Powermonkey eXplorer Portable Solar Charger

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Make your gadgets truly portable with the ingenious Powermonkey eXplorer.

You know what it's like. You're away from home, you really need to make that one call..... and your mobile phone has just run out of battery power (again). Or maybe you're relaxing on a beautiful beach and your iPod has just played its final tune, or just about to take that trip defining picture, and your camera battery has died. The Powermonkey-eXplorer ensures that never again will this happen to you.

Ultra compact, tough and powerful, the Powermonkey eXplorer is always ready for your next adventure, and with the new solar-slave, the Powermonkey-eXplorer kit lets you charge wherever, whenever.

The Powermonkey-eXplorer will charge/power more or less any portable device, be it mobile phone, camera, iPod, MP3 players.

Features

Compatible with the majority of mobile phones, including Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, etc.
2 USB connectors, one mini, one standard, which can charge iPods, Bluetooth headsets, and PDAs. Connector cable for digital camera
Re-usable power pack
Includes a mains travel charger for use in 150 countries, from 110V to 240V
Output voltage of 4.5V to 5.5V
Compact size and stylish silver casing
Black carry case

Pack Contents

1 x powermonkey-eXplorer unit
1 x solar-slave
1x universal mains charger which will work in over 150 countries and has interchangeable heads for UK, US, Australia and Europe
Nokia, Mini Nokia, Motorolla V66, Samsung E900, Siemens C25 and Sony Ericsson wide connectors
1 x Mini USB for smart phones, PDAs and other devices
1 x iPod connector
1 x connector for Sony PSP and most digital cameras
Black travel pouch
Storage case

*For a complete list of compatible phones and devices, click here.

Press Reviews

"For home or for travel, the Powermonkey eXplorer is the easiest way to charge your gadgets, and it's great for the environment, too."

Computer Shopper Magazine

"A true all-in-one kit for making sure you're powered up when out and about"

WhatPC Magazine

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Top FAQs for Powermonkey eXplorer Portable Solar Charger:

David
13th Jan 2008

Q: Can I obtain an adaptor for the Power Monkey Explorer to power my Panasonic TZ3 Digital camera - it is like a mini USB socket?
A: The Powermonkey Explorer comes with the necessary tip to do this, however please ensure that you can power your camera via the USB socket in order to make sure the Powermonkey Explorer will do the job. Hope this helps, Thomas.

Robert
8th Jan 2008

Q: can this be used to charge a small laptop's battery? if not, are any of these small rechargers suitable? thanks.
A: The powermonkey, or indeed any of the portable solar chargers we stock, cannot power a laptop. We are continually looking to expand our range of products and a portable solar charger for laptops is one of the top items on our wish list. John.

david
1st Jan 2008

Q: Hi, can I run my DAB radio via the 3.5mm jack connection from the Powermonkey ? It's a mains powered unit but I'd like to be a bit more mobile.
A: It all depends on the make and model of the radio, as the power consumption varies with each model. However, if the unit is designed to be mains powered, then it is very possible that it would require power at a faster rate than that which the Powermonkey Explorer can produce. If the radio has the ability to be charged via mains electricity, but has an internal battery for use away from a power source, the Powermonkey Explorer should be suitable.

If you simply looking for a way to get DAB radio away from a power source, you may be interested in the Freeplay Devo Wind-Up DAB Radio, which can be charged via the attached hand crank, or via mains power.

Julia
27th Dec 2007

Q: What are the dimensions and weight of this? Thanks
A: The dimensions of the Powermonkey eXplorer case is 17cm x 15cm x 7cm, and eveything required is contained within the case. If you were to take the unit without the case, the measurements are:

Solar Panel: 11cm x 7cm x 1.5cm
Powermonkey Battery Pack: 9cm x 4cm x 2.5cm

The weights are as follows:

In Case: 350g
Without case and all accessories: 160g

Hope this helps :)
Thomas

Rachel
5th Dec 2007

Q: Is there a suitable plug so that it can be used to charge a Tom Tom sat nav? Thanks
A: The Powermonkey eXplorer comes complete with a mini USB connection which is suitable for Tom Tom One XL GPS device. John

John
15th Nov 2007

Q: What does the solar slave do?
How long will an IPOD be charged for?
A: The PowerMonkey Explorer is a universal charger for all mobile phones, PDA's, and iPods. Designed to be used by people on the move, the PowerMonkey Explorer holds a rechargeable battery which can be charged using the a supplied mains adapter. When fully charged the manufacturers claim it can power an iPod for 40 hours, a mobile phone for 96 hours, a digital camera for 1,600 pictures, a PDA for 48 hours.
The solar slave is the supplied 1 Watt (5V 200mA) PV Solar Panel which enables the powermonkey explorer to recharged where mains connection is not possible / desirable... 6 hours of sunlight will charge the powermonkey explorer to one third of it's capacity. John

Andrew
2nd Nov 2007

Q: Will this charge the new blackberry please?
A: Yes. It will charge a Blackberry held device through the micro USB port. Andy