A company/distributor known as Quirky, which puts devices from independent inventors to the spotlight, is featuring the Ray on their catalog. The Ray is different than most chargers as it has a very powerful suction cup to hold it to where the sun shines the most: on glass. It also has a tilting kickstand that supports multiple positions to capture the sun.
The Ray has a compact battery that can store enough energy to fully charge a cellular phone. It has a USB port for easy charging, and these USB cords can be tucked for storage into the kickstand when folded closed.
Measuring more or less 2½ inches square, the image that really grabbed our attention was the one where it’s clinging to an airplane window. Considering that you will have your cellular phone in airplane mode anyway, you might as well take advantage of the downtime and charge it. Hopefully, the passengers next to you won’t think it is rude if you block their view.
You should be able to get the Ray on the Qurikywebsite for about US$39.99.
Scott Snowden
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