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RSS batteries in newsBattery tech can't keep up the portable pace
News Jim Tully, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner, also noted in an email interview that the current generation of lithium-based batteries is not developing as fast as what had been observed previously. [15 Sep 2008]
Latest Asus Eees announced
News Both based on Intel's low-power 1.6GHz Atom processor, the Eee 901 and 1000 should have better battery life than their predecessors, especially as they feature six-cell 6600mAh batteries as opposed to the Eee 900's... [16 Jun 2008]
BT wi-fi phones fail to light a fuse with consumers
News However, wi-fi is a major drain on handset batteries and high-speed 3G services have become increasingly common, both through handsets themselves and through USB modems. Wireless from A to Z Click on the links below to... [07 Feb 2008]
US plane security turns on batteries
News New rules from the US Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) that took effect in the US on 1 January ban travellers from carrying loose lithium batteries in checked baggage. Passengers are allowed to pack two... [04 Jan 2008]
Buy one $100 laptop, give one 'free'
News Laptop batteries can be recharged using a rip cord, a crank, a pedal, a car battery, or solar panels - in fact, anything that can produce between 10 and 20 volts of electricity, according to OLPC's chief technology... [25 Sep 2007]
Wafer-thin battery packs on the horizon?
News The batteries are not yet good enough to compete with conventional batteries, the magazine reports, so the next step is to experiment with different formulations of the components to improve performance. [20 Aug 2007]
$100 laptop gets set for mass production
News Laptop batteries can be recharged using a rip cord, a crank, a pedal, a car battery, or solar panels - in fact, anything that can produce between 10 and 20 volts of electricity, Jensen said. The One Laptop per Child... [24 Jul 2007]
Missing email tops business-travel worry list
News Other nightmares for travelling execs include traffic problems, drained mobile phone batteries, IT breakdowns and even finding a stain on their tie when meeting clients. Missing vital emails while on the road has topped... [17 Jul 2007]
Scientists tap 'wobble power' for wireless sensors
News UK scientists have come up with a tiny generator that can power embedded electronic devices such as pacemakers without the need for batteries or wires. Steve Beeby, advanced research fellow at the University of... [05 Jul 2007]
AMD touts lean, mean 'Centrino-busting' chip
News Puma, meanwhile, will continue the power management theme by coming with a feature, called PowerXpress that shuts off the discreet graphics processor in laptops when they are running on batteries. AMD is coming out with... [18 May 2007]
Apple reveals battery "issues"
News Apple has warned consumers that some batteries in its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops may need replacing. Apple has released a software update to help clear up the issues, which it says should be run on machines and... [30 Apr 2007]
205,000 ThinkPad batteries recalled by Lenovo
News Lenovo has voluntarily recalled select Sanyo Electric lithium ion extended-life batteries used in its ThinkPad laptop computers. The recall affects 9-cell batteries with the part number FRU P/N 92P1131. [02 Mar 2007]
Dell hit with class action suit
News It looked closely at Dell laptops after the company recalled 4.1 million laptop batteries in August last year because of reports of batteries overheating and catching fire. It took the company several... [16 Jan 2007]
Re:Viewing 2006: Stories of the year
News It all began in August when Dell issued a recall of 4.1 million overheating Sony batteries - only to be followed by nearly every other major laptop maker. Two months later Sony admitted defeat and launched a recall of... [20 Dec 2006]
Start-ups cash in on 'exploding' battery recalls
News Stung by product safety outcries, notebook manufacturers are showing signs of willingness to experiment with new types of batteries and suppliers. Lithium ion batteries have been the de facto standard... [20 Dec 2006]
