Archive for July, 2010

Batteries are old-school stars of gadget world
The Durango Herald
If batteries could go to a party they'd wear blue suits and brown shoes and stand in a corner while the HDTVs and PCs whooped it up.
Are AA-sized or lithium batteries better for cameras?CNET Asia
Everyday lithium batteries at center of debate about cargo handlingWashington Post

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The benefits of electric cars skew toward the rich
Washington Post
PRESIDENT OBAMA was back in Michigan recently, breaking ground on a plant that will make batteries for the Volt, the plug-in hybrid electric car forthcoming


Technabob (blog)
Apple Magic Trackpad (Video Review)
Insanely Great Mac
The trackpad is a wireless Bluetooth device that utilizes two AA batteries. Interesting, Apple has released its own separate rechargeable batteries and
Magic Trackpad an excellent mouse alternativeSeattle Times
Magic Trackpad reviewEngadget (blog)
iFixit pries open Apple Magic Trackpad to inspect componentsTechGadgets.in (blog)

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Air is electric for flying on battery
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft showed off one of its kit planes powered by batteries and an electric motor, Sikorsky displayed a manned electric helicopter it
Rutan Dreams Of Electric FlightAVweb

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Tech Travel Tips
PC World
Phone/Smartphone batteries may not last all day, especially if you're doing a lot of online activity, or using them as a WiFi hotspot. a) A/C charger,

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Kansas City Star
GM unveils sticker price for Volt
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Volt differs from Nissan's electric car in that it has a gasoline engine onboard to recharge the batteries while the vehicle is in motion.
Chevrolet's Battery-Powered Volt Now on Sale in USVoice of America
Think City Electric Cars Add Juice In Their Batteries [Think City Electric TFTS (blog)
It goes for $41000, but batteries are includedNews Chief
TPMCafé (blog) -RushLimbaugh.com (subscription) -Examiner.com
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Kansas City Star
GM unveils sticker price for Volt
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Volt differs from Nissan's electric car in that it has a gasoline engine onboard to recharge the batteries while the vehicle is in motion.
Chevrolet's Battery-Powered Volt Now on Sale in USVoice of America
Think City Electric Cars Add Juice In Their Batteries [Think City Electric TFTS (blog)
It goes for $41000, but batteries are includedNews Chief
TPMCafé (blog) -RushLimbaugh.com (subscription) -Examiner.com
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Everyday lithium batteries at center of debate about cargo handling
Washington Post
The lithium-ion battery quietly fuels modern life. It powers our iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys and laptops.
Are AA-sized or lithium batteries better for cameras?CNET Asia

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Magic Trackpad an excellent mouse alternative
Seattle Times
I haven't had the unit long enough to gauge its battery consumption, but you're burning batteries to operate it. (There is no wired option.

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Are AA-sized or lithium batteries better for cameras?
CNET Asia
Which battery type is better for cameras? Different models use either AA rechargeable batteries or lithium battery packs. What are the pros and cons for
Everyday lithium batteries at center of debate about cargo handlingWashington Post

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