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MTBMaven 06-08-08 10:52 PM
Handheld Wind Recharger
 
Looks interesting, they sell an optional bike adapter.
http://www.hymini.com/html/HYmini.html
Review: http://practicaltravelgear.blogspot....d-charger.html

http://bp3.blogger.com/_XWR3baLNCnw/...200/hymini.jpg

Pedaleur 06-08-08 11:51 PM
It's a battery with a TINY wind turbine attached as a gimmick.

Worthless.

MTBMaven 06-09-08 06:32 AM
Originally Posted by Pedaleur (Post 6845483)
It's a battery with a TINY wind turbine attached as a gimmick.

Worthless.
Is that based on any personal experience with the product? The guy reviewing the product seems like a pretty reputable travel writer.

Pedaleur 06-09-08 08:58 AM
Originally Posted by MTBMaven (Post 6846208)
Is that based on any personal experience with the product? The guy reviewing the product seems like a pretty reputable travel writer.
No personal experience.

Note:

"With conventional 110-220 wall plug, HYmini takes at least 4 hours to fully charge. It depends on the environmental condition and the number of solar battery you have, Solar batteries can potentially fully charge HYmini’s internal battery."

"Note: Wind generator is designed as a supplemental source, hence can not fully charge HYmini."

In other words, it take 4 hours to charge from an outlet, which is much more powerful than even the optimum wind or solar input.

Spend your money on an extra battery.


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