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Reviewed: Infinit Solar Backpack
Article by: Darren Griffin
Date: 6 May 2010
 Summer is coming and we're all praying for some sunshine I'm sure. If you are anything like me then you'll often find yourself carrying a number of gadgets, all requiring power.
That's fine for short jaunts away from the mains but what if you are away for a longer period and need the ability to recharge in the field? The obvious answer is a high capacity battery pack and that is why the solution from Infinit is a perfect fit.
Infinit have designed a rugged day sack type backpack that contains a large high-output photovoltaic (2.4 watts) solar panel and a high capacity lithium ion battery pack that can be recharged or topped up from the solar panel and comes with a range of connectors for most common phones, .MP3 players and SatNav's.
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 Posted by pjn on Thu May 06, 2010 5:32 pm |
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This seems like a great offer, and will replace my ailing PowerMonkey 
Has anyone tried buying one? I've just tried with both my Debit & Credit cards, but payment has been rejected both times. My bank are saying that nothing has reached them yet, so sounds like there could be an issue on the site instead?
Would be interested to see if anyone else has had problems - if not, I'll email Infinit to see if they know what the problem is.
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| Posted by Darren on Thu May 06, 2010 5:40 pm |
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| pjn Wrote: | This seems like a great offer, and will replace my ailing PowerMonkey
Has anyone tried buying one? I've just tried with both my Debit & Credit cards, but payment has been rejected both times. My bank are saying that nothing has reached them yet, so sounds like there could be an issue on the site instead?
Would be interested to see if anyone else has had problems - if not, I'll email Infinit to see if they know what the problem is. |
Hmm, I know at least one person has bought one via the offer earlier in the week as I'd mentioned the discount in a Twitter discussion about the solar pack so it 'was' working.
I'll try and contact them and see if there is an issue. Shame to miss out as it really is a blummin good pack and the battery and adapters alone would set you back £30+
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by Darren on Thu May 06, 2010 5:47 pm |
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Infinit have confirmed they have an issue with their Merchant Services provider. They're investigating as I write.
I'll post back when it's all working again.
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by pjn on Thu May 06, 2010 5:48 pm |
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Just had a response from Matt @ Infinit (great service... I literally emailed them 2 mins ago) and he's confirmed there's a possible issue with SagePay at the moment that should hopefully be remedied soon.
A big thumbs up to Infinit's customer service for such a quick response
Edit: you beat me to it!!
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| Posted by Darren on Thu May 06, 2010 6:29 pm |
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Just spoke with Mark. Frustratingly for them and us, the issue cannot be resolved until tomorrow morning when the 9-5ers return (don't you love Banks who just pull down the blinds at 5pm).
I'll annotate the review and will post back here as soon as they are back up.
As you can imagine, Infinit are less than happy at this issue arising now and potential loss of business but rest assured it is temporary and will be resolved as soon as possible tomorrow morning.
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by mrgrimsby on Thu May 06, 2010 10:25 pm |
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I think Darren is refering to me regarding the purchase of a backpack, I did not have a problem and the Backpack was here within two days of ordering so don't give up buying one try again tomorrow.
With the 30% discount this is a good bit of kit and well worth buying if you are an outdoors person.
Peter Bruce
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| Posted by Darren on Fri May 07, 2010 9:12 am |
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Matt has confirmed the issue is now resolved and order processing is working again.
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by Darren on Fri May 07, 2010 9:37 am |
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One point of clarification thanks to mrgrimsby.
The backpack that I reviewed was an early sample and was incorrectly supplied with a 2200mAh (Output 800mA) battery. Production bags come with a slightly smaller capacity (2000mAh) battery albeit one that has a higher rated output (800mA) so will charge your devices faster.
I have corrected my review to clarify this fact. Infinit's web site correctly states the battery supplied is 2000mAh and I had not spotted this disparity.
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by DeLorean on Fri May 07, 2010 10:17 am |
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If you live in the UK, you'll have to walk around on all fours to guarantee enough light reaches the solar panel
🔸🔸 Currently using TomTom GO 940 & Locus Map 🔸🔸 |
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| Posted by Darren on Fri May 07, 2010 10:26 am |
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| DeLorean Wrote: | | If you live in the UK, you'll have to walk around on all fours to guarantee enough light reaches the solar panel |
Gald to report that is far from the case, it is more than happy to charge in overcast daylight albeit slowly and works fin in moderate sunshine even in late April.
Darren Griffin |
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| Posted by BunnyBallerina on Fri May 07, 2010 10:37 am |
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Has anyone taken one of these through an airport security scanner yet?
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