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Cell Phone Charger Portland - A Variety Of Options

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By Gary Wilson


The other week my wife and I went to get new mobile phone, and after we were done, I immediately went back to the counter and reported that someone just stole my wallet. The sales associate asked me, 'How did you lose your wallet so quickly?' I then said, "You are the ones who stole it!!" While this story isn't all fiction it does address a problem that I have seen, there are just way too many cell phone charger Portland out there.

If you're concerned that your older charger may be contributing to the demise of the planet, there's a simple way to test it. Just plug it in and feel if it becomes warm to the touch after a few minutes. This usually indicates that it is a linear power supply, which tends to be larger, bulky, and less capable of turning alternating current from the power grid into direct current that can be utilized by household appliances.

The best-known of the windmill types is the Solio. The three mini solar panels fan out to gain the most of the sun's rays, while being small enough to fit in a bag or pocket when folded closed. This device gets good reviews, though most note that it must be in full sunlight to charge properly and cannot be placed on its side once opened. It features a built-in battery, which is a nice feature and adds greatly to the Solio's utility.

Folding them is particularly important for large-sized panels, rendering them more powerful compared to the windmill kinds. When closed, they readily and easily fold into a bag for transport and storage. A popular brand is the Power Monkey explorer. This line is a bit pricey, however, and the Power Monkey is no exception. Users give these brand stellar reviews on the Earthtech Products site, so if you really need a reliable one, these deserve your consideration.

Again, it's not the individual wattage that makes a difference, but the impact all the appliances around the world have in combination. Certain appliances, such as DVD players that always remain in standby mode, are the worst offenders because they never really turn completely off. Some printers don't have an "off" button, and are known to sap a lot of extra electricity from the system.

In the last 10 years I think I have had over 5 different mobile handsets and 7 different chargers. It would have been nice over the years to not to have to get a different one with each handset. Now with so many being left over, I am starting to consider starting a mobile handset charger collection or maybe even starting charger art.

Most packages incorporate suction cups for attachment to the windshield or dashboard of a car, particularly helpful with the windmill type of charger. Almost every solar power one of them I viewed could be used to recharge other accessories such as MP3 players, Kindle, iPods and various gaming devices. Some come with adapters for charging different devices and brands of receivers, so check in advance whether a specific one that will work with your particular receiver.

Most solar cell handset chargers allow for direct charging via your cars plug-in or an electrical outlet. This is by far the fastest way to charge a mobile handset; usually taking only half the time needed using the sun. Consumer reviews note that it is difficult to charge a handset using the car's dashboard, since the windshield interferes with the sun's rays; many are packaged with suction cups that allow for direct connection to the glass. Posters on Reddit's Gadget Guide seem to prefer using a 12V solar panel to power cell handsets on camping trips, forgoing the dedicated models altogether. On a more positive note, most of the chargers I saw could be used to recharge other mobile gadgets such as laptops, iPods and e-readers--but then, so can a 12V charging panel!




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