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Offline Clive

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A Japanese electronics firm has shown off a vibration-harvesting generator that could replace standard batteries.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10711202

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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2010, 19:21 »
Odd, I thought batteries powered vibrators.  :devil:
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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 23:04 »
Well, they could be self powering...   :devil:
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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2010, 02:05 »
there have been watches like this around for ages...
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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2010, 09:32 »
When I read the title of the post I wasn't sure if there would be a connection with Ann Summers.
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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 10:05 »
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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2010, 22:34 »
We have a great Ann Summers in Cardiff High Street.   8-)

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Re: Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2010, 10:56 »
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