Suntrics SolarStrap Review

The current summer weather was just perfect for a test of the new solar charger from Suntrica. The Finns have three new, mobile charger (SolarStrap, solar and solar Badge Badge Pro) on the market, which is by its very lightweight and flexible design composition, and thus easy walking or cycling can be taken. We have tested the SolarStrap, which is easy thanks to a Velcro fastener to backpacks or clothing can be affixed. With just 60 grams of SolarStrap is also extremely light and not further disturb the luggage. On one side are the flexible solar cells affixed to the other battery.

With luggage in a variety of adapters (USB, Mini USB, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, etc.). The battery has a capacity of 3.7 Wh/980mAh. In the first test, we have SolarStrap a full day (9 to 18 clock) in the direct sunshine leave. According Suntrica aims to direct sunlight for an energy intake of 50mA range. In light cloud, it is for 35mA, with heavy cloud cover for 20mA. In the test, we have a simple mobile phone (Nokia 2760) are used. First we have the battery fully discharged. After 9 hours charging in the direct sun, we then SolarStrap connected to the phone. After about 2 hours charging the battery was completely drained of SolarStrap. The mobile phone battery, however, was only about a sixth charge, for which only a short operating time is sufficient.

In the second test, we have SolarStrap as proposed Suntrica attached to a backpack and have this one day (also in bright sunshine) on the move skillfully. Unfortunately the result was disappointing: The battery of SolarStraps had only a quarter charged, for which only a short mobile phone operation alone. While it is the battery of the solar-Straps via charger (accessories) charge, but is certainly not the meaning of a solar charger. Therefore, we have this function not tested.

solar-strapConclusion: The SolarStrap is lightweight and can be simply to take outdoor trips. Thanks to its flexible process, it can also sometimes be a little pile a share. While there Suntrica the loading, in which the battery is fully charged, should have, with 12 hours (in optimum conditions), but we could in our simple test fails to perform. After 9 hours in full sun gave it only 40 to 50 percent charge. Who goes on longer trips, should not be alone on the left and his SolarStrap devices (mobile phones, GPS, etc.) prefer to predict fully recharge, and possibly even a replacement battery pack.

The SolarStrap is purely a backup energy source. As the sole supplier of energy is the solar charger does not, otherwise you could in the sun despite the rain. Nevertheless, the SolarStrap a good figure. Who has time to make SolarStraps of the battery can fully recharge, the unit can but in any case growth. For the price, availability, there is still no information.

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May 25, 2009 · Posted in Eco Friendly, Unique Ideas 

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