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Voltaic Generator Solar Laptop Charger

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The Voltaic Generator is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop. This solar laptop charger has high-efficiency cells and includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. It will also charge cell phones and most other hand held electronics.

Solar panel generates up to 15 watts using 20% efficient cells, enough to fully charge the Voltaic battery in about 5 hours.
The included battery pack stores the equivalent of a typical laptop charge and automatically delivers the required output voltages
Common adaptors are included for connection to laptops, phones and other handheld devices. Optional reconfigured MagSafe adapter available for MacBooks.
Or connect via USB or car charger
Fabrics made from recycled PET (soda bottles), which is tough and water resistant
See compatibility list below


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Specifications:

Material: 600D shell made from 100% recycled PET (soda bottles). Webbing, mesh and 150D lining all made from 100% recycled PET. Aluminum frame covered in UV resistant PU. Aluminum and PU hardware. Silicon handle.
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2,050 grams) including solar panel and battery.
Dimensions: 17"x12"x 3.5" (43x31x9cm) -- will hold up to a 17" MacBook Pro
Volume: 700 cubic inches (12 liters)

Indicator light inside the handle shows when the panels are generating a charge

Compatibility:
Computer Charging varies by manufacturer and model, but the Generator will work best with efficient laptops less than 15. Please contact us if your model is not on the list. We may have an alternative solution.
Apple: All MacBook, with optional adapter. Older MacBook Pros run an additional hour on full battery, MacBook Airs run about 4hrs.
Acer: Aspire One
Asus: 13-15 models, but not eee models
Dell: Runs but does not recharge Latitude, Inspiron, XPS, Latitude. Does not charge or run Mini
Fujistu: U and P Series
Gateway: UC, T, M, and MD series.
HP: Mini, Touch Smart, Pavilion DV2 and DV3
Lenovo: Thinkpad X and T series
Panasonic: Toughbook
Sony: TT and TZ series, not SR series.

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