Soltronix Solar Powered AM/FM Headphone Radio

Posted by ketyung on Mon, May 7th, 07 at 9:10 am

Solar-powered gadget is cool as you don’t need to burn your pocket for buying batteries. It’s especially cool for stickier gadget that you always have it with you, such as an MP3 player or an FM/AM radio. The Soltronix Solar Powered AM/FM headphone radio is a cool gadget that is worth mentioning here. Of course, it’s simply because there is no need for battery replacement with this gadget. Then you can save up the money that you used to spend on batteries replacement for a nicer pair of jeans, shoes etc. It charges itself by using sunlight. On top of the headphones, you’ll find a row of the solar cells. These solar cells will operate well as long as there is about 30% or more of full sunlight. When used during daytime with sufficient sunlight, the additional generated powered will be stored up to the built-in rechargeable battery. One hour of charging in full sunlight will store up power in the battery that could let you play for about 1-2 hours during night time. It can even last up to 18 hours when the battery is fully charged, for playing during night time or the time you’re stuck in a cave, which sunlight can’t reach at all! It won’t be a bad idea of having it, although it’s a little bit pricey, but it could save your pocket on batteries replacement for long term!