USBCell: New USB Rechargeable Batteries
Moixa Energy, the renewable and portable energy solution specialist, have announced the launch of the USBCELL – a new concept in batteries.
This revolutionary rechargeable battery can charge from any USB port without the need for any recharging devices, cradles or cables. Simply pop the lid to reveal a built in connector and charger, plug into any powered USB port on your desktop, laptop, keyboard or games console, to charge the battery.
USBCELL can be used exactly like a normal battery meaning there is now no need to purchase huge packs of alkaline batteries, or invest in or carry a clunky charger. Billions of USB ports are readily available in homes and workplaces around the world meaning you never need to run out of power and making the USBCELL extremely cost-effective and convenient for all battery-powered devices. Currently available in the AA format, the USBCELL will shortly comprise a full range of standard formats, phone and camera batteries.
The company claims that it takes about 5 hours to fully charge a battery, but they are working on significantly reducing this time.
I think this is a great idea and invention, very efficient and eco-friendly, and I can't wait for it to be available in all formats and everywhere.
[Via: Read/WriteWeb]
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Let's look at the plusses: Built-in charger
Let's look at the drawbacks: Any cell of a smaller net volume than the AA form factor HAS to be of less capacity. This should be obvious. Another concern is that for the power, this just has to be MORE expensive.
So the big questions are: What does it cost? And, what is the pity (in mAh, milliamperehours) Will you address these items of interest?
Posted by: Stuart at March 10, 2008 01:26 AM