Will New Batteries Make Laptops Truly Mobile?
Copyright 2006 Titus Hoskins
Current laptops or notebook computers have one major obstacle to overcome: short battery life.
Despite their sleek style and ever increasing higher performance levels, laptops have never been truly mobile. With batteries averaging around 3 to 5 hours of usable power, most laptops are limited in the amount of time they can spent away from the warm electrical embrace of a wall plug-in.
As most laptop owners will attest, running out of power when you're sending that all important business email or watching your favorite movie has always registered high on the annoyance meter. In today's lingo - it sucks big time!
Sure, things are improving, as new technology come on stream (dual-core processors, hyper-threading) users are getting longer battery life from their laptops. But even as laptops become smaller and more efficient, short battery life is still a limiting factor for most laptops.
Fully loaded power sapping gaming laptops have been hardest hit by this problem. Try playing a game or watching a movie on battery power at your favorite beach for any extended time and you will see why laptop batteries are in dire need of an overhaul.
Laptop manufacturers are no doubt aware of this issue and may be relieved help is on the way.
Actually, the solution to the power-challenged laptop is already here.
Once more, new technology comes to the rescue.
Short battery life for laptops and for all handheld electronic devices will probably be solved by two new energy sources: micro fuel cells and printable solar cells.
Micro fuel cells can use such fuels as alcohol or methanol and offers ten times the power of conventional batteries using only 1/20th the weight. Perfectly suited for laptops or notebook computers. It actually burns fuel which can be quickly replenished by merely refilling its reservoir or replacing a fresh fuel cartridge. As everyone knows, recharging a conventional cell battery takes hours, this new battery will only take seconds to recharge or rather refuel.
One of the major leaders in this new technology is MTI with its Micro's Mobion? cord-free power pack which will probably replace lithium ion batteries. These use direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC).
Expect these creatures to be in almost 22% of all of handheld devices by 2011. And if these new micro fuel cells are embraced by the buying public; you can kiss your lithium ion battery goodbye long before that date!
Read more info on Micro Fuel Cells here: www.mtimicrofuelcells.com
Even more promising is printable solar cells that folds out or can be wrapped around or built into a laptop, giving them a renewable energy source and power. One of the leaders in this new technology is Konarka. They produce a flexible lightweight photovoltaic plastic material that will give any device solar energy.
As sunlight is not always available, Konarka technology uses all types of light, including indoor light, to produce electrical energy. These inexpensive printable solar cells could have many applications, including a source of power for laptops.
Cheap, renewable and plentiful.
Read more on Photovoltaic Solar Cells here: www.konarka.com
What we will probably see in the future is a hybrid of the two technologies, micro fuel cells and photovoltaic solar cells, working in tangent to give laptops an energy source that never runs out. Unlimited power available anywhere, anytime.
Micro fuel cells and printable solar cells will give laptops the freedom and power they need to be used anytime, anywhere. These new energy sources will finally make the laptop truly portable. It will also make the Internet truly wireless, mobile, and available everywhere.
Perish the thought
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Gaming Laptops As The Perfect Christmas Gifts
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Let's face it, everyone knows gaming laptops are expensive. Real expensive. Although prices have fallen dramatically over the last few years, you still have to be prepared to spend a fair hunk of change if you're going to treat someone with one of these ultimate computing machines.
Expensive, yes!
But don't be overwhelmed by the high price tag, the gaming laptop has many hidden benefits and practical uses. Very few people realize how practical gaming laptops are as Christmas gifts.
Practical?
Yes! Gaming laptops are practical in several ways...
First, the ideal Christmas gift must be fun, it must offer joy and pleasure to the receiver. A top of line or even middle range gaming laptop will offer hours and hours of fun and enjoyment to the new proud owner.
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Used Laptops
A laptop computer provides the functionality of a personal computer with the advantage of portability. For many computer users, especially students and business professionals, the need for a computer's processing power may arise in locations other than your home. A desktop just can't help in a boardroom or classroom, not to mention in a hotel room away from home. Portable technology is becoming a necessity for a greater percentage of the population. However, the benefits of portability come with the drawbacks of increased price.
Manufacturing costs go up substantially when you miniaturize the various components for a laptop. This is why purchasing a new laptop just isn't an option for many people. Investing over $1,000 for a good notebook, or around $600 for a mediocre laptop is a tough set of options for someone on a budget. This is why the used laptop market is booming.
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Where to Get Cheap Web Hosting
If you are looking for a cheap web hosting company you may wish to know where to look.
Cheap web hosting is available to anyone.
But the cost of it depends on several factors.
For some people, it may be impossible to get cheap web hosting.
You will have to see what is available based on you needs.First, to see if you can use cheap web hosting you need to know how much disk space you will need.
How large is your website? How many pages, video files, music files, etc. do you need?
Second, a cheap web hosting company will need to know how busy your sight will be.
If your site is going to have a lot of visitors, cheap web hosting may not be for you.
Third, how many email accounts do you need?
Cheap web hosting companies do not usually provide many.
Lastly, how much are you willing to spend?
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Cheap Yoga Mats
Yoga is an ancient Indian exercise form that involves the use of certain body postures and breathing exercises for body, mind and spiritual health. Yoga is done by sitting, standing or lying down on a mat. Yoga mats should be very comfortable, as the postures should be done in a very relaxed manner. Good yoga mats even enhance the postures.
The main features of a good yoga mat are:
durability, strength, softness, and ability to stay firm without crumpling. It should also grip the floor effectively and not allow the user to slide across the floor on the mat.
Yoga mats are very easy to maintain. They just need once-in-a-while washing with a mild detergent, either in a machine or by hand.
A yoga mat is the only investment required for yoga. A good-quality mat can range from $20 to $45 or $50. However, there are cheaper mats available for as low as $10.
These are made of regular cotton, without too many frills.
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Refurbished Laptops for Wireless Office
Ever get caught up spending too much for your mobile computing needs at the office?
Life has gotten much easier with today's technology, but prices can sometimes be overwhelming.
The solution has been found: refurbished laptops.Online Crazy Deals http://www.onlinecrazydeals.com offers computer hardware and accessories specializing in refurbished laptops and palm pilots.Is the office becoming wired?
Are your workers not meeting the demands of the field?
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It's time to step up to wireless.
Wireless technology equiped laptops are the answer.
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Cheap Las Vegas Vacations
Las Vegas is a city with glamour and glitz galore. From theme-based resorts to the safaris, the museums to the clubs, the fun seems to be nonstop. The best way to enjoy cheap vacations is through travel packages offered by various travel agencies, airlines, and hotels. These packages are good value for the money and are generally packed with entertainment.
There are many discounts available to Las Vegas tourists during the holiday season, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is because these holidays are family oriented and Vegas has a reputation for not being very family oriented.
During this season, hotels and airlines offer discounts, hefty enough to put a smile on anyone's face. The best prices are for people traveling on a Monday or Tuesday; for those leaving on a weekend, an extra $30 should cover the cost.
This is the best time to plan a vacation to Las Vegas if one wants to go easy on the pocket. It is advisable to compare the rates of travel...
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For SUV owners wheels can be one of the most important items on their vehicles. The wheels tell the outside world what you are all about, they can be provocative and flashy or conservative and understated. For a great many SUV owners, for them, wheels go beyond just being an apparatus that holds the tires.
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Whats Wrong with Organic Food and Organic Agriculture?
Criticism of organic food and organic agriculture includes the following:
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Unfortunately, at the moment retailers are charging artificially high prices. I was in Tesco last week which is a rare occurrence as I shop locally where possible, and I nearly died when I saw the prices being charged for organic yogurt and eggs compared to the non-organic brands. I understand that we have to pay more for organic produce because there are more crop...
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An Automobiles fuel system
The fuel system feed your engine the gasoline/diesel it needs to run. If anyone of the parts in the system break down your engine will not run. Let's look at the major parts of the fuel system, Fuel tank: Basically a holding tank for your fuel. When you fill up at a gas station the gas travels down the filler tube and into the tank. In the tank there is a sending unit, which tells the gas gauge how much gas is in the tank.
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How To Train A Dog To Stay
In this article I want to explain how to get your dog to stay. Most of the time, when you get up to leave out of a room, your dog will want to follow, especially if they're energetic. Sometimes you will want them to stay in one place.
The first thing you want to do is get a supply of dog treats. Take your dog into a quiet room and have him sit down. Hold out the dog treat in your hand, letting the dog know that you have it.
When the dog tries to take the treat, close your...
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