The product takes forever to charge – a one hour charge gives you just enough to make a 5-10 minute phone call. It takes something like 8-10 hours to get a full charge.

The biggest drawback for me is that the unit can only be charged up to 500 times. This would equate to just over a year if you used it everyday. You can’t really go green with this thing, since you’d have to replace it every 12-18 months.

On the plus side, it is solar powered, and comes with lots of different tips for devices. It’s also cheaper than a other brands that I’ve seen.

OK for emergencies, but not everyday use. Maybe the next generation product can charge faster, and have a longer battery life.
Rating: 3 / 5

I had no problem getting the thing to fully charge in the sun, and it worked great with my cellphone , however, it ruined one of my camera batteries by overcharging it.

I am satisfied with this product. It kept my cellphone charged all summer while I hiked the appalachian trail, but there are better products out there that won’t ruin cameras or overcharge batteries which are just as efficient and are in the same general price range.

I would NOT buy another one of these if this one stopped functioning , I would try a different one.
Rating: 3 / 5