Hybrid DC/Solar Charger for Small Electronics $18.99

If you travel outside a lot and carry small electronics like cellphones, MP3 players, Blackberry etc., keeping them powered can be difficult if you're away from a power source for any long length of time. Right now, Golden Gadgets is selling a hybrid solar charger for $19.99 (usually $24.99). But if you add an optional iPod/iPhone adapter, the price in the shopping cart becomes $18.99 (don't ask me why... I just tried the deal and that's what came up for me).

They call it hybrid because it has two ways of capturing the power you can use when you need to recharge your electronic device. It has solar panels that charge in about 8-10 hours for times when you're on a camping trip, fishing etc.. It also can be charged with a DC connection which charges the unit in 4 hours. So you can charge it in your car before a day or two of hiking, camping etc. and have the power stored in the unit for when it's needed.

It comes with charging tips to fit a variety of devices -- mini-USB, USB, Motorola, Nokia, BlackBerry, and an optional iPod/iPhone Adapter (but as I said, you want to take this option since it saves you a buck). The unit is made of molded plastic to keep it light for easy mobility and has a built-in 2000 mah Lithium ion battery inside.

So if you have a use for some extra charging capability when you need your electronics and you're not near standard power charging, this may offer you some needed flexibility.

To get the 18.99 price in your shopping cart, go to the bottom section of the product screen and in the options box, click on "+1 iPOD/iPhone."

To check it out, click this link to Golden Gadgets.