Re: [NTLK] Solar Powered Newton

From: Mark Rollins (mark_at_mrollins.com)
Date: Sun Mar 10 2002 - 17:15:27 EST


Subject: Re: [NTLK] Solar Powered Newton
From: Rich Lindsay <rich_at_www.thisoldnewt.com>

Yes - I had to splice on a plug from as dead power adapter, as it's
bult-in plugs are too big.
Puts out about 8V with a full sun exposure. I usually use it to recharge
AAs at the same time.
Great unit for the price.

>You say you safely plugged your newt into this?

>> A lot of the 3rd party stuff that exists (KISS panels) are expensive.
>> I paid 20$ for an ICP Battery Saver PowerPack. It'll charge AA batts
>>via solar, or power an MP2100 via an adapter. It's about the size of 2
>>"Game Boy Color" devices.
>
>> And lo and behold, there's a Web link =20
>> http://www.alfenterprises.com/savpwr.htm

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