Rechargeable batteries — without the charger!
Moixa Energy’s latest innovation is one of
those slap- your-forehead, why-didn’t- I-think-of-that ideas that
simultaneously makes sense and makes us feel good to use...
Moixa Energy’s latest innovation is one of those slap- your-forehead, why-didn’t- I-think-of-that ideas that simultaneously makes sense and makes us feel good to use: a traditional AA battery that recharges itself while plugged into a personal computer’s USB port.
But before I recite the reasons why this is a brilliant idea, let me disclose two drawbacks: The batteries are pricier than both regular AAs and other rechargeables. And because some of the physical space of the battery is taken up with a USB connector, the energy volume it packs may be a little less than others before needing a recharge.
The feel-good part of the USBCell is this: Besides the advantage of all rechargeables — you aren’t adding toxins to landfills by tossing the batteries in the trash after use — you are also taking advantage of an existing energy supply, your plugged-in personal computer, and are not wasting power.
Cripes! If I was still on the road, these would be a natural.
Posted: Thu - February 8, 2007 at 07:58 AM