Jason sent me his solar ipod charger how-to. The regulator may not be neccesary – but there are so many models, I don’t know if the new Nano’s hold up to the old power input standard.

He put together a charger for his new iPod nano er, shuffle. It’s sort of in two parts: a USB to mini-jack and a 5v wall adapter to USB port.

This ultra-clever device plugs into any 12-volt auto accessory outlet (the device formerly known as "cigarette lighter"), and let's you flexibly position your iPod Nano wherever its most convenient.

In terms of charging performance there’s almost nothing that sets the Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) and UGreen Nexode Mini 30W. Like many of the best Android phone chargers and best iPhone ...