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Kindle • The SolarKindle from SolarFocus pulls triple duty as a leather "book" cover, a reading lamp and a solar charger.
The cover includes a solar panel and a dual-charging USB/solar reserve battery. The reserve battery can power the cover's built-in LED reading lamp and power the Kindle when its battery runs out.
One hour of direct sunlight can provide enough energy for up to three days of reading. It costs about $80. For more information, go to http://www.solarmio.com
Gannett News Service