Etón has just released a rugged outdoor music solution. The Eton Rugged Rukus All-Terrain Portable Solar Wireless Sound System
Measuring 5.9 x 1.8 x 6.5 inches and weighing about a pound, it’s easy to take the Rugged Rukus with you- it even has carabiner ready loops. The two full range speaker drivers connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your phone. It can also charge your phone via USB while you listen. Available in black or green.
Eton Rukus Solar Powered Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Is your cell phone dead and there's nary an outlet in sight? It's not an issue if you're feeling zesty and also toting a BoostTurbine hand charger, which Eton just announced as part of its new portable charger lineup. The BoostTurbine2000 and 1000 model numbers denote the mAh of the batteries in each device, which can borrow volts from a conventional outlet, then transfer up to a full or half charge (respectively) to most smartphones. In a pinch, though, you can pop out the hand-crank and grab about 30 seconds of call time for each minute of sweat equity, according to the company (depending on your motivation, natch). The BoostTurbine2000 will set you back $59 while the 1000 model will run $49, and both are now available at Eton's store. The company also outed a new line of regular plug-in portable chargers -- it's all in the PR after the break.
Continue reading Eton announces Boost line, lets you crank your way to a charged phone
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This week in IRL, Jon Fingas takes what could be an unpopular stance, making a case for the HTC One S over the bigger, more lavishly specced One X. Meanwhile, Darren and Dan test some summer-appropriate tech, including a GPS app for outdoor sports and a solar-powered speaker dock.
Continue reading IRL: HTC One S, Columbia GPS Pal and the Eton Rukus Solar
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsThis week in IRL, Jon Fingas takes what could be an unpopular stance, making a case for the HTC One S over the bigger, more lavishly specced One X. Meanwhile, Darren and Dan test some summer-appropriate tech, including a GPS app for outdoor sports and a solar-powered speaker dock.
Continue reading IRL: HTC One S, Columbia GPS Pal and the Eton Rukus Solar
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Eton Corporation today announced the availability of the FRX Series of safety radios. The series consists of three models such as the FRX 1, FRX 2 and FRX 3. These self-powered radios use hand-turbine energy to re-charge the internal Ni-MH lithium ion battery. The FRX 3 is a high-end model that features a solar panel, an AM/FM/WB digital radio, a display with NOAA weather alert, a bright LED flashlight, a glow-in-the-dark indicator for easy location, AC and DC input, a headphone jack and a digital alarm. This model also adopts the direct power transfer technology, allowing the internal battery to charge other mobile devices when they are connected via the integrated USB port. The FRX 2 is equipped with an AM/FM/WB analog radio, a solar panel, the direct power transfer technology, a USB port, an LED flashlight, a glow-in-the-dark indicator, DC input and a headphone jack. The FRX 1 is the most compact radio in the series that provides a hand-turbine for re-charging the internal battery, an LED flashlight, a glow-in-the-dark indicator and DC input. The Eton FRX 1, FRX 2 and FRX 3 are priced at $25, $40 and $60, respectively. [Press Release]
Eton, the name behind solar-powered sound systems and emergency radios, is updating its disaster-preparedness portfolio with the new FRX series of self-powered radios. The FRX 1, FRX 2 and FRX 3 use hand-turbine energy to keep the internal lithium ion battery juiced, and all include a glow-in-the-dark indicator, LED flashlight and DC input. While the FRX 1 offers only the basic components, the FRX 2 and 3 have solar panels for recharging, along with a headphone jack and a USB port for powering other gadgets. The FRX 3 boasts a digital alarm and radio -- as opposed to the analog radio on the FRX 2 -- and a display for receiving NOAA weather alerts. Eton priced the radios at $25, $40 and $60, respectively, and it's currently selling the three options with American Red Cross co-branding at outlets such as Amazon, Best Buy and REI. Realizing your crank-powered Raptor is on its last legs? Check out the PR past the break.
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsIf you’re in the market for a Bluetooth wireless speaker, then check out the Rukus Solar from Eton. The whole device is solar-powered, and connects to smartphones and other devices via Bluetooth or cables.
The Rukus Solar comes with two speakers with a built-in carrying handle. The front panel has the music controls as well as a monocrystal solar grid. The control panel uses e-ink, for added visibility and low power consumption. The battery will power the speakers for 8 hours, and it takes 6 hours to juice it up in direct sunlight. It can also be connected via an AC adapter for speed up this process. Rukus comes with a USB port so that it can charge up other devices.
The Rukus is available in green, black, and white. You can get it for $150(USD) over at Amazon.
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Eton has started shipping the Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker. It is a portable Bluetooth sound system with a monocrystal solar panel, so you can play your favorite music tracks while on-the-go. The Eton Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker is equipped with a pair of full-range speaker drivers, onboard playback controls, an integrated carry handle, an embedded 40 square-inch solar panel, an internal lithium battery and an integrated USB output to charge most smartphones and mobile devices. There is an E-Ink display that provides great visibility in direct sunlight. The Eton Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker retails for $149.99. The non-Solar version is priced at $99.99. [Eton]
Amazon has started selling the ETON American Red Cross MICROLINK-FR170 Emergency Weather Radio can be powered by a solar panel, an AC-adapter, a rechargeable Ni-MH battery and a dynamo hand-crank. The gadget features an AM/FM radio, a NOAA weatherband (all 7 channels), and 3 built-in white LED light source. It can even charge your USB devices (cable not included). The ETON American Red Cross Emergency Weather Radio is priced at $39.99. [Product Page]