This Gadget Is a Handheld "Power Plant"

[dkb218]

No release date as of yet but I'll be on the look out for this...

UPDATE: THE CORES ARE NOT RECHARGEABLE. THAT'S A LET DOWN FOR ME. HOWEVER, I DO SEE THE MARKET FOR THIS.

When we say "two weeks to a month" of power, we're referring to the ability to charge your phone (tested on an iPhone 5) once a day for two weeks. But for people who charge their phone around 20% battery life (instead of when the phone is completely dead), like many people, the charge would last about a month. That's where those numbers come from.

http://mashable.com/2013/09/24/nectar-power/

http://www.nectarpower.com/

For you the techies: http://www.nectarpower.com/assets/Uploads/Powering-the-Wireless-World.pdf

 

[Jimmy2u]

No release date as of yet but I'll be on the look out for this...

UPDATE: THE CORES ARE NOT RECHARGEABLE. THAT'S A LET DOWN FOR ME. HOWEVER, I DO SEE THE MARKET FOR THIS.



http://mashable.com/2013/09/24/nectar-power/

http://www.nectarpower.com/

For you the techies: http://www.nectarpower.com/assets/Uploads/Powering-the-Wireless-World.pdf

WOW...that seems great....

 

[pheonix991]

But, it is way cheaper to recharge using a normal battery pack. I see a reason this technology exists, but, its calling is not recharging batteries.

 

[finalhit]

What are people supposed to do with old pods?

This seems a bit bass awkwards

Spelling errors courtesy of my phone

 

[rebj2007]

200$+ for the power plant.

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[AnarchoXen]

I'm not sure it is for me and you on a daily use basis where we can plug in etc...but if you are a long distance traveler and in areas where there ain't no plugs, 10 of these in a bag would last you a while in remote areas. Pretty much anyone that goes to, reports on or whatever for long periods of time, I can see how this would be a god send.

 

[player911]

So it's a fuel cell basically. Probably enclosed. Fuel cells run off hydrogen typically gained from splitting water molecules. More advanced fuel cells can gain a higher efficiency rate when mixed with other chemicals.

I'd be interested to see if you could crack one of these babies open and just refill it with water. I know they already have water-based chargers. Using pure water would probably reduce the efficiency and longevity, but its water... refilling is still easy.

Most companies that are doing these "fuel cells" are really just trying to find a way to nickle and dime the customers. Companies don't want to introduce "free energy" by just filling up a bottle with water. They want to split the modules and sell you just the hydrogen/fuel mixtures.

Would be nice to just buy a fuel cell that lasts a few years. That would be worth it. But the cost of this device + refills <> electric? Are they trying to make a "cheaper" solution to plugging in to the wall every night (cause they should be) or are they marketing it as a "convenience" device with a high price tag (seems like it).

 

[philburkhardt]

It looks like whether or not this is even going to get released is in question.

This is a comment on the product page @ Brookstone:

"Ordered from brookstone during the CES promotion with a shipping date of july its now september and acording to customer service they dont know that they will ever get them. Theres even a nifty term for that vaporware."

http://www.brookstone.com/nectar-mobile-power-system

 

[rpr69]

I'm not sure it is for me and you on a daily use basis where we can plug in etc...but if you are a long distance traveler and in areas where there ain't no plugs, 10 of these in a bag would last you a while in remote areas. Pretty much anyone that goes to, reports on or whatever for long periods of time, I can see how this would be a god send.

Or just bring one solar panel charger and an external battery pack that you can charge during the day.

 

[bgalb]

This one looks like a better deal to me. If I needed a kit for wilderness trips, this would be the one.

 

[AnarchoXen]

Or just bring one solar panel charger and an external battery pack that you can charge during the day.

True...there are some pretty cool and inexpensive solar panels out there...

 

[philburkhardt]

True...there are some pretty cool and inexpensive solar panels out there...

I always carry a Goal Zero Nomad 7 in my bag. It's never failed me when I needed it. I have the battery pack accessory, so I can keep it charged up for times when I need a charge at night, or it's just too rainy. I've been thinking of upgrading to a slightly larger panel. Anyway, my point is that portable solar panes are great, and they don't cost anything but the initial investment.

 

[airmaxx23]

I always carry a Goal Zero Nomad 7 in my bag. It's never failed me when I needed it. I have the battery pack accessory, so I can keep it charged up for times when I need a charge at night, or it's just too rainy. I've been thinking of upgrading to a slightly larger panel. Anyway, my point is that portable solar panes are great, and they don't cost anything but the initial investment.

I have a 12,000mAh power supply with 3 USB ports that I use quite often, I got it for $35-$40.

 

[FANdroid]

I looked into this a bit more and found out that the fuel pods contain butane. They are asking $10 a pod (pre-orders get a free one).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=707MB1pgiBE

Too expensive for me, but would be great alternative to solar power for long camping trips.

 

[dxboyz6146]

nice one!