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UN body approves universal cell phone charger
Friday, October 23, 2009
I think that this is one of the best ideas that has been put out in a little bit... a universal cell phone charger for all new cell phones going forward. No more need to have three different chargers and spend a ton of money.
The goal:
- Reduce Waste (each time you buy a phone, you need to buy a new charger)
- Reduce Charging Energy Waste (the new standard can reduce wasted energy from standby charging by 50%)
- You'll be able to charge your phone via a USB plug on your laptop (I already do this for my blackberry)
The new chargers will use a micro-USB plug, similar to that used for digital cameras, to enter the cell phone for charging, said Sarah Parkes, spokeswoman for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
More info here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33448863/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
The goal:
- Reduce Waste (each time you buy a phone, you need to buy a new charger)
- Reduce Charging Energy Waste (the new standard can reduce wasted energy from standby charging by 50%)
- You'll be able to charge your phone via a USB plug on your laptop (I already do this for my blackberry)
The new chargers will use a micro-USB plug, similar to that used for digital cameras, to enter the cell phone for charging, said Sarah Parkes, spokeswoman for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
More info here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33448863/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
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