{"wikiid":17027,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Solio CLASSIC2","revisionid":1396340,"contents_raw":"== Background ==\n\nThe Solio CLASSIC2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger is the sequel device to the Solio CLASSIC. The Solio CLASSIC2 is a battery pack that is either charged by the sun, wall outlet or USB devices. The battery pack can charge small electrical devices through means of a USB cable.\n\nSolio was founded a decade ago with its creation of a pocket-sized solar battery. Solio's goal is to provide people with an easy-to-use energy source. In 2012 and 2013, Solio assisted in creating a solar-service business in Kenya. Households in Kenya can rent a solar power and light kit for a cheap price.\n\n== Identification ==\n\nYou can identify the Solio CLASSIC2 by the fan-like array of three solar panels. It folds up into a compact shell and is easy to transport. It has a gray casing and a white frame that surrounds each solar panel. The brand logo is stamped into the case. You can find the model and serial number of your portable solar charger on the original packaging box.\n\n== Specifications ==\n\n++Connections++\n\n***''To Charge The Device'***: Micro-USB\n\n***''To Charge Electronics With the Device''***: USB\n\n++Power++\n\n***''Max Wattage''***: 5 Watts\n\n***''Discharge Rate''***: Fixed 5V, 1,000mA\n\n***''Charge Rate''***\n\n''via Wall'': 6 hours 15 min\n\n''via USB'': 6 hours 15 min\n\n''via Solar'': 8-10 hours\n\n***Battery***: 3.7V\/3,200mAh Li-Poly - User replaceable at end of life (average 3 years)\n\n++Play Time++\n\n* 1 full CLASSIC2 battery provides the following power:\n* 15 hours of Talk Time or 675 hours Standby Time based on iPhone 4\n* 15 hours of Talk Time or 616 hours Standby Time based on Motorola Droid\n* 11 hours of Talk Time or 3103 hours of Standby Time based on HTC EVO\n* 137 hours of music or 24 hours of video based on iPod Touch 4th Gen\n* 8 hours of operation based on Garmin Nuvi 850\n\n***Weight\/Dims***\n\n5.8in x 2.8in. x 1.4in - 10.1 oz.\n\n++Comes with++\n\n* Micro-USB to USB Cable - For charging the CLASSIC2 via USB port\/USB port wall adapter, can also be used as a charging cord for Micro-USB devices.\n* Pencil - Insert the pencil through the center of the CLASSIC2 to easily prop towards the sun.\n\n== Additional Resources ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear-item\/gear-review-solio-classic2-solar-charger\/|Solio Classic 2 Review on Backpacker|new_window=true]\n* [link|http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SolioBetterEnergy|Solio Youtube Page|new_window=true]\n* [link|http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solio-Classic2-Battery-Charger-Silver\/dp\/B007S3KXDQ\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384903460&sr=8-1&keywords=solio+classic2|Solio Amazon]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Solio CLASSIC2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger is the sequel device to the Solio CLASSIC. The Solio CLASSIC2 is a battery pack that is either charged by the sun, wall outlet or USB devices. The battery pack can charge small electrical devices through means of a USB cable."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Solio was founded a decade ago with its creation of a pocket-sized solar battery. Solio's goal is to provide people with an easy-to-use energy source. In 2012 and 2013, Solio assisted in creating a solar-service business in Kenya. Households in Kenya can rent a solar power and light kit for a cheap price."}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"You can identify the Solio CLASSIC2 by the fan-like array of three solar panels. It folds up into a compact shell and is easy to transport. It has a gray casing and a white frame that surrounds each solar panel. The brand logo is stamped into the case. 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The Solio CLASSIC2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger is the sequel device to the Solio CLASSIC. The Solio CLASSIC2 is a battery pack that is either charged by the sun, wall outlet or USB devices. The battery pack can charge small electrical devices through means of a USB cable.<\/p>\n\n

Solio was founded a decade ago with its creation of a pocket-sized solar battery. Solio's goal is to provide people with an easy-to-use energy source. In 2012 and 2013, Solio assisted in creating a solar-service business in Kenya. Households in Kenya can rent a solar power and light kit for a cheap price.<\/p>\n\n

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Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

You can identify the Solio CLASSIC2 by the fan-like array of three solar panels. It folds up into a compact shell and is easy to transport. It has a gray casing and a white frame that surrounds each solar panel. The brand logo is stamped into the case. You can find the model and serial number of your portable solar charger on the original packaging box.<\/p>\n\n

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Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Connections<\/ins><\/p>\n\n

''To Charge The Device'<\/strong>: Micro-USB<\/p>\n\n

To Charge Electronics With the Device<\/em><\/strong>: USB<\/p>\n\n

Power<\/ins><\/p>\n\n

Max Wattage<\/em><\/strong>: 5 Watts<\/p>\n\n

Discharge Rate<\/em><\/strong>: Fixed 5V, 1,000mA<\/p>\n\n

Charge Rate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

via Wall<\/em>: 6 hours 15 min<\/p>\n\n

via USB<\/em>: 6 hours 15 min<\/p>\n\n

via Solar<\/em>: 8-10 hours<\/p>\n\n

Battery<\/strong>: 3.7V\/3,200mAh Li-Poly - User replaceable at end of life (average 3 years)<\/p>\n\n

Play Time<\/ins><\/p>\n\n