Overall Rating for Black Mini Solar Charger With Backup Battery For Cell Phone
(based on 37 reviews)
Excellent Value
By Ted from North Providence, RI on December 26, 2012
this item does a very good job and is worth the low price. does not hold charge as long as the larger chargers. Flashlight good, but not as bright as more expensive chargers. Small, will fit nicely in pocket or cell phone carrier.
Pros:
Small, functional, very reasonably priced. Holds charge and will charge devices in all situations
Cons:
Can't tell how much charge is left. Not as powerful or as long lasting as larger chargers.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Mini Solar Charger
By Frederick M from Omaha on December 13, 2012
Was totally impress when I open the box. Nice small simple design. Great item! I order three more for my whole family!
Pros:
Small in size
Charger indoors by lamp or window sun
Great accessories to work with any phone
green light tells you it's charging
Cons:
Seem to stop working or self charging after my first use. I did plug the wall charger to it and everything returned to normal state.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
junk
By Sergio from Fargo, ND on November 5, 2012
at first a tried using at as the solar charger (hence the name) and it sucked out all of the power from the charger. thn tried charging the backup for 4-5 hours like some other backups and same thing happened, it died after a few seconds..
Pros:
good idea
Cons:
didnt work for me :/
Merchant Response:
For your reference, to charge via solar power, please charge it for 10-15 hours with strong sunlight. Then it should charge your device without ant problem. May be the one you received is defective only. Would you consider getting a replacement to try again? Please contact our customer service team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html for assistance. Thank you.
Nice to have
By Debbie from Canada on August 27, 2012
We keep this in our camper; it's nice to have.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Balck Mini Solar Charger
By Athena from Arcadia, CA on August 18, 2012
tried to use it at the river.... Doesn't work! The green light stayed on but didn't charge a darn thing.
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
it didn't work
Merchant Response:
The Mini Solar Charger should be able to charge the compatible cell phone models after it is fully charged by sunlight, via wall outlet or USB-powered port. In any event that the charger is not working properly, feel free to contact us within 3 months from the purchase date for a replacement at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html. Thank you.
Mini Solar Chager
By Chee from San Jose, CA on August 16, 2012
The Size of this Mini Charger is smaller enough and came with multiple connectors so that I can use it for most of my portable electronic device.The build build quality can be better but can't asked for too much for a $8.99 device.
Pros:
Small and portable, Solar power (good for emergency use or during power outage), Charger time is reasonable (with the size this Solar panel), Flash Light included
Cons:
The on light is very bright and never goes off.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Mini Solar Charger
By Pamela Byers from Tulsa, OK on August 15, 2012
This Mini Solar Charger is a great backup power source. I have used it several times for my Cell Phone
.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
This charger rocks!
By Rich from Atlanta. GA on August 13, 2012
I was skeptical at first, but gave it a try. As long as I am near any strong light source, my phone charges! In the car, at my desk, anywhere...I just plug in my Droid and it charges. Awesome product for a great price.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Solar chargers
By Barbara from Batesburg, SC on August 11, 2012
I was disappointed with this product. I was advised by my husband to send back. I just didn't want to bother with doing it. Tried charging my iPhone and it charged a little then my battery percentage started decreasing like the solar device was draining my battery
Merchant Response:
This mini solar charger should be charging iPhone properly instead of draining it. It should be an exceptional case only. If you are not completely satisfied with the charger, you can return it for an exchange, store credit or refund within 3 months from the purchase date. Please contact our support team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html and they would be more than happy to assist you in the return procedure. Thank you.
solar charger used for swing by swing app on smart phone
By john from grand rapids mi on August 5, 2012
works very well for price
Pros:
same size as phone and solar powered
Cons:
wish they made a phone specific case with same perf
I would recommend this item to a friend.
horrible quality
By gary from los angeles on August 5, 2012
Doesnt hold a charge, has a pointless led power light that drains the battery, poor electronic device attachment pieces. Overall not even worth the couple dollars and the time i spent aggrivated at its horrible design. Overall ratting -5 stars.
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Everything its worthless
Merchant Response:
Sorry for any inconvenience caused. The Mini Solar Charger should be of good quality and the led light would not drain the battery. Please contact our support team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within 3 months from the purchase date if you are not satisfied with this product. Our customer service department will take care of your case and provide different return options such as exchange, store credit or refund. Thank you.
Solar Charger
By Timothy from Akron, Ohio on August 4, 2012
It works well, not as I expected, but it's good to have in a pinch.
Pros:
Emergency flashligh. It doesn't hold a stand-by charge very long.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
charger
By Tim from USA on August 4, 2012
Works as described at a reasonable price.
Pros:
It works in a pinch.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
solar my foot
By chris from philadelphia, pa on July 29, 2012
U gotta charge the solar charger electrically and after a while...doesnt work or charge ur cell from the source of the sun...bad buy
I actually threw it in the trash in disgust
Pros:
Looks cool
Cons:
Doesnt work as expected
Merchant Response:
Sorry for any inconvenience caused. The Mini Solar Charger can be charged up after several hours of sunlight exposure. Please contact our customer service team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within 3 months warranty period. Our staff will follow up on your case as soon as possible and work out a satisfactory solution to your case. Thank you.
The verdict is not back yet
By PJ from Houston Texas on July 26, 2012
I bought this for my boyfriend. It worked great so I bought 3 more for my family. THey love them but haven't had them for long. My boyfriend put his in a drawer last week and now it doesn't work. He's not very tech savy so I'll look at it before I'm too negative.
Pros:
the price
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Thank you for your comment. The Mini Solar Charger is a well-made product that would not stop working within a short period of time. In case it does not work anymore, please do not hesitate to contact our support team for a replacement to try again at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within 3 months from purchase date. Thank you.
Solar Charger
By Walleisha from Melfa, VA on July 24, 2012
Not what I expected it to be, does not work
Cons:
Not what I expected it to be, does not work
Merchant Response:
Sorry, may you further describe what problem you have encountered with the Mini Solar Charger? Are you able to charge it up under sunlight or via wall outlet? Is it broken when you received it? If you found that this item is not working correctly, please do let us know and contact our support team for a replacement, exchange, store credit or refund at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within the 3-month warranty period. Thank you.
Works good.
By Chad from Prairieville, La. on July 17, 2012
First charger was a defect, but the second works pretty good. I have a blackberry and this will charge it from just about dead (one bar) to almost full (3-4 bars). Not sure how long the solar charger recharges the battery in the device, because while the green light comes on the sun or lighted room, I normally plug it in when it's finished charging the phone.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Thank you for your comment. We are sorry that if the first one did not work. Should you have any problem regarding to the replacement charger, feel free to contact our support team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html. Thank you.
Solar charger for just about anything
By Rhea from Philadelphia, PA on July 16, 2012
It charges well from the wall socket, but I haven't been able to charge it from the sun yet and the instructions are not very specific or extensive. The actual charge it gives works fine but is very brief only lasting about 5 minutes.
Pros:
It is compact and can fit onto a pocket.
Cons:
The charge is too short and I coukdn't get kt to charge from the sun.
Merchant Response:
Thank you for your comment. The Mini Solar Charger is an ideal emergency kit that allows you to power up your cell phone when you can’t find a power outlet. If the charge it hold does not last long enough to charge up your phone when it is out of juice, please contact our support team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html, within 3 months from the purchase date. You may return it for a replacement, exchange, store credit, or refund. Thank you.
Solar charger
By Linne from Plainwell Michigan on July 15, 2012
Works well and I have had no problems with it. This device even works to charge my kindle.
My friend saw mine and has since ordered several for herself and for gifts.
Pros:
convenience
Cons:
nothing really
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Solar charger
By Linda from Lawton,ok on July 14, 2012
Works great.
Pros:
Everything.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Helpful New Gadet
By Steve from Columbus, OH on July 12, 2012
Very handy little item for those thinking "green". Charging the internal battery takes quite awhile but once charged it does a nice job recharging part of an iPod or cellphone. In a recent power outage it did a nice job recharging an almost empty cellphone battery.
Pros:
Free power (solar)
Once charged provides good recharging.
Cons:
Takes a long time to completely recharge an item.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Power to the People
By Tom from Coconut Creek, Fl on July 11, 2012
This is a great product! It works exactly as advertised. Recently, I was out of the country, and this definitely saved me the hassle of trying to find an electrical outlet. Charges from the sun in a couple of hours and then its ready to go.
Pros:
All the adapters were included so I had no problem with charging several different devices; Phone, Camera, different phone.
Cons:
I wish that the "wall Plug" adapter could also be used with other USB charging cables, but it is ONLY made for this unit.
It will NOT Charge an I-pad.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Solar Charger
By Cel from Sewell, NJ on July 10, 2012
My first and this one is so handy you cna carry anywhere...Affordable too.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
convenient
By Lisa from WI on July 9, 2012
use any where there is sun. small and convenient
Pros:
small
no need for outlet
Cons:
the on light is very bright. never goes off.
charges slower than electric, but ok.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Kinda Works
By Kimberly from Baltimore, MD on July 9, 2012
It works most of the time if the Sun is stronge enough. Recently I've had to jiggle the cord to get it to work
Pros:
Charges phone
Cons:
Cant use lamp light to charge
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Black Mini Solar Charger With Backup Battery For Cell Phone
By James O Mastin from Rapid City, SD on July 8, 2012
worked for one day...never to work again
Cons:
only worked for one day
Merchant Response:
Sorry for the defective charger you have received. This charger is designed for normal use on daily basis. It should not stop working easily. Maybe it is an exceptional case only. Would you like to get a replacement to try again? Feel free to contact our support team at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within 3 months from the date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with the charger, you may return it for an exchange, store credit or refund instead. Thank you.
Solar Power
By Nancy Nelson from Nashville, TN on July 6, 2012
I bought this for my Blackberry Storm but it also works with my iPhone. It works well and I am thinking of getting one for my son and my grandson. I like being able to charge my phone when I need to and don't have electricity available.
Pros:
It is small & portable. It can also be charged up with electricity. It came with multiple connectors so it could be used with different phones.
Cons:
It is a bit slow, but that is not really a drawback.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Bad
By jeff from bloomomgton il on July 6, 2012
Mine did not work.
Cons:
It didn't work.
Merchant Response:
Sorry, may you confirm with us if the Black Mini Solar Charger does not response to your phone after being charged by sunlight or via wall outlet? If that is the case, please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting our support team within 3 months from the date of purchase at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html for a replacement, exchange, store credit or refund. Thank you.
droid3 solar charger
By jSchultz from Indianapolis,IN on July 4, 2012
Works well,good value
Pros:
Flash light too. Always have spare power without being tied to an outlet. Dont have to sit still. Can drive in car or sit on boat or just sit in sun & charge up. Great product.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
charger
By Joan from Fall River, MA on July 2, 2012
love this when my power is out
Pros:
works on my ipad and i phone
Cons:
none
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Poor
By TP from Massachusetts on June 28, 2012
Cords are small so the iPhone can't be but inches away. This Charger only works in direct sunlight, so when a cloud passes over, you phone will buzz that it is not being charged. Because the Charger doesn't have a retaining cell, as soon as it is away from daylight, it is useless. Left in the bright sun so it would charge my iPhone, my iPhone got overheated and had to be taken out of the sunshine.
Pros:
Compact can carry easily
Cons:
Cords too short, iPhone subject to overheating while being charged with this product
Merchant Response:
The Mini Solar Charger should be able to hold a charge after being put under sunlight or charged via wall outlet. You can use it to charge your phone after it is fully charged. We are sorry that if the one your received does not. In case you are not satisfied with this solar charger, please do not hesitate to contact us at http://www.cellphoneshop.net/contactus.html within the 3-month warranty period for return arrangements of exchange, store credit or refund. Thank you.
GOOD CHARGER
By MIKESR from MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK on June 26, 2012
GOOD IF YOU ARE STUCK SOMEWHERE WITHOUT ELECTRIC AVAILABLE.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
good
By jose from cleveland ohio on June 24, 2012
very good
Pros:
all
Cons:
no
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Solar charger
By Leander from Washington, DC on June 23, 2012
This is a handy little item. I think that if you can recharge it from an outlet after exhausting it's energy you are good
to go. However if you rely on the existing light in a room or from a window ( hotel window) it may take some
time to use it agin. I like it and I would recommend it to anyone who may need to charge a phone while on the go.
Pros:
I like it because it's easy to use.
Cons:
Not much.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
It's great and quick
By sharon from louisville, ky on June 21, 2012
I bought this and it really works. One of my friends used it first. She was setting next to me at work and her phone was beeping because it was going dead. I gave here the charger and it charged up her phone in no time.
Pros:
The sun charges this item
Cons:
nothing
I would recommend this item to a friend.
solar charger
By Michelle from fort wayne, indiana on June 17, 2012
I love it. when i am out and about i can charge my phone without electricity! great product
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great for the backwoods
By Lynnette from NW Pennsylvania on June 13, 2012
I love this charger I take it with me when ever I go camping or canoeing. When we camop out ever night we rarely have electricity but with this charger I can set it in the sunlight and keep my phone or ipod ready for use at anytime.
Pros:
everything
Cons:
nothing
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Black Mini Solar Charger With Backup Battery For Cell Phone
$10.99
By asdf from asdf on July 10, 2012
What are the dimensions?
By Customer Service on July 17, 2012
Answer:
It's about 4.3" x 1.89" x 0.47".
By Moo from USA on May 25, 2012
What is the capacity of the battery in this device, in mAh?
By Customer Service on May 28, 2012
Answer:
The capacity of the battery is 1500mAh.
By Ballentine from Yorba Linda, California on May 25, 2012
At what speed does this charger COMPLETELY recharge a Blackberry 9800 and a Samsung SCH-i997?
By Customer Service on May 31, 2012
Answer:
The charger will recharge your phones fully in about 4 to 5 hours.
By Rett from Eugene, Oregon on July 20, 2012
How much does the unit weigh?
By Customer Service on August 13, 2012
Answer:
It's about 60g.
By Darius from Arkansas on June 18, 2012
the charger does not need to be plugged in a wall or phone but will charge your battery right?
By Customer Service on July 17, 2012
Answer:
Yes, once you have fully charged the built-in backup battery of this charger, you can charge your phone without the need of connecting to a power outlet.
By cookii robinson from Savannah, GA on June 9, 2012
So you're saying it comes with an extra battery for my phone?
By Customer Service on July 4, 2012
Answer:
Sorry, this is a charger with built-in backup battery, such that when it's fully charged, it can recharge your phone without the need of a power outlet. It does not mean that it comes with a separate replacement proprietary battery for a specific phone model.
By Echo from Minnesota on July 8, 2012
What is the output voltage and current? What is the power rating on the solar panel? Watts, mAh, and voltage.
By Customer Service on July 17, 2012
Answer:
The output voltage and current of the charger are 5.5V and 300-600MA respectively. For the solar panel, it is 5.5V and 70mA.
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