With this portable charger, different devices can be recharged by solar energy. It works completely without power plug. Until recently, I used battery packs, which are very reliable, yet always in advance must be charged from the grid. With the Apollo High solar charger this is completely eliminated! The part is simply placed in the sun during the day and recharges itself. So it is always available for use.
Scope of supply: In addition to the charger is a small universal charging cable is in the package. There one of the 4 included plugs fitted around any device is charging. There is a micro-USB connector, a mini USB plug, a small round tower (probably for the old mobile phones), and an elongated connector for Apple iPad and co. That's right, an Apple connector. In the description, although clearly there is no Apple plug is supplied, yet contain a (for me) in the set. Probably has something to do with licenses, so shhh ....; o)
For device ansich: The huge size surprised me. In the description of the missing dimensions. It is just 8.5 cm wide, long and ca.15cm ca.1,5cm thick. Thus, this charger is bigger than most smartphones. A lightweight, it is not also. For this, the solar charger is very well processed and looks quality.
On the unit there is only one power button. This is held to the unit on or off 3 seconds. 4 LEDs indicate the current state of charge. Lights 1 LED, this means a residual capacity of 1% -25%. When 2 LED's is 25% -50%, with 3 LEDs 50% -75% and 4 LEDs, the solar unit with 75% -100% is relatively full. Fortunately, the device beeps and never are also no other sounds.
We have now tested the Apollo Poweradd 7200mAh Solar charger already with many devices. There is so far nothing to complain about. We therefore invite Samsung Galaxy S4, an older LG smartphone, the iPad and a cheap mp3 player. There is nothing warm or hot. Successively can store something to lay back in the sun without the charger. Whether the full charge now is a few minutes slower or faster than the network, I can not judge exactly. I can think of as to no difference. I'm super happy with the time!
The device is a wonderful replacement to the conventional battery packs. If you are much in nature the way, for example when walking or cycling, you just let it during the day in the mesh pocket on the backpack where it absorbs enough sunlight! That night at camp, when it's dark, invites you to its devices. Thus, for an infinite number of bridge days in the great outdoors - no socket! A friend is also enthusiastic. He has this device actually attached to his motorbike to the way to load the Navi during long trips. It actually works really well!
By the way it should be mentioned that this device contains only a brief English instructions. In addition, in my set was missing the one pictured hook, which can be seen on one of the product images. But this should not be a big criticism.
By nice box with window, this device allows a perfect present. I've seen technical equipment in the worst packaging, therefore this should also be mentioned.
Conclusion: This solar charger has completely convinced us. It is on the one hand, although large and heavy, but also always ready for use. Simply super practically without loading it to the grid. The performance is sufficient. Nice that you can use solar energy as effectively on the road. Strong buy recommendation!
