06-12-2007, 02:38 PM | #1 |
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WildCharge sets a date for Wireless Charging
WildCharge, one of the companies that has been working on wireless chargers, has set a date for release of the first commercial product of this type: 07/07/07.
We've had reports on these technologies before, but they've always been 'in the future'. Technically, next month is still 'the future' but it's at least a specific date, which is a huge improvement. WildCharge's approach is a mat that has charging contacts arranged in lines along it, which require devices that are designed or retrofitted to work with the mats. They're designed to charge multiple devices (whatever will fit on the mat, evidently), which require differing voltage and currents, all at the same time. Follow the link above for their rather exuberant announcement on their site, as well as a bit more detail on how the things work. Hat tip to SciFi Channel's Tech Blog. |
06-12-2007, 02:54 PM | #2 |
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Hey! I'd like to carry one in my pocket next to my cell!
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06-12-2007, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Oh, yay... Another high-powered EM field in my home...
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06-12-2007, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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Nope, this one isn't EMF transfer, it's a straight contact connection -- electrically speaking, it's just like a plug in the wall.
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06-13-2007, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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Are there power losses with such a system or is it just like using the original chargers offered with each device? Just a green concern.
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06-13-2007, 11:28 AM | #8 |
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I can't really say with any real authority, yvanleterrible (so salt to taste), but it looks to me like it ought to be about like using the original chargers, or an iGo type solution.
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I'll get one if it's not too expensive. Any word on pricing yet?
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06-17-2007, 06:16 PM | #11 |
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I haven't seen any so far, but I'd bet we'll know early in July.
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06-18-2007, 09:22 AM | #13 |
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I do so love it when we beat Engadget or Gizmodo to something. Five whole days this time!
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