By Deborah Porterfield, Special for USA TODAY

This weekly roundup takes a look at the practical and sometimes quirky aspects of tech products.


SolarFocus

The SolarKindle can provide enough juice for three days of reading with just one hour of direct sunlight.

Kindle cover likes the sun

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 sun light can provide enough energy for up to three days of reading. It costs about $80.

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