Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered for iPod and iPhone - (NSP500B)

• Power: 72 square inch enhanced monocrystal solar panel, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, charges iPod and iPhone
• Protect with: Rubberized end caps and anti-glare tinted iPod chamber
• 8 speaker drivers (2x tweeter, 2x woofer, 4x passive radiator)
• 22W output with bass boost
• Remote control storage and removable gel-cushioned carrying strap

I have owned other Eton products, (They manufacture crank radios for emergency, weather and shortwave radios etc..) Even so, when I got this from Amazon I was impressed at how the box that this comes in is is constructed, you can store the radio back into the box when not in use.. neat!

It comes with an AC charger, a carry strap and a remote.

I tried the solar panel right off to see how it charges, I put it out in the sun and the "o" in the "Soulra" lights up red to show that it is charging. After 5 hours I brought it in and it was pretty much fully charged.

**** Yes.. as others has said, the inside of the docking station does get warm-to-hot. It was in the full sun at about 85-90 degrees for about 5 hours so maybe putting it out in the blazing sun WITH the iPod in it and the dock port door closed to charge is not a good idea.

However; the cover for the docking port does open up, If in the sun I would leave that open, to let air get to the Ipod (They have it that you can close it to make it splash resistant. )****

I have used this with both an iPhone 3 and an older Nano iPod. They both worked great with the unit! The remote is pretty basic Power, Volume, tracks, pause etc..

The size is about the size of a pocketbook, (matter of fact they show the strap and a woman carrying it LIKE a pocketbook) and it weighs 7 pounds.

Ok.. what about the sound?? One word AMAZING ! 8 speakers, 20 watts and base boost really work perfect, I TRIED to overload the speakers with bass boost on.. nope didn't distort!

Don't you hate when you get a system that you CAN'T turn all the way up because the amp is too strong (or the speakers too weak) for their own system. But not with this! Crisp clear and loud!

I wanted to wait and try this for a while and they really try it out for a full run before doing the review.

I had this playing all day today (Labor Day) I had it outside in a partly sunny day and turned it off about an our ago, so it was going about 11AM to about 10PM and I never plugged it in so yeah, this can hold a charge and the sun can KEEP it charged!

As a side note, you can also have this charge the iPod or iPhone while it is docked so that doesn't die either! (You can also turn this off)

I really think this is a Extremely nice docking station that really delivers!

(The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that there is no storage area except a holder for the remote. so a carry bag for the radio and AC charge and to protect the panels would of made this 5 stars )

Buy Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered for iPod and iPhone - (NSP500B) Now

I bought this for a two week camping trip and overall was very happy with it. The sound is really good, can get loud without distortion and I only had the battery die once in two weeks. There are only two things that I would comment on that were slightly negative. There is an on/off switch on the side labeled "Charge". It's really just an annoyance because you should always turn it off after you turn the power button off or it will drain the battery to charge the ipod. If you turn the "Charge" to off you can not play music. I even called Eton as this sounded like a defect but they told me that it was how it works? Personally I'd rather have a half charged iPod then a dead boom box so what should be a simple push button to turn it off became a three step process (you need to remove a rubber plug to get to the other switch). The other thing was the buttons on the top are covered with rubber, the rubber came off after the first week and I tore it trying to push it back in, not a problem as they are replacing it but I am a bit annoyed that it's looking like I will be out of a boom box for 2 weeks. Seems to me like they should have sent the new one out ASAP instead of making the customer wait so long. Shipping UPS less then 20miles should be like next day so wondering why the wait...

Read Best Reviews of Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered for iPod and iPhone - (NSP500B) Here

I use the Eton sound system with my i-phone. I teach elementary PE and play music inside/outside. The students enjoy the music and it motivates them to work harder. It's solar and I don't need an electrical outlet (it can be plugged in) or batteries (cost saving). This system is compact and the sound is loud and clear. It was recommended by another teacher and it's the best investment I made for my profession and personal use.

Want Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered for iPod and iPhone - (NSP500B) Discount?

I simply love this speaker! it recharges and plays great!! only problem is this is the second one to break on me. Both only lasted about 3 months. The first one I purchased in December of 2010, this one would recharge but the connecter to the ipod lost connection and would not read. We remedied this by leaving an ipod in and not taking it out for other uses when we replaced our Soulra just in June of 2011!! The second one just stopped recharging!?! Come on! Okay guys get your product marketable to last a few years and you have a best seller!! Thanks

Save 21% Off

I bought this to last during my 5 day camping trip on a Vermont island. I have been trying it out at home and so far it is great quality, only problem is, the skip track button hasn't been working with any of my ipods (all 4 nano generations) I will be trying it with a brand new ipod classic. I like it, great product, I would buy it again, although I wonder if skip track is broken?