Then perhaps the "neon media flow that carves a delicate energy line from the DC input all the way through to the touchpad" will be enough to sell you on it.

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With the ability to fully charge in ten hours via the sun, or in seven hours by way of the Micro-USB DC input, BoostSolar includes a standard USB port for charging any of your mobile devices.

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