Something new under the sun from Eton.

Over the years, we’ve reported on a number of solar-powered radio devices from Eton. Now the company has introduced a new product that relies on solar-power but goes off into a different direction. The Eton Mobius is a solar powered iPhone charging case. Forget looking for an AC outlet. Now your nearest power source can be pretty much anywhere you go outdoors during daylight hours. This product is really handy for folks who don’t want to carrying a charger, or who forgot their charger at home. It’s also great for people who travel overseas. You don’t have to worry about which power adaptor to bring. The sun works the same everywhere in the world. When exposed to sunlight, the Mobius begins recharging immediately. The unit has a convenient LED light to let you know when charging is taking place. I found I could even get the charging light to glow under a lit light bulb. The Mobius features a built-in1800 mAh internal lithium-ion battery. A push button flashes a series of four LED’s to indicate the amount of charge left. When you’re near your computer, you can also recharge it via the included micro USB cable. The folks at Eton say the Mobius Solar iPhone Charging Case will let iPhone users double their phone’s battery life by offering up to 5 hours of talk time. But you don’t need to have a full charge. Even when the charger is used for just one hour, there should be enough power for 25 minutes of call time. The case is pretty slim and lightweight, especially considering the built-in electronics. BTW, the company warns folks to remove the iPhone if they decide to leave the Mobius sitting in the bright sun for extended periods of charging. Right now it available on Amazon selling for $75 to $80.

http://www.amazon.com/Eton-Mobius-NSP300B-Rechargeable-Battery/dp/B005HMCNO2

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