> > Reading the specs on this device, I can't see how this
> > can power the Newt...If the Newt uses a 7W ~7V
> > adapter, the iSun only puts out 2.2W at 7.6V. I would
> > think at most you would get some battery charging at
> > extremly slow speeds!
>This is completly right. I think all solar panels are useful where it is
>sunny and the panel is mounted somewhere exposed to the sun and where no
>other source of electricity is available. I think of a sailboat but even
>there one has probably a small generator. Another application would be
>hiking during several days and far from mains and with the need of GPS
>navigation or other radio comm.
>--
>With best regards / Viele Gruesse
>
>Marco Mailand
Owww yesss and i will be sailing in Greece next september...
taking my new 2100 with all bells and whistles, checking the weather
forecast in what is near to paradise...
Would be great to use a solar panel as the little boat doesnt have
other means of charging batteries.
barb
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