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Half Off dual port USB portable solar charger

Discussion in 'Deals & Coupons' started by Rob Daman, Feb 28, 2018.

  1. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    cactushead

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    I didn't really need it, but I couldn't pass up a good deal! The build quality looks good, however, it did not work with my iPhone 6. I contacted the company and received the following response: ".... the issue you described is a general problem for all non-MFI charger. We cannot guarantee 100% compatibility but it would help if you are using an MFI cable to connect the solar panel with your phone."

    Unfortunately, the MFI (Made For iPhone/iPad) cable did not work. So if you are purchasing this to charge an Apple product, it may not work.
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    I think I have a 5 and it worked. You could also get a battery pack to charge then use that for the phone. An extra step, but I do this frequently when camping. Charge battery packs in the day to plug phone into at night.
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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    Rob Daman

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    I'm going to try my wife's 6 and see what it does. I didn't even know what a MFI was.

     
  4. Mar 28, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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    ok for $20, I ordered one and giving this a chance! thanks for posting the discount code!
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Damn it, the code still works.. now I'm tempted to buy one. How fast will this charge up a phone?
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Oh, I might have to pull the trigger. Was just comparing these the other day..dang enablers around here. It's on its way...lol
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    Damn just ordered one- but unlike my MANY other TW inspired purchases the wife will understand and use this one:thumbsup:
     
  8. Mar 28, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Rob Daman

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    Cool! Anytime

    I haven't tested on time to full charge but I'm sure someone will chime in.

    Nice!

    Haha. She can share the other port too.

     
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  9. Mar 28, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    Thanks, going to give this a try. I have a s9+, so we'll see.
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    Arrived today and charging the iphone now- definitely a good deal:thumbsup:
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    Awesome! which model iphone do you have btw?



     
  12. Mar 30, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    My old 5C is still alive!!! Wife keeps nagging me to get a new one but until this one dies i'm sticking with it.
     
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  13. Mar 30, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Mine came. But by the time I got home it got hazy out..do can't play with it.
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    Just cause it's hazy out doesn't mean you can't play with it. Oh wait wrong forum.
     
  15. Mar 30, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    :bananadance: lol
     
  16. Mar 30, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    Been looking for something like this for a while now, so i picked it up. Thank you for sharing.
     
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  17. Apr 4, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    Got mine today, tested it out in bright sunlight, charge time (showed in phone screen) was equal to the new 2018 Samsung wireless charger, with s9+ phone battery at 90%. I'll run the phone battery down and test again.

    Impressed so far.
     
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  18. Apr 4, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    ohhh nice! that's really good. thanks for sharing.

     
  19. Apr 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    Thanks for posting the charger.
     
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  20. Apr 4, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    Just tested with battery at 85%, sunny but clouds, still charged same rate as my wireless fast charger.
     
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