Eton Raptor: Woods scientist or digi dung?

[Nic Ramirez]

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=1753607

I'm on the fence. Too Bear Gryllsy?

If it had a way to charge my phone I would pull the trigger. Tell you what though, if there isn't a good angle on the bottle cap, it goes in the drawer..


Solar-Charger with All-Terrain Guidance Functions

Altimeter
Barometer
Compass
Enhanced Monocrystal
Solar Panel
Direct USB Power
Transfer
Splash Proof IPX-4



* AM/FM/WB digital radio tuner
* NOAA weather alert
* Digital display
* 10 AM / 10 FM station presets
* Digital clock with alarm
* Chronograph
* Audio line input
* DC input (5V, 500mA) with mini-USB plug (included)
* 1800mAh, rechargeable lithium ion battery
* Battery charge indicator
* Solar charge indicator
* Bottle opener

 

[mora the explorer]

Eton's quality leaves a lot to be desired. They make those cheap Red Cross wind up radios you see at Radio Shack

 

[ilten]

For 50 bucks I would (maybe) try one. But for 150,- ?! They must be kidding.....
ilten