[SOLVED] About the solar portable charger

[Panda]

Hello everybody

I'm posting to find out if I need to return my product.
I received today this article

It works but seems to have a small defect: the switch of the lamp is too deep it would take large nails or even a toothpick to activate it

So I would like to know if it's "normal" or if I was unlucky ...

ps: for information, tested on a GPS because my phone (Motorola V220) has too small a socket, grrr!

[Woodcutter]

In my opinion, the forum is not the place to talk about the products in the shop: it would be better to speak directly to Christine or Christophe.

[Panda]

I sent a message via the store contact form ...

[Christophe]

We have received the message and will respond to it the same as below:

a) This product is sold as a solar charger and not a solar lamp, it is clearly stated that this is a "bonus" on the product sheet: https://www.econologie.com/shop/solaire-photovoltaique-c-35

I quote:

Very high duration (70h) integrated LED solar flashlight with 2 integrated white LEDs usable as emergency lighting (opening a door, car ...)

b) The button is not smaller than the other ON / OFF button and, with my big fingers, I have no problem handling it. Saus if there is a specific problem with your charger?

c) If this posed a definitive problem, return the product to us according to our general conditions of sale, details are in the email.

[Panda]

Thank you for your answer, I know this lamp is a bonus and I bought this product for what it is above all: a charger.

From your answer, I conclude that my product really has a defect because even with my little fingers, I cannot trigger it.

[Yes]

Hello,

I would like to know if you are happy with the solar charger. I am interested in this product but I am afraid that it will not be very effective and that I will put it in the closet for the benefit of the classic charger of the laptop.

Are the charging times correct, i.e. equivalent to the charger connected to the mains

The laptop I use is this: Motorola w230 and the power of its charger is 2.75W (5V / 550mA).

Thank you

[Christophe]

The interest of this product is not to replace the mains charger but to supplement it from time to time ... and especially to have a "campaign" charger or emergency replacement ... Depending on the use whether you use your mobile phone and the sun, it is not at all certain that the charger can have enough energy.

Since it takes about 8 hours of sunshine to recharge the full internal battery ...

[Panda]

I'm happy with it, but I confirm Christophe's answer: it's a backup charger to supplement, not to replace. Besides the sun right now ...

To be stored in the glove box or in the hiking / camping bag

[Yes]

Thank you for your answers, I think I will let myself be tempted, it can always be used ... for mountain walks ... or long trips ... or even camping ...; D