Review: The Eton Rukus Solar Is The Perfect Outdoor Music Companion
Matt is currently working as a writer for TechCrunch. Matt Burns is a family man first and attempts to be a writer second. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, only cars eclipse his love of gadgets. He previously wrote for Engadget and EngadgetHD before moving into the party house that is TechCrunch. He learned the retail... ? Learn More The venerable Will Smith said it best, “Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” The sun is out and the tunes should be blaring. That’s where the Eton Rukus Solar comes in. This speaker system streams music from your phone via Bluetooth or 3.5mm cable while keeping its battery charged with a massive solar panel array. What’s more, a USB port allows the Rukus Solar to charge your phone, too. The Rukus Solar is a fantastic outdoor audio system. Well, that is, aside from two curious design decisions. Like most Eton products, the Rukus Solar feels like it’s built to last. It’s constructed out of hard plastic and the fron...