PV Gap

Dianne Said:

I'm looking for a good portable solar charger that will work for my hp mini notebook.?

We Answered:

Where there is internet access, there is usually power. Are you sure that there isn't a place to plug in your charger?

If there is no internet, then maybe what you would really be using the notebook for is to take notes, and I'm sure you're already taking an actual paper notebook to do that. If you really want to take electronic notes, I suppose you could take a PDA like an old Palm 3, and also take extra AAA batteries.

Maybe the best thing is to ask the leader of your dig what they normally do.

Gordon Said:

What is the best portable way to charge my ipod touch?

We Answered:

My answer is an external battery pack. I have one that takes four AA batteries. Make sure that these are Li-Ion rechargables, to help perserve the environment.

The one that I have can charge my iPod fully within two hours, and can do this twice on one full set of batteries. Not a 100% renewable power source, but the rechargable batteries come close ^^