A new portable USB fuel cell has been developed by Lilliputian Systems
that aims to keep your smartphone powered for close to a fortnight,
without the need for you to go to a wall socket to juice your phone up
via a charger. This new fuel cell will be able to charge your smartphone
close to a dozen times, before it runs out of battery – following
which, you need to purchase a replacement cartridge.With 4G and quad-core madness entering into the arena, the single
most important aspect of smartphones that is taking a hit is the battery
life. This exact concern is addressed by this new fuel cell. While it
cannot keep your phone battery running longer, it definitely can ensure
that you can charge it on the go, without the need of finding a power
socket.
PCWorld
reports that this fuel cell is close to the size of your average
smartphone, albeit a little thicker, owing to the replaceable cigarette
lighter-sized cartridges inside. While smartphones are definitely the
biggest battery suckers and this new fuel cell may potentially be a
brilliant back-up solution, charging isn’t just restricted to
smartphones – it can be a tablet, camera or any other device that can be
charged from the USB port.
One important cause of concern that has already been addressed (in
the U.S) is about the locations where this battery package will be
allowed. Because it’s a fuel cell, there were concerns, if it would be
allowed on flights. According to the company, the U.S. Department of
Transportation has allowed passengers to take this device along with
them in their cabin luggage, which is definitely good news for those
requiring charging on the go.
We’re hoping something like this comes soon enough out here. Drawing
an estimate, the charger could potentially be close to approx. Rs.8,000
with each cartridge then costing close to approx. Rs.100 – 300. Official
pricing or availability for the Indian sub-continent hasn’t been
announced yet, so stay tuned to this space for more details.
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