Solio®, the world's most popular solar charger, announced today that Apple stores will begin selling an exclusive Apple model, the Solio Mono-a (TM) Hybrid charger. Beginning in October, Apple stores will begin to market Solio mobile solar chargers, which are lightweight, palm-sized mobile power devices that capture the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) panels. The Solio Mono-a has earned Made for iPhone (MFI) and Works with iPhone (WWI) certification ensuring manufacturer specified performance. The chargers, a product of Solio's parent company Better Energy Systems, support Apple's array of popular handheld devices, including 3G and 3GS iPhones(TM) and family of iPods®. Solio chargers help consumers achieve an EcoMobility(TM) lifestyle, the growing desire to live a sustainable yet on-the-go and powered lifestyle.

"Apple's popular and much-adored iPhones and iPods have enabled people to be connected and entertained virtually anywhere in the world. Given this portability, consumers will inevitably be - at some point - away from a power source," said Chris Hornor, CEO and Founder of Better Energy Systems. "With Solio's Apple-specific portable power pack, you're never without a back-up plan."

The Solio Mono-a for Apple is capable of powering five additional hours of talktime on the iPhone or 45 additional hours of playtime on an iPod Touch. Solio devices store energy using a lithium-ion battery that is capable of holding a charge for up to one year and can be recharged up to 1,000 times before being replaced. In addition, special optional add-on adapter tips make Solio chargers compatible with thousands of additional handheld devices, including handheld gaming units, digital cameras, Bluetooth headsets and more. Solio units can be re-charged via the sun, a USB port on an Apple computer or a wall socket.

Solio products are responsibly built and designed to be recycled after their useful life is over. For example, consumers can remove the battery from the Solio and mail it to Better Energy Systems, who then disposes of the battery responsibly. This process helps eliminate added toxic e-waste that continues to pollute landfills around the world. Consumers may purchase a replacement battery from Better Energy Systems for $25. Solio chargers are also the only chargers that are made of 80 percent recycled and recyclable materials.

Apple's Solio Mono-a will be sold for a suggested retail price of $79.95 and will be available nationally in the U.S. and in select Apple retail locations globally.

About Better Energy Systems
Better Energy Systems was created with the vision of broadening the public's perceptions of and access to sustainable energies. Globally recognized for innovative products like the Solio® mobile solar charger and Tread® cases, Better Energy Systems continues to influence the mobile consumer with its cutting edge renewable products and methodologies - making better energy a way of life for everyone. For more information visit www.solio.com.

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