Your iPhone unit can be powered using a solar charger. Using solar power battery charger is a cost saving option and it is very friendly to the environment too.
When you look for solar chargers, there are two general models available for you. First is a specialized battery charger designed only for use in iPhones. The other one is a universal solar charger that can be used on an iPhone and other electronic gadgets and devices.
If you are only concerned in powering your iPhone, then a dedicated solar charger is good for you. However, if you have lots of other gadgets like digital cameras, PSP, and other electronic devices, then a universal solar charger is a very practical option.
Solar chargers for iPhones also come in two types of designs. You can have an integrated solar power charger which is basically a charger with panels that are fully integrated in your smart phone. The other one is a standalone charger unit which is basically separate from the iPhone unit. You can power up the iPhone battery by connecting the solar charger to your smart phone.
There are so many iPhone solar power chargers available in the market today. Choosing the best one is a little confusing. So here is a brief survey of several solar chargers that are especially designed for your iPhone.
The Novothink iPhone Solar Power Charger
The Novothink solar power charger is the first solar charger that is licensed for iPhone use. The solar panel of this charger is located at the back. It can be directly attached to your iPhone unit so this serves as an integrated charger.
You need to be a little careful when attaching this integrated charger on your iPhone. The heat coming from a freshly energized charger could damage the operating system of your precious iPhone. So before you attach the charger to the iPhone, it is generally advisable to cool it down first.
If you do not want to put your iPhone at risk, then you should choose a solar charger that can be attached at the bottom of your device. You can also have charger that uses a cord to connect your iPhone to the main charger unit. A separate solar power battery charger therefore is a safer option.
Performance of iPhone Soalr Chargers
The Novothink unit can provide 30 minutes to an hour of talk time for your iPhone. This is if the charger has been exposed to sunlight for at least 2 hours.
The Solio solar power battery charger has an output of 1000 mAh to 1800 mAh. This battery charger can provide 15 minutes of active talk time for every hour of exposure to the sunlight.
Another available solar charger for your iPhone is Lenmar. Lenmar chargers offer 2200 mAh Lithium batteries. You can expose the solar charger for at least two hours and up to six hours. This energy charge can power your iPhone for one hour and a half of run time.
Lastly, there is the Freeloader solar power charger with a 100 mAh battery. This solar charger require up to 8 hours of sunlight exposure in order to power your iPhone or iPod for 18 hours.
