Sunforce 5 Watt Solar Battery Charger

One great use of the Sunforce is to keep 12 volt batteries in boats and campers charged. Rather than dragging a heavy battery to a power source or stringing long extension chords, this unit can let the sun do all the work. It includes both a lighter socket adapter and alligator clips to give you flexible connection options.

Here are more details onthe Sunforce 50022:

Sunforce 50022 5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $47.58 You save: $22.41 (32%)

Features Creates 5 watts of electricity for charging and maintaining 12-volt batteries Works with automobile, tractor, electric fence, deer feeder, boat batteries and more Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells Weatherproof amorphous panel charges in all daylight conditions-even on cloudy days Includes 15" x 14-1/2" amorphous solar panel, 4 pre-cut holes for easy installation, 4 stainless steel screws, 9.5 ft wire, 12V DC plug, battery clamps and Quick Connect technology

Americans consume nearly 3 billion dry cell batteries each year. Batteries contain hazardous substances including lead, cadmium, mercury, or strong corrosive materials that contaminate the environement and could cause harm if they are not disposed of properly. Purchasing rechargeable batteries saves money, protects the environment and conserves resources.

Duracell has an affordable rechargeable battery pack that includes a battery charger and 4 AA batteries for just under $50. The charger can power up to 4 batteries at one time with just 15 minutes of charge time. The charger can be used to recharge both AA and AAA batteries. There is a built in LED indicator that will illuminate once the charging is complete.

The Duracell CEF15NC 15 minute Battery Charger Pack has been available for about two years and has consistently received high ratings. It is ideal for Digital and High-Drain devices such as digital cameras and music players. The expected life span of most recharable batteries is between 100 to 1000 charges, making this an easy way to save money around the house.

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The eMotion Solar Portable Media Player can do it all. You can watch videos, listen to music, read books, play games and even charge other mobile devices. To top it off, all this is done using solar power. This device charges most portable devices such as mobile phone, MP3/MP4, laptops, and digital cameras. It is equipped with 2 Gigabytes of internal memory and a SD card slot for even more memory.

The eMotion PMP supports TXT format files with its reading function for reading digital books. The device can play audio, video, and has a photo viewer which supports JPEG. BMP & GIF files. You can play video games with the game simulator that is compatible with most game systems like NES/GB/GBC/SEGA game ROM. It is also equipped with a small built in flashlight, and comes with six different adapters to charge you other electronics. In addition to the solar power battery charger, this device can also be charged through its USB port.

This rechargeable power bank developed by Datexx provides instant power when you need it the most. This unit can be your back up power source for your electronic devices in an emergency situation or when you’re just on the go. All you do is simply plug in your device to the unit and let it recharge.

There is a back up hand crank which gives you a second source of power if you don’t mind putting in a bit of elbow grease. For 2 minutes of crank time you will get approximately 6 minutes of charge. This would come in handy in the event of a power outage or even a camping trip.

The Super Battery supports over 1,200 devices and has a time saver optional twin cable to allow for two devices to be charged at the same time. The Datexx Super Battery has a direct USB connection to charge any USB device and also includes the 4 popular cell phone tips for Motorola, Samsung, LG and Nokia cell phones. This devices retails for about $45 and can be purchased from Datexx or Amazon.

There is nothing more frustrating than a dead cell phone battery during the middle of an important call. This is a situation you won’t have to find yourself in, if you have the FreeLoader. This cool little gadget is a solar-charged power-up device that works with most hand held devices.

All you have to do is plug your device that needs a charge into the FreeLoader and allow it to recharge. The Freeloader comes with various adapters so you can recharge things like your cell phone, IPod, or whatever is in need of a good charge.

Once the FreeLoader is out of juice, just let the sun charge it back up. If you are in a situation where the sun is not available, the FreeLoader also comes with an USB cord so you can charge it via the computer. The Freeloader retails for less than $100, which makes this gadget affordable and one that will help us all stay a little less frustrated.

Sometimes the most energy efficient and eco-friendly products are low-tech. Reusable grocery tote bags are a perfect example. My wife loves these, and sends me to the grocery store with an armful of them. They reduce the cost of manufacturing plastic or paper bags, save trees, and avoid filling our landfills with a lot of crap. But on top of all that, they make carrying the groceries home a lot easier. With my luck, the plastic bags break open in the store parking lot as I'm trying to get to my car. And when that happens, at least one thing rolls under a car. Grocery tote bags do not have this problem.

For just $9.95, you can order 6 reusable tote bags from Amazon.com. The Reusable Grocery Tote Bag 6 Pack Combo come in five colors: Olive, Latte, Black, Hunter Green Printed "A World of Thanks", Blue "Thank You". The totes dimensions are 12.5"W x 8.5"D x 13.5"H, so they can handle a lot of groceries. And for a limited time, any order of these totes from Amazon.com qualifies you for two free gifts. Here are the details:

Order Now and Receive 1 FREE Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag w/Pockets. Limited 1 per Customer, While Supplies Last. Purchases of $40 or More (excluding shipping) Will Receive an Additional Surprise Gift. Limited 1 per Customer, While Supplies Last. All CYMA Bags Qualify For This Offer. *All Orders Ship Via Fed Ex Ground or USPS Priority Mail.

The Amazon.com customer reviews of this product rated it 4.5 starts our of five. Here's what one reviewer had to say about the totes, including their size:

I purchased a set as a gift and a set for myself. They met "gift-quality" expectations. They arrived a few days before Amazon's estimated arrival date with a free tote and a CYMA pen. The plastic inserts fit perfectly in the bottom of these bags. They carry well and look great. The hooks on the back work well for hanging the bag on the grocery store bagging hooks.

To get an idea on the size, it is about the same size as the average paper grocery bag, but with nice handles for easy carrying. I recommend these bags.

Here are current auctions for reuseable totes on eBay:

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This Solio Universal solar charger is a perfect way to keep your cell phone charged in your car. It comes with a suction cup you attach to your windshield to let the solar charger power up with the sun. Once fully charged, the Solio Universal solar charger can recharge a typical cell phone twice. Here are the key features and specifications:

Solio Universal Solar Charger's Features

• High capacity internal battery stores energy for up to a year
• Adapter Tip System reduces waste and increases compatibility
• Rechargeable from the wall or the sun
• One hour of sun = 15 mins talk time or 40 mins of MP3 music
• Durable and weather resistant
• Elegant, ergonomic design
• Light weight and easy to use
• One Year Warranty

Solio Universal Solar Charger's Specifications

• Rated output: 4-12V, 0-1A
• Solar panel output: 155mA @ 6V
• Internal battery: rechargeable 3.6V, 1600mAh Lithium Ion
• Dimensions (L x H x W): 4.7 x 1.3 x 2.5in./11.94 x 3.30 x 6.35cm
• Weight: 5.6oz/156g
• Temperature Range: -4°F to 131°F,-20°C to 55°C

It comes in several different colors and is available from Amazon starting at $72

The GlobeTrotter Kit is the ultimate in solar powered charges for people on the go. It includes the Freeloader, which we've showcased on Energy Saving Gadgets before, and it includes the Supercharger, which is a great way to charge the Freeloader while your hiking or biking (see pictures below).

Freeloader is a portable charging system that can power any hand held device anywhere, anytime. Freeloader takes power from its solar panels, the supplied Supercharger or via its charge cable that plugs into a computers’ USB. Once charged, Freeloader’s internal battery can power an iPod for 18 hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, PSP for 2.5 hours a PDA for 22 hours and much much more. According to Solar Technology, the maker of the Freeloader and GlobeTrotter Kit, the Freeloader has had its "electronics re-configured to make it compatible with the new iPhone, iTouch, iPod Classic and all earlier iPods. The kit also now comes with an adaptor to power most iPod applications."

Need to charge your iphone, PDA, digital camera, or MP3 player? If it's windy where you are, HYmini has a solution. It's a micro wind power generator. And you don't need hurricane force winds to generate power.

According to HYmini, winds of just 9 mph are sufficient to start power generation. It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery to store the wind-generated power, and a USB port to connect to your gear. This little guy also can harness solar energy with its miniSOLAR panels (sold separately), and you can plug it in for a recharge if you must. Here's the company's description of this cool, energy saving gadgets:

HYmini is a handheld, universal charger/adapter device that harnesses renewable wind power / solar power and conventional wall plug power to recharge almost all your 5V digital gadgets. HYmini is a hybrid mini green power station that fits in the palm of your hand.