Solar Technology Supercharger Review

We like:

That it's weatherproof; that it charges the Freeloader battery incredibly fast; how easily it attaches to bags

We don't like:

That the USB cables and battery still aren't weatherproof; the Freeloader's flaws

SmartPlanet judgement:

Combined with the Freeloader solar charger, this solar panel makes the prospect of running your gadgets off the sun into a reality. While the Freeloader works fine on its own, its small solar panels and lack of weatherproofing means you wouldn't want to rely on it for power. The Supercharger fixes both of those problems.

We love solar-powered chargers. These portable gadgets, such as the Freeloader, Solio Magnesium edition and more, offer us free, green electricity whether we're on a Cornish beach or in the back garden. What's not to like? Well, in the UK, our main gripe is speed, since there are so few hours of good sunlight in a day. Because these chargers are designed to be pocket-friendly, most of them have small solar panels and often take more than a day to power up from the sun. Continue reading...