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8000mAh Dual USB Solar Power Bank w 6 LED Light $8.99USD/$11.81AUD @ TinyDeal Mobile Site

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8000mAh Dual USB Solar Power Bank w 6 LED Light $8.99USD/$11.81AUD @ TinyDeal Mobile Site
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Jackal on 04/04/2016 - 17:14 tinydeal.com (370 clicks)
Last edited 04/04/2016 - 21:12 by 2 other users

Potentially useful to power capacitor dash cams when parked?

Also good for camping I guess.

Not sure how accurate 8000mAh is, but at this price, worth a try!

EDIT: $8.99USD on mobile site

Product Specifications:
Color: Black, Green, Blue
Capacity: 8000mAh
Suit for: Smartphone
Type: Dual USB
Electric Core Type: Solar Powered
Feature: Flashlight, LED Indicator
Input Voltage: 5.0 V
Input Current: 1.0 A
Output Voltage: 5.0 V
Output Current: 2 x 1A
Solar Charging: 5 V / 200 mA
LED Power: 2.4 W
Size: 143 x 72 x 12 mm / 5.63 x 2.83 x 0.47 inch
Net Weight: 153 g / 5.4 oz

Product Features:
High capacity lithium polymer battery, charged by solar power or via the USB port
With LED indicator light to show the battery charging status and the battery power display
With 12 LED lights, you can adjust brightness(strong, moderate, flash), the the LED flashlight works perfectly in darkness
Strong shockproof and drop resistant, portable and practical
Dual USB charging ports that can allow you to charge two devices at the same time

Electrical & Electronics 8000mAh Power Bank

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  • spackbace on 04/04/2016 - 17:19

    http://www.tinydeal.com/8000mah-dual-usb-solar-power-bank-w-…

    It's AU$13.04

    Got a coupon?

    • Jackal on 04/04/2016 - 17:52

      Via app?

      I got mine for $8.99USD

      On my mobile site still shows price as 8.99 also

  • Tutien87 on 04/04/2016 - 17:25

    Anyone have one of these? Thoughts?

    • pointless martyr on 04/04/2016 - 17:28

      bright light!

      • llama on 04/04/2016 - 18:42

        But don't let them get wet!

    • xlimit on 04/04/2016 - 19:27
      +2

      Tried 2 of these. Both times the battery expanded after leaving it to charge in the sun, less than a month of use.

      Not worth the size and money if you ask me.

      • Mitchel on 04/04/2016 - 19:37
        +1

        My experience also.

        Hot sun + rechargeable battery = poor results.

        Good idea in the lab, doesn't work well in the field.

      • Jackal on 04/04/2016 - 20:49

        Was the charge capacity at least reasonable once plugged into DC?

        Anywhere close to 8000mAh?

    • scrimshaw on 04/04/2016 - 19:51

      Here's a review
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EZDd29Id-A

      It's a pile o' junk!

      • Jackal on 04/04/2016 - 20:47

        Conclusion was that it's quite a neat little unit…

        • effgee on 04/04/2016 - 21:20

          mechanically "neat", but not waterproof at all, he's only talking about the appearance of the enclosure.
          Electrically it's a nightmare - no voltage limiting when charging a LiPo is asking for fireworks.

  • indianregulator on 04/04/2016 - 17:28

    not sure how effective these solar powerbanks are, but for 12 bucks i might give it a go

    • Mitchel on 04/04/2016 - 19:40
      +1

      Just buy a regular charger for about $20 and you'll have a better experience.

  • kwchaz on 04/04/2016 - 17:28
    +2

    I've got one of these (from eBay), and there is no way they have 8000mAh. It might have 1500mAh if you're really pushing it.

    The solar charge will also not completely charge in a full day, I had to top it up via DC.

    If you're looking for an el cheapo to tether onto your backup (and your device inside said backup), this could work. If you're actually wanting a proper power bank or solar charging solution, don't bother, you need something much bigger - I have a Ravpower 15W, which is a folding set. Yes, it's much bigger, yes it isn't a powerbank, BUT it is a quality solar panel into which I can plug a quality power bank as well as a second device.

    EDIT: This might be more suitable: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Solar-Charger-Reviews/Instapar…

    The product I have: http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Charger-Foldable-Portable-Tec…

      • mobo on 04/04/2016 - 18:18

        $70!!

      • kwchaz on 05/04/2016 - 08:53

        Suaoki have some nice products in their line, so if this is as good as their floating water bottle light (also solar powered), $70 isn't a bad buy.

        • cheepwun on 05/04/2016 - 10:09

          Most companies putting their obnoxious logos on these devices are just rebranding operators. You can get them from many sellers without the logos. Identical product.

        • kwchaz on 05/04/2016 - 10:37

          @cheepwun:

          Indeed, though some brands want to only put their names on products that actually work, as well as applying better QC than the typical run of the mill generic. That, and how do you propose someone find said unbranded product…?

        • cheepwun on 05/04/2016 - 14:01
          +1

          Indeed, though some brands want to only put their names on products that actually work, as well as applying better QC than the typical run of the mill generic.

          I can think of many rebrandists but none come to mind in the above category. Maybe I have been on ebay buying from Chinese stores for too long.

          That, and how do you propose someone find said unbranded product…?

          Look carefully at another one and compare pictures (and stated specs). If it is the same, chances are it is the same. Especially in this product category (solar chargers) where there aren't any 'elite' brands that conmmand a premium where counterfeit is a problem. I bought from one brand once that had mere stickers put on its products that were super-easy to peel off.

        • kwchaz on 06/04/2016 - 08:19

          @cheepwun:

          Anker, Aukey and Tronsmart. Anker more so, Aukey less so.

    • Jackal on 04/04/2016 - 20:52

      When you say using an elcheapo to tether up to a backup, do you mean using this to charge another separate power bank?

      Can it charge other items and recharge simultaneously?

      • kwchaz on 05/04/2016 - 08:52

        I'm not really sure, I gave it to someone else after I deduced it couldn't charge my 2800mAh device to completion (got to maybe half). One would hope it could work as a passthrough at the least, though I doubt it will charge itself and another device (too slow).

  • Russ on 04/04/2016 - 18:22
    +2

    Potentially useful to power capacitor dash cams when parked?

    Please don't try to use it like this. The air temperature inside a parked car can reach 70 degrees. Imagine how hot a black-coloured item will get, sitting in full sun, when the air temperature around it is 70 degrees.

    I have had some black plastic items partially melt from being on the dash, it really does get that hot. It would be dangerous to let the power bank get that hot, because of the batteries it contains.

    • llama on 04/04/2016 - 18:45

      Imagine how hot a black-coloured item will get, sitting in full sun, when the air temperature around it is 70 degrees.

      You are forgetting that the product is DESIGNED to be placed in the full sun.

      If it's not suitable for use inside a car, then it's not suitable for use outside the car either.

      • Mitchel on 04/04/2016 - 19:39
        +3

        The Titanic was designed not to sink.

        From my experience I will stick to mains charged batteries.

      • Diji1 on 05/04/2016 - 00:22

        Fine have fun with that!

  • cheepwun on 04/04/2016 - 18:43
    +1

    Absolute rubbish.

    • the unit's claimed storage capacity is a nice joke to tell to friends
    • heat is the enemy of Li-Ion/Li-Polymer batteries. This unit would be great if you want that undersized battery of dubious origin to not last as well

    If you want to charge when on-the-go, the (far larger) flip-out solar panels costing 65-ish dollars are the only half-decent option for semi-portable charging. And even then, ideally with a large-ish (real) USB battery bank to store the energy (placed well out of heat sources)

    As usual, I will refrain from saying what I really think about TinyDeal. But suffice to say, I have had some 'experience'.

    • Diji1 on 05/04/2016 - 00:22

      Did he touch you up?

  • datafellows on 04/04/2016 - 19:32
    +1

    Don't buy solar charging batteries, the solar panel is next to useless.

  • scrimshaw on 04/04/2016 - 19:46
    +2

    The concept of solar charging lithium ion batteries isn't all that practical when you consider that:

    1. You really need a large surface area to have a decently sized solar panel to charge the powerbank in a single day (folding designs would help, but that makes the powerbank very cumbersome).

    2. Lithium batteries degrade very quickly if exposed to high temperatures. Putting a black coloured light and heat absorbing panel on it makes the issue worse…

    Put two and two together and you have a pretty lousy product..

    • Diji1 on 05/04/2016 - 00:25
      -2

      Surprise! This device does not use lithium ion batteries.

      • Mitchel on 06/04/2016 - 10:06

        From Wiki:

        LiPo cells are affected by the same problems as other lithium-ion cells. This means that overcharge, over-discharge, over-temperature, short circuit, crush and nail penetration may all result in a catastrophic failure, including the pouch rupturing, the electrolyte leaking, and fire.[20]

        So, what scrimshaw wrote still stands. Sunlight isn't your friend here.

  • gccmelb on 04/04/2016 - 20:28

    Potentially useful to power capacitor dash cams when parked?

    The strength of light coming through a windscreen is reduced significantly.

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