[NTLK] Solio charger and Newton?

Scott,

I have the Solio charger (not the Magnesium model). I use it with my
Nokia N800, and it works well, though it does take all day to charge.
It's a good product, well built.

I have not tried it with my Newton, I haven't had the need for it. But
-- the Solio probably will not be ideal. It charges through the solar
panels or using a USB port. USB is only 5 volts, and therefore, the
Solio must run at lower than 5 volts. The Newton needs 7.5 volts (well
7 is actually good enough). Anyway, that means it will only partially
charge the Newton. And, my solio did not come with an adapter that fits
the Newton.

Allen

--
>From: Scott Hoffman <hoffo@mac.com>
>Subject: [NTLK] Solio charger and Newton?
>Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 11:54:19 -0700
>Hello again,
>       It was asked a while back if anyone used the Freeloader solar  
>charger with the Newton, and I don't recall
>anyone having any experience with it.
>       My Freeloader has long since broken and I'd like to replace it  
>with a new Solio Magnesium charger - does
>anyone on the list have one and use it?  Any experiences with them?
>       Thanks,       Scott
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