ECO FRIENDLY GADGETS MAKING THE EARTH SMILE
[CES 2012] SolarFocus SolarKindle Solar-powered Kindle Cover
SolarFocus is introducing at the CES 2012 the SolarKindle, the world’s first solar-powered Kindle cover. The solar gadget has a unique eco-friendly design with a flexible, lightweight high performance solar panel built right into the cover. Its dual-charging reserve battery can be charged via not only via solar panel but also USB, and allows up to three-months of unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment. According to the company, one hour under direct sunlight can provide up to 3 days reading time.
The SolarKindle is not just a cover. It comes with built-in LED reading lamp for you to read comfortably even in low-light environment. The SolarFocus SolarKindle Lighted cover will be released on 15 January for $ 79.99.
Features:
Solar powered e-reader cover with flexible, lightweight solar panel built into the cover
Dual-charging (USB/solar) reserve battery greatly extends reading time
3-month guarantee for unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment
LED reading lamp turns on with one touch release
Integrated reserve battery runs the LED lamp for up to 50 hours continuously without using the Kindle’s main battery
Integrated reserve battery can also transfer energy to the Kindle’s main battery to extend reading time
Integrated solar panel collects and converts solar energy “on the go” — one hour under direct sunlight can provide up to 3 days reading time
Premium leather cover.
Dual-charging (USB/solar) reserve battery greatly extends reading time
3-month guarantee for unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment
LED reading lamp turns on with one touch release
Integrated reserve battery runs the LED lamp for up to 50 hours continuously without using the Kindle’s main battery
Integrated reserve battery can also transfer energy to the Kindle’s main battery to extend reading time
Integrated solar panel collects and converts solar energy “on the go” — one hour under direct sunlight can provide up to 3 days reading time
Premium leather cover.
Etón ships Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker
Etón has announced that it is now shipping its Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker. Designed
for portability, the Rukus features an integrated carry handle, two full-range speaker
drivers, an embedded 40 square-inch solar panel that can completely charge the unit in six
hours of direct sunlight, an internal lithium battery, an integrated USB port for charging
mobile devices on the go, an e-ink display, and onboard playback controls. Etón’s Rukus
Solar Bluetooth speaker is available now in three colors and sells for $150; a non-Solar
version is also available and is priced at $100.
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