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8 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Charges even in indirect sunlight. LEDs indicate charge level. Available in six colors.
Kind of bulky. Obviously won't work if your iPhone spends most of its time in your pocket or bag.
If you’re outdoors regularly or have a secure sunny spot nearby where you can leave your phone during the day, the Surge could quite easily replace the nightly ritual of plugging your iPhone in to charge--or at least let you get through the day withou...
Abstract: If a battery cradle is an insurance policy for when you exhaust your iPhone’s internal battery, then a battery cradle with a solar panel on the back like Novothink’s new Solar Surge is like insurance for your insurance; if you’re going to burn throug...
Can charge via USB or Sunlight, can hook to a backpack, keep your iPhone going after the world ends
Takes a really long time to charge fully via solar, charging LEDs are not all that accurate Every time you submit our site, an Angel gets its wings.
Priced at $79.99, Novothink’s Surge is certainly more versatile than your average iPhone charger, and no more bulky or heavy than the competition. Not only can the Surge charge via USB, as most cases, but its ability to be charged via the sun makes it...
Can more than double battery life when fully charged, Unique Solar Planner app, Can sync iPhone with iTunes without removing charger, Multiple color options
Somewhat bulky, Relatively expensive, Takes a long time to charge
This slick-looking solar charger/case more than doubles your iPhone’s battery life, but it needs more time in the sun than the competition.
Abstract: Solar energy is a green energy, and it boggles the mind why America has failed to harness this energy source in any viable fashion. While consumer electronics manufacturers continue to push "green" as a clever marketing gimmick, other companies are ac...
The NovoThink Surge is a nifty case that protects your device from damage from falls and adds a convenient solar charger that can power you up in a bind. The only bad thing about the NovoThink Surge is that it adds lots of bulk to the iPhone. ...
Abstract: Just in time for Earth Day, we took our iPhone 3GS for a little outing out in the sun with the Novothink Surge Solar Charger. This attractive 2.8-ounce case is available in six colors, and covers the back, bottom, and most of the sides of an iPhone 3G ...
Abstract: That said, I do have a few niggling complaints. For starters, remembering to always take my phone out of my pocket and place it in direct sunlight when not in use to keep up a good charge is a bit of a chore. Also, while there..