I've used these solar LED lights for reading at night for over a year. There are three models and I have one of each -- the Heavy Duty Compact model, the Compact model and the Mini, which I attach with Velcro to my backpack and then to my bike helmet when I need it for night riding. On full brightness, the Mini lasts 12 hours (recharge time is advertised as 7 hours).The Heavy Duty charges completely in 10 hours and, at full brightness, gives 12+ hours of light, while the Compact charges completely in 6 hours and, at full brightness, gives 12+ hours of light.
I've never run the lights until battery drain so I can't speak to recharge from zero. I use them for reading at night so that is usually only an hour or two a night and they are always connected to the solar panels in my south facing window.
I took all three lights on vacation to Jamaica last December, and used each of them except for the Mini (no biking). After the trip, I gave two sets of friends the extra lights I'd bought. Both couples like these lights, too.
They also offer a variety of connectors, which work with all models of the lights, that allow you to charge your phone, camera, computer, etc. I bought all to test for compatibility and found it to be a very good system (although at $20 a pop the connectors are a little pricey). It's worth noting, I use them only for demo purposes. I haven't tried to run my computer, for instance, on the Compact model.
I settled on this brand because they were the first I'd seen with a natural form factor. They looked sleek and useful and have turned out to be all that I expected. The only quibble I have is that there's a light sensor that will not allow the lamps to go on in the daytime. I'd prefer a switch so that I can decide when to turn them on or off without being overridden by the sensor. Still haven't seen anything that is comparable on the market.
Gotta tell ya, it makes me feel good to use these things. Finally, after all these years, this renter has one room that is solar powered. They made me an honest solar advocate, somebody who not only talks the talk but walks the walk as well.
-- George Mokray
Newlite Portable, Solar LED Lights
$29-75 (depending on model)
Available from Kansas Windpower
Manufactured by Newlite
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Newlite 便携式太阳能台灯
我使用这些太阳能LED台灯在晚间阅读有一年多的时间了。有三种型号，每一种我都有一个－－重任袖珍型，袖珍型和迷你型，我用尼龙扣把迷你型放在我的背包上，然后再放在自行车的保护帽上来方便晚间骑车。在开足灯光时，迷你型可持续12个小时（建议的再充电时间是7个小时）。重任型可以在需要充电整整10小时，并且在开足灯光时，可以持续12个多小时，而袖珍型需要充电整整6小时，并且在开足灯光时，也可以持续12个多小时。
我从来没有将电全部消耗后再充电，所以我不能说是从零开始充电的。我只是在晚间阅读时使用，所以通常仅仅1个或2个小时，而且它们总是放在我朝南的窗户对面，和太阳能面板连结在一起。
去年12月我带着所有的三盏灯去牙买加度假，并且使用了每一种除了迷你型（没骑车）。度假回来后，我把灯送给了两对朋友。这两对朋友也很喜欢。
它们还提供各种不同的连接器。它们可以和所有的型号的灯搭配使用，你可以给电话，照相机，电脑充电。我买了所有的连接器来试验它们的兼容性因此发现它是个非常好的系统（虽然一个pop是20美元，连接器稍贵了些）值得注意的是，我使用它们只是为了演示目的。我还没有尝试用袖珍型来启动我的电脑。
我倾心于这个品牌，因为它是我第一次使用与自然有关的东西。它们外型美观并且很有用处，这些都是我所期望的。我有一个小意见就是能有一个灯光传感器，它不允许台灯在白天工作。最好再有一个开关，这样我就可以决定什么时候开，什么时候关，而不受传感器的超控。在市场上还没有看到与它类似的产品。
这个产品用起来感觉真的很不错。许多年以后，这里的承租人有一间太阳能房间。它们使我成了一个真忠诚的太阳能拥护者。一个不仅仅说说而已，而是有实际行动的拥护者。
－乔治.摩凯
Newlite 便携式太阳能台灯
29-75 美元（取决于产品型号）
可参见Kansas Windpower
Newlite公司生产