I've used a number of solar panel products – enough to know what I want, and that they're not all made the same. My Gomadic SunVolt is fantastic except that it's not convenient to pack. Enter the replacement for my outdoor adventure gear: the Suntactics sCharger-12 solar panel. It's as slim as three nickels and only slightly longer than a sheet of college-rule paper. But does it charge? Oh yes. Design There's nothing fancy about the look of the Suntactics sCharger-12 solar panel. You open it up like a book and can see the connected circuit of high-powered solar cells, which are mounted on a very durable, non-plastic board and covered with a high-quality laminate. Hex screws firmly attach the dual USB ports to the top back. That's it.  Folded up size compared to a clipboard The sCharger-12 is built to withstand non-extreme outdoor use. There's nothing dainty about it despite its thin, ultra-light form. I checked every inch of the product to see if I could find a way to peel the laminate back, but it's perfectly smooth and seamless. The laminate also acts as a hinge between the two pieces, but unless you get totally crazy with it, there's little chance for it to tear. Though I'm confident about how well it's constructed, I still take care when packing the sCharger-12 in my Maxpedition Sitka. I set it back-to-back with my Grid-It Organizer to make sure it won't accidentally take hits from movement or drops. The sCharger-12 doesn't cover its solar cells with thick glass or plastic. The thin laminate helps to maximize the collection of sunlight, which improves charging performance. Unlike plastic, the laminate naturally resists scratches from abrasion and, unlike glass, the… Continue reading GadgeTell Review: Suntactics sCharger-12 Solar Panel   Monster has expanded its signature headphone line with Monster DNA PRO, which maintains the line's distinctive triangular-shaped earcups while adding new features such as passive noise isolation. Since there are no batteries, there's no need to charge anything up. A new feature introduced with DNA Pro is Monster Music Share — dual-port inputs that allow more »Continue reading Monster Announces DNA PRO Headphones   LifeProof has announced the availability of Touch ID-compatible cases for the Apple iPhone 5s. Just like the rest of LifeProof's cases, the fre for iPhone 5s is waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof, claims the company. LifeProof says its fre case is engineered with a slim form while still providing maximum protection for devices. more »Continue reading LifeProof Now Offering Elemental Protection for iPhone 5S   She's happy, I'm happy For those of you who are frequent fliers and like to keep listening to music, reading ebooks and catching up on email on electronic devices without a completely unnecessary 25-minute delay, today is your lucky day. The Federal Aviaton Administration has finally announced that airlines will soon be allowed to let customers use… Continue reading It’s Official: You May Leave On Your Electronic Devices   As if these new FAA rules weren't already amazing enough. I mean now instead of listening to the three-year-old next to me complain to his mom about why he can't watch Dora the Explorer while the plane goes "uppy", I can sit back (not technically), relax (if only) and listen to The Shins while I read The Lord of the Rings on my Kindle. Doesn't that sound like an amazing takeoff experience? Oh, wait a minute! I don't HAVE a Kindle! Well, all that could change TODAY because Amazon has announced an awesome deal in response to the new FAA rules! Continue reading Amazon Discounts Kindle Tablets For One Day to Celebrate New FAA Rules  | |
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