Can I use a solar charger on my iconia a100.

sidvail

I will be in the wilds for a few weeks and need to take my tablet with me. I'll be using it for topographic maps, research material, etc. I would like to take a solar kit with me for charging. My tablet requires 12v 1.5a power adapter. I can get a 12v solar kit with 1amp output. Will this work? I understand it will trickle charge and take awhile, but no problem there. I can leave it out during the day and will use it at night in the tent.

 

Thank you in advance.

Sid

padgett

Sounds reasonable, PS is sized to be able to charge a ded battery AND run the tablet. Key is on a bright bay does the charge light come on when connected ?

 

Now if someone (Acer ?) would just provide/sell a car charge for the W510, or even just a power connector pinout I could try also.

sidvail

padgett,

Thanks for the quick response. I thought the same thing about the PS, so I think I'm good to go. I found a nice solar kit for $80 that is backpackable ( Goal Zero 12301 Nomad 7M @ 12.6 oz ) I'll give it a try.