The SolarKindle is a case for Kindle eBook readers which features a solar-panel and battery for charging your eReader, as well as a solar-powered booklight. Solar Focus started shipping a SolarKindle case for the Kindle 4 in February. Now the company is taking pre-orders for a SolarKindle for the Kindle Touch. It’s expected to start […]
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SolarKindle solar-powered Kindle case now shipping
The SolarKindle is a case for the Kindle eBook reader with a built-in booklight, a battery, and a solar panel. Just set the case out in the sunlight when you’re not using it and it will collect some rays and charge the battery. When you connect your Kindle to the case, the backup battery will […]
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Hands-on with the SolarKindle solar-powered Kindle case (video)
The SolarKindle is a solar-powered case for Amazon Kindle readers. Sure, most cases don’t actually need power, but this one has a built-in battery which you can use to charge your eReader — even when there’s no sunlight around. SolarFocus announced the product this week and plans to start shipping it around January 15th for $79.99. […]
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SolarKindle case charges your eReader… with sunlight
There are two really cool thinks about eBook Readers with E Ink displays. First, their high contrast displays are easily readable outdoors in direct sunlight. Second, they use so little power that they can run for weeks, or even months at a time without charging. A company called SolarFocus has decided to make the most […]