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TruePower outlet packs USB ports AND AC for just $9.95

By Chris Davies on Friday, Dec 4th 2009 No Comments

fastmac usc usb outlet After we marvelled at a DIY way of converting a dull, regular AC outlet into a dual USB outlet yesterday, it turns out there’s soon to be an off-the-shelf way of doing it too. The handiwork of Michael Lowdermilk, the TruePower UCS Power Outlet With Built-In USB Ports (maybe a snappier name is needed, Michael?) is currently going through safety approval, but once it’s cleared that it’ll offer not only the two USB ports of the DIY solution but keep the two AC outlets as well.

Even better, Michael reckons it’s going to cost a mere $9.95 when it’s eventually on sale. We can’t quite figure out how he manages that, but we won’t argue with it too much; this is a geek’s dream, frankly.

[via CrunchGear]

Ultra X4 Modular Power Supply: up to 1600W

By Chris Davies on Monday, Oct 19th 2009 No Comments

ultra products x4 modular psu Ultra Products‘ latest power supply has arrived, and as you’d expect from a PSU priced upwards of $99.99 it offers a few neat tricks for the money. The Ultra X4 Modular Power Supply uses an array of ports rather than fixed cables, meaning system builders can use just which cords they choose rather than having to route unwanted connectors out of the way. The PSU is also 80 Plus Certified, meaning less energy waste and reduced heat output. It should be quieter, too, thanks to a sizeable 135mm fan and a silicone chassis bracket for reducing vibrations.

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Sony wireless power system runs TV from 80cm away

By Chris Davies on Monday, Oct 5th 2009 No Comments

With wireless HDMI now offering 1080p without the cable, wall-mounting an HDTV can leave you with just a single connection to worry about hiding: the power cable. That might change, though, thanks to Sony Japan, who have developed a wireless power system that can beam 60W over a distance of 50cm. The company’s prototype is a 22-inch LCD, but the setup could also be used to wirelessly rejuice a laptop.

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Corsair HX650W Pro series modular PSU arrives

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Sep 15th 2009 No Comments

Corsair more typically show up on these pages for their SSD offerings, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t beavering away on other devices elsewhere. A good example is the Corsair Professional Series HX650W modular power supply, successor to the HX620W, and promising to be the best option for those building an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 PC.

Corsair Professional Series HX650W modular power supply

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WildCharge WiProwess deal could see cable-free charging in cars, desks, notebooks

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 9th 2009 No Comments

Whether or not your think wire-free charging is the future of mobile devices, you can’t argue with WildCharge’s licensing ferocity. Fresh from their deal with battery heavyweights Duracell comes news that they’ve signed up WiProwess as a “certified design center”. Now that might not mean much initially, but WiProwess have plans to put the conductive charging system into desks, cars, AC outlets and more.

WildCharge_disk with reader and BB

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BFG EX-1000 Modular Power Supply announced

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Aug 11th 2009 No Comments

BFG Technologies announced the EX-1000 today, a brand new modular power supply that uses Frequency Conversion Technology in order to imitate a smaller power supply for better low load efficiency.

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Sony Lithium-Iron batteries boost power, lifespan; promise quicker charges

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Aug 11th 2009 2 Comments

Sony have unveiled a new rechargeable battery which promises rapid charging, high power and extended lifespans. The new batteries are based on Olivine-type lithium iron phosphate, which enables a high power density of 1,800W/kg together with a lifespan of 2,000 charge/discharge cycles; after that, Sony claim the batteries will still hold 80-percent of their original capacity.

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Korea push for 1W notebook standby, 2W PC, in latest green scheme

By Chris Davies on Monday, Aug 10th 2009 No Comments

Korea has stepped up to be the first government to mandate a maximum power consumption rate for “green” PCs and laptops in standby mode. An evolution of the country’s Energy Efficiency program, the ruling means that PCs must consume 2W or less while in standby, and laptops 1W or less, in order to wear the “e-Standby” compliance label.

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BeamBox MiLi universal charger offers twin USB power

By Chris Davies on Friday, Jul 31st 2009 No Comments

BeamBox have taken a few minutes out of their busy pico-projector schedule to give us this, the surprisingly useful MiLi universal charger. A palm-sized block with interchangeable US, UK, Australian and European plug adapters, the MiLi also has a flip-out in-car plug, and provides juice to two USB ports.

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Wireless charging system spans 1m gaps

By Chris Davies on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No Comments

Wireless power isn’t new – Palm Pre owners have the option of it with the Touchstone accessory, but it’s also used in electric toothbrushes and various other applications – but the devices in question usually have to be very close or touching. Showa Aircraft Industry Co Ltd, however, have developed a contactless power supply system that can bridge up to a 1m gap.

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