you're right.
(1 dollar manufacturing cost + 9 dollars for development expenses)*5 = 50 dollars
I think this is a great idea in concept, but not in use. I don't think our phones would last very long with our sensitive touch screens in direct sunlight all the time... Can't wait to see what this evolves into over time though.
There's no issue with frequent, small charges. Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries used to suffer from a memory effect, where the point where they were previously charged from became the new "0%". That doesn't happen with Ni-MH. They in fact fair better when recharged frequently, as allowing a Ni-MH battery to discharge totally can cause polarity reversal.Yup, phone integration in future models is the only way to go, especially since the guy said the films only costs the equivalent of one dollar for a typical phone (which leaves me quite surprised/unbelieving).
I just wonder about the battery life with so many and frequent charges. Anyone knows what happens when you always use your laptop plugged to mains and with the battery still inside.
This will be out 1st Quarter next year, it is a screen protector that is photovoltaic and thus, charges the phone
http://gajitz.com/next-gen-screen-cover-will-be-the-light-of-batterys-life/
Pretty interesting I WANT ONE NOW.....