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Inductive chargers were kicking around for your time now, but Energizer’s new charging platter is the first to utilize Qi technology-the most recent universal standard for inductive charging. That’s one small step toward total freedom from cables.
Qi, which was recently approved as the inductive standard by the Wireless Power Consortium, will allow any Qi-equipped gadget that requires below 5 Watts to power up on any Qi charging surface. Energizer’s new charger is the first to support the brand new standard, but eventually the speculation is that you just’ll be capable to toss your phone or MP3 player on a charging station at your mates’ house, even one made by a special manufacturer, and they’ll just work, no fuss.
Energizer’s charging station is launching with a Qi sleeve for the iPhone 3GS and a replacement Qi battery for the Blackberry Curve 8900, though before long, Energizer’s hoping, manufacturers will start building Qi right into the gadgets themselves. Then we’ll really be cooking with this complete wireless charging thing.
The Qi-ready Inductive Charger will likely be available in October for $89; the cases for the iPhone 3GS and Curve 8900 will run $34.99 each. [ Energizer ]
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