Freeloader solar power gets supercharged

by Julian Prokaza
on Fri 04 Apr 2008 1 Comment

Freeloader Globetrotter Getting something for nothing is always a bonus - getting even more for nowt extra is even better. The gadget charging specialists behind the solar powered Freeloader have now added a bright green Supercharger to the original pocket cell, to create the Freeloader Globetrotter pack.

The increased surface area, and some new technology, means the two units combined will charge up Freeloader's internal battery in under four hours, giving enough juice to keep a mobile going for up to 44 hours on standby - all from zero cost sunlight.

The combined package costs £49.95 from ethicalsuperstore.com - or you can add the Supercharger to an existing Freeloader for £20. Sunshine unfortunately not guaranteed.

Originally published on www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk, now incorporated into Broadband Genie
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    by at 08:24 on 10 Apr 2008Report abuse

    "Something for nothing" - hah!Doesn't the environmental impact of the manufacturing process and supply network [i]really[/i] outweigh the alleged benefit of using this device? And how long would one have to use this to recoup the capital cost?Is there in fact any benefit beyond the ability to recharge a mobile device away from a power outlet?

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