Last April, Logitech partnered with ZAGG to release a rather smart iPad case with built-in physical keyboard. The company has now announced a new book-style case for Apple's tablet where the power for the included Bluetooth keyboard comes from batteries juiced up by built-in photovoltaic panels. The Solar Keyboard Folio won't help an iPad last any longer, though. Fortunately, Wireless NRG has developed a tough extended battery case for the iPad that also packs light-soaking cells on its flap that can keep the protected tablet going for up to ten days. The panels on both cases don't just rely on direct sunlight for power, as they can also take advantage of indoor light too.Logitech says that when the NiMh batteries of its new Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio are fully charged, the Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard will be operational for two years (based on an average use of two hours per day) even if its dye-sensitized solar cells never get access to any light during that time. The 64 (U.S.) / 65 (EU) keys have 1.5 mm of key travel and the case provides two viewing angles for either typing or viewing comfort.The Kudocase from Wireless NRG trickle charges the built-in 4mm thin 10,000mAh batteries when the photovoltaic ink panels are exposed to either indoor or outdoor light sources, which in turn tops up the iPad's battery at the required voltage. The company says that the case essentially extends the iPad's ten-hour battery life to an impressive 24 hours of continued use. Based on the same two hours per day average as above, it's claimed that the case can give up to ten days of tablet use before needing some charging attention.The Kudocase can also be used to juice up other devices in addition to the iPad courtesy of a USB charging port. An included HDMI 1.3 adapter caters for watching content from the tablet on a connected big screen TV, monitor or projector.
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