Voltaic Launches New Generator Solar Laptop Charger

Wow check this thing out, it’s a solar charger for your laptop and the charge to power ratio isn’t bad, it gets you 45 minutes of power for your laptop for every hour in the sun! It can not only charge your laptop but tablets and phones too. It has a built-in battery that can store the charge in case you’re in the dark and it can be charged via a wall charger as well. Price is a bit high at $399, but I think it might be worth really.

Voltaic Systems today introduced a complete redesign of its Generator Solar Laptop Charger, featuring 16.8 Watts of rugged solar power, a 60 Watt-hour universal laptop battery and a streamlined, protective case. The new Generator is now also more affordable at $399.

Designed for mobile workers on the move, the Generator provides up to 45 minutes of laptop runtime for every hour in the sun. It will power most modern laptops, tablets, professional digital cameras, and smart-phones. Even when solar charging is not an option, the internal battery holds enough power to more than double the runtime on many laptops and can also be re-charged from the included wall charger.

“Laptops are getting more efficient, but still have relatively short battery lives compared to tablets and phones.” said Shayne McQuade, CEO of Voltaic Systems. “Having a 16 Watt solar panel and a high-capacity universal battery with you wherever you go means you don’t have to be constantly tethered to the grid.”

16 Watts of Power for Fast Charging
Integrated into the front of the Generator is a rugged 16.8 Watt solar panel. Run times will vary by laptop, but these high-efficiency monocrystalline cells will power a MacBook Air for 45 minutes after 60 minutes in the sun. The cells are encased in a clear, UV and scratch resistant coating, and backed by a rigid aluminum composite material. The panel is waterproof and built to withstand the abuse of everyday use.

Stylish Briefcase
The Generator is designed to store and manage a wide range of electronics. It has 575 cubic inches of storage space, a padded laptop sleeve, a document sleeve and plenty of mesh pockets for adapters and cables. The case is molded and padded to further protects laptops, and it comes with a removable shoulder strap. Just as importantly, a careful focus on design has produced a good looking bag that would not look out of place in the office.

High Output, Dual-Port Battery
The included V60 battery has 60 Watt hours of capacity, larger than most laptop batteries. It will also charge tablets up to 2 times and smart-phones up to 8 times. The battery has two output ports: one for charging laptops and other 12-18V devices, and USB port for charging phones, tablets and other 5V devices.

Accessories for MacBooks and Digital Cameras
The Generator can become a MacBook Solar Charger with the addition of Apple’s airline adapter. To solar charge digital cameras, users can select from a range of optional camera cradles to connect and charge their DSLR battery.

Pricing and Availability
The Generator is available today at http://www.voltaicsystems.com/generator and through retail partners for $399. Key features and specifications include:
+ 16.8 Watts solar power – panel available in silver or charcoal
+ 60 Watt hour battery with 5V/2A, 12V/4A, 16V/3.5A and 19V/3A output
+ Charging cables with 5 standard phone and universal adapters and 10 standard laptop adapters to connect to most handheld electronics
+ 18" wide x 13" wide x 3.5" deep
+ About 5 pounds including solar panels and battery
+ Waterproof fabric manufactured from recycled PET

Voltaic was founded in 2004 to develop energy solutions using environmentally-intelligent designs. For more information please visit http://www.voltaicsystems.com,