Brunton SolarRolls are Flexi
November 25, 2007 by colbert low
Filed under Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals
I’ve been using my Nokia N95 quite frequently this days after I’ve managed to hack my blogs to enable Live Blogging via Nokia Lifeblog and subscribe to unlimited 3G access via my local mobile provider (MAXIS) . Too bad the batteries on the N95 die out fast as it does not last long compared to the new N95 8GB version.
It’s a good thing Brunton has thought of helping crazy bloggers like us by coming out with SolarRolls that allows us to charge our gadgets even in remote mountain areas.
This Brunton SolarRolls are flexible Solar Panels that can be rolled up to be stored away in a tube. It is said that this amorphous solar cells work great under effective low-light performance. Its made fromTefzel fluoropolymer construction for extreme durability and its waterproof. They come in 3 sizes, meaning in watt sizes of 14, 9 and 4.5 watts. I will get them to send me the small 4.5 watt version and do a hands on review in the future. So stay tuned to Thegadgetblog
Brunton SolarRolls Specs below:
SolarRoll 14
* 12″x57″ open
* 17 oz
* Max output: 14 watts (15.4 Volts / 900 mA)
* Perfect for running satellite phones and charging laptops
SolarRoll 9
* 12″x40″ open
* 10.6 oz
* Max output: 9 watts (15.4 Volts / 600 mA)
* Ideal for running cell phones and charging digital and video cameras
SolarRoll 4.5
* 12″x22″ open
* 6.4 oz
* Max output: 4.5 watts (15.4 Volts / 300 mA)
* Designed for charging small electronics like cell phones and PDA’s
I bought my solar 14 roll from the internet with the vision of charging my laptop off the grid while traveling. After initial test I identified that it was unable to charge my laptop. I contacted Brunton and we arranged to exchange for another. After my second solar roll 14 arrived from Brunton, you can imagine how disappointed I was when testing identified that this solar roll 14 was also unable to charge my laptop. Bottom line is that if you are intend purchasing the solar roll 14 to charge your laptop in the sun (as the product description implies) then be prepared for disappointment. I have had 2 and neither of them have been able to charge a laptop. ..brian