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ETON Soulra solar iPod dock video review

#167 | 2:51 |

Gadget TV

Monday October 25, 2010

Harness the sun's rays for important things like charging your iPhone or iPod and, of course, for rocking out. The Soulra is a rugged iPod and fully iPhone compatible dock. A flip-up door hides the 30-pin connector and a large solar panel used to charge the lithium ion battery, which is then used to keep the tunes going through the night while still charging your iDevice.

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Show Notes

Eton Soulra solar charging iPod / iPhone dock
$199

- Solar panel flips up and allows you to trickle charge the lithium ion battery or charge your iPhone and play music while using less of the Soulra's battery.

- On battery power alone, you get about four hours out of the Soulra.

- That number approximately doubles in bright sunlight with the solar panel flipped up.

- Sound is good but not great; gets distorted when you're pushing the high end.

- Splashproof and ruggedized design.

- Includes a line-in input on the back.

- Can also be charged via the included wall adapter.

- Buttons atop the Soulra can be used to navigate through music and change volume without having to touch your iPod or iPhone.

- Includes a similarly rugged looking remote.

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