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Remember when Nokia poo-poohed the idea of [solar charging](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/nokia-no-solar-cellphones-from-us/) as a viable way to keep a smartphone juiced? It seems that no-one told XPal Power, since its [PowerSkin](http://www.engadget.com/tag/PowerSkin/) brand has just launched a new photovoltaic kit as part of its 2012 lineup here at CES:
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SolarCharge is a silicone-wrapped brick with a solar panel on one end that'll charge most devices via a microUSB port. The 1000mAh battery tucked inside is rated to pony up around 350 minutes of talk time for your average smartphone. It'll set you back $70 when it arrives in February. -
KeyCharge attaches to your keychain and can offer a quick boost 90 minutes of additional time on its 750mAh battery, again via its microUSB port. It'll cost a more modest $25 and will be available to order at the same timeCome with us, and you’ll be, in a world of pure press releases, after the break.
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