New Solar Powered Charger from Scosche: solBAT II

Scosche just announced a new solar powered charger and back-up battery device – the solBAT II. It works with almost any handheld device that can be charged via a USB cable and has two lights on it which let you know when the solBAT II it is charging from the sun or a USB cable (red), and when it is passing that stored energy to a handheld (green) like a Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or PSP.

The solBAT II's lithium ion battery has a capacity of 1500mA and an output of 5V, so it charges USB powered devices at the same rate as a wall charger. When fully powered a solBAT II can charge a mobile phone up to two times, making it a great battery backup solution when traveling.

"The solBAT II is a great way to charge your devices using the free, renewable power of the sun," said Kas Alves, executive vice president of Scosche Industries. "It is the perfect accessory for powering outdoor adventures or can keep your iPhone topped off while you watch your favorite movie on a long flight."

The solBAT II comes with a windshield mount and a universal carabineer mount. It is available now for just $29.99.