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Has anyone used this? I use a Solio (that costs twice the price), and was a bit disappointed at how long it takes to charge, and it's inability to get any charge when not in very bright, direct light. I end up using the Solio as an iPod charger much less than I had planned.
I'd love to hear a review of this one.

The Solio is definitely overpriced for casual users.

The picture above is actually NOT the iSol but another product by the same company.

It would be interesting to have ratings on different solar products for recharging batteries and small electronics.

Any negative effects of leaving one's ipod in direct sunlight for several hours at a time on a daily basis?

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304681

Beat the Heat

To avoid battery degradation, keep your iPod away from extreme heat (such as leaving it locked in a hot car) and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. You wouldn't do this to your pets or kids—apply the same care to your iPod. Ideally, try to use your iPod in places that are around room temperature.

To answer your question, Shawn, I have the charger in the window all day storing the charge, and take it out to charge the iPod at night. You don't have to leave your iPod in the window with your charger.

This might be good on long, daylight hours flights. If you are sitting by the window there is usually plenty of sunlight; might be able to juice the charger pretty decently.