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GreenTech at CES: Solio Magnesium solar charger

Solio Magnesium
Better Energy Systems has been putting out portable solar chargers for cellphones and other gadgets for a little while now. But they've upped the game with the introduction of the Solio Magnesium. Like the original Solio Classic, the Solio Magnesium features three solar panels which can be folded up for easy storage. But while the original Solio only pumped out 2.5 watts of energy for your mobile charging needs, you can get 8 watts from the Solio Magnesium.

If you're worried that you're not going to get enough energy from the solar panels to pump that kind of juice directly into your cellphone, you're probably right. That's why the Solio Magnesium packs a rechargeable battery. When you spread the solar panels, the Solio will do some sunbathing and charge up the built in battery. When you want to charge your mobile device, just plug in your gadgets. The new Magnesium model also has a USB port in case you have a doohickey that can be charged with a USB cable.

The Solio Magnesium will be available in February for about $200, which is twice the price of the original. There's no information about the update available on the Solio website yet, but it should be updated soon.

[via Boing Boing Gadgets]

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