Product Description

Brunton Solarport The innovative SolarPort 4.4 offers an energy alternative to keep your cell phone running your GPS tracking and your digital camera recording images. SolarPort 4.4 allows you to charge electronics via USB and its durability is unprecedented. Take advantage ofthe cable-free 12 volt connection in the hinge and link up to three units together to increase power output. Lightweight but sturdy the SolarPort 4.4 could mean the difference between a life saving phone call or a dead battery. Use the included BattJack Rapid Charger to juice-up your rechargeable batteries away from home. 9.3"x6"x1.5" 19 oz. Max output: 4.4 watts (265mA @ 12V position and 530mA @ 6V position) Includes BattJack AA/AAA battery charger Polycrystalline solar panel construction Reverse flow protection 6V / 12V depending upon the position of the voltage selection switch USB output (5V 500mA) · Vehicle outlet in the hinge 20" extendable power cable with an exchangeable adapter plug in hinge Link up to three units together for even more output Designed for small electronics like PDAs GPS units cell phones and digital cameras Mfg No: SOLARPORT4 Manufacturer: Brunton Warranty: One year warranty

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38013 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Brunton
• Model: SOLARPORT4.4
• Dimensions: 2.90 pounds

Features

• Charges your small electronics from solar power
• Polycrystalline solar panel construction
• Lightweight and sturdy
• Comes with BattJack Rapid Charger

Customer Reviews

I had to purchase extra cables
I would have given this item 5 stars if it had included a selection of connectors for charging different types of electronics. Unless your cellphone/camera etc comes with a usb charging cable you will probably have to purchase extra cables. It only comes with a single type of connector (I think for Nokia phones) for charging. If you need usb charger cables look at the ziplinq (or zip-linq) usb accessories here on Amazon.

05/01 Review Update - Rating reduced * (1 star)

I cannot get this solar charger to charge batteries. I have attempted to contact Brunton customer support but they have been unresponsive. I can no longer recommend this product. Sorry.

If all else fails, read directions
The first time I tried to charge batteries with the Solarport, I got no results. Then I read the directions: the interchangeable tip has to be turned so that the plus sign is on the same side as the word "Tip" (in the U.S., that is; it's the opposite in Europe). If the polarity is wrong, the unit can't charge your stuff. I suspect those who could not get the unit to work might have had the tip oriented the wrong way. I'm just getting started with my Solarport, but the person who recommended it to me swears by his, has been using it for some time, and bought a second to daisy chain with the first.

Excellent device though you may have to buy adapters
This device produces enough power to run my Sony Shortwave radio. I already had the necessary plug adapter for it, so no big deal. These plugs can be bought at any Radio Shack.

I also like the built in car lighter port that will accomodate my cell phone and PDA charger.

If you had this sitting on the back dash of a car for a long trip , the kids could use it to power their portable video games or CD/MP3 players. (As long as there is sunlight)

Great device for emergencies or on the go. Free power!
Well worth the money.