Clutter is always an issue onboard, and those pesky chargers for the various mobile devices you use – your PDA, digital camera, iPod, handheld GPS units, cell phones MP3 player, etc. – can certainly contribute to it. Alternatively, you can stash the chargers and wires at home and opt for the Solio Hybrid 1000 to power all your mobile gadgets.

The 4.5-ounce Solio Hybrid features both a solar panel and a battery in a single, palm-size unit, so you'll never have to go without a charge. A universal charger allows you to power almost all electronic devices merely by changing the adaptor tip. An internal rechargeable battery stores power for up to a year, allowing you to charge your devices around the clock.

How powerful is it? Well, a fully charged Solio is capable of charging your mobile phone one time or providing as much as 10 hours of music from your MP3. Put another way, one hour of sunshine provides enough power for 15 minutes of talk time or 40 minutes of MP3 music.

As the name suggests, the Solio Hybrid is a hybrid charger. Charge through the solar panel or use the included tip to charge via the USB port of your computer.

If the Solio Hybrid doesn't seem to offer quite enough juice, you can opt for the more powerful Solio Magnesium Charger. The 6-ounce unit will charge that mobile phone two times or provide up to 20 hours of MP3 music.

- Linda Hoff