By Edward Nawotka

Today’s lead story looks at the launch of Shanda Literature’s Bambook e-reader, which among its notable features — and perhaps for the first time anywhere — promises to provide a means for solar recharging (though it is not yet clear if this is via an adapter or built in). It’s a novel idea: think of putting the device on the passenger seat of a car while you’re driving to recharge the device or even recharging the device while flying on an airplane, provided you’re sitting in a window seat.

Is solar power a feature you’d welcome in your Kindle or Nook? Or are there others you’re longing for even more? Personally, I’m looking for  — a low-power, high resolution color screen that’s easy on the eyes.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.