Re: [NTLK] New iMac - anybody else think it looks like a tablet?

From: Dan (dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com)
Date: Tue Sep 07 2004 - 09:48:14 PDT


George Bingham wrote:
> I think what you're referring to are battery replacements that use a
> fuel not unlike standard lighter fluid and a chemical reaction to
> generate electricity. I don't know very much about it, but it is being
> developed by all the big name Japanese company. It is supposed to end
> up being about the same size as a standard disposable lighter, but
> filled with a liquid fuel (possibly refillable, like non-disposable
> cigarette lighters), and last about the same amount of time as an
> extended battery (or longer).

Well the ones I have heard of use hydrogen, not lighter fluid. So
basically it is a fuel cell using hydrogen that "burns" and it is not
refillable. However it is expected that these fuel cells may last a day
or two before needing to be replaced and would be much lighter than
todays laptop batteries. Personally though I would still want a
standard battery for normal use. And then have a few fuel cells for
long trips where I could not get to recharge. As long as they last the
cost would add up if you used them exclusively.

-Dan

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