Powertraveller Solargorilla review
in Peripherals
Verdict
A good idea, but very expensive once you factor in the necessary battery pack.
Review Date: 16 Sep 2008
Reviewed By: Matthew Sparkes
Price when reviewed: £119 (£137 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
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Not expensive
Hi Matthew,
I am glad I read your article, I am considering buying a SolarGorilla. Now I understand the Amazon reviews where people sent it back, completely disillusioned - you need both the Solar and Power gorillas! I had not figured that out from their website!
However, I just want to comment about price. All other solar chargers for laptops cost about 650 dollars or over 400 pounds, so why do you feel the Gorilla set is expensive? The others apparently are not flawless either, even at the higher price.
Any idea about the best system? I have a netbook, so should be able to trickle and fully charge.
Thanks again!
Caroline
By Travellerxxxc on 29 Jul 2010 
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