cable), another trekker with us bought a Solio Rocsta solar charger (from Radio-Shack) and that device WAS able to partially re-charge his smartphone and basically provided just enough juice (with 4-5 hours in the sun each day) to maintain his smartphone between 20-30% charge level for 12 days without AC/USB power.

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