That said, we have a feeling that Snapdragon's Krait architecture and asynchronously clocked cores will again prove that Tegra 3's 4-PLUS-1 design isn't the best solution for battery efficiency -- as many of you might already know.
The continued lack of a solution for the battery problem is causing a headache for Boeing and the airlines who have had to cancel their 787 flights.
BeagleBone Battery Cape provides a portable power solution.
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"The safety of the flying public is our top priority and we won't allow the 787 to return to commercial service until we're confident that any proposed solution has addressed the battery failure risks, " it said.
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Take a look at the geniuses behind Aquion Energy, a startup that invented a special kind of nontoxic battery that acts as a energy storage solution for products that rely on sunlight to produce energy.
Clutch a coin in a sweaty hand and the metals connect through the salty solution to make a mini-battery.
Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution in a disposable cartridge, creating vapor that users inhale.
The SanDisk Extreme SSD consumes 30 percent less power than a hard disk drive while generating less heat and noise, making it an ideal solution for notebook users who want to maximize their battery life while computing on the go.
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Fujitsu reps said the current prototype is capable of lasting between two or three hours on a charge, though we imagine much longer battery life will be needed for it to become a practical, everyday solution.
AquaSeal Hi5 is a two part power solution concept that features a waterproof case and attachable 2500mAh aluminum battery ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, students and anyone that needs a battery case that will withstand the elements and power on the go.
And while battery cases such as those made by Mophie may offer a slightly more elegant solution, they can be a bit bulky for some folks.
Even the intermediary solution of petrol electric hybrids and plug-in hybrids rely on the battery.
The prototype we saw today doesn't have a built-in battery, but final production models will, making this a truly portable, complete solution.
He said the new platform will deliver up to two times the performance benefits over Intel's current-generation solution (Intel Atom processor Z2460 platform), while also offering competitive power and battery life.
The company is sufficiently confident in the solution it has developed that parts are fabricated and teams assembled for rapid installation of battery modifications on jets already delivered once FAA gives the go-ahead.
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The company's breakthrough solution, the Nectar Mobile Power System, delivers the only viable small form-factor battery replacement that provides the enormous run-time improvements demanded by today's CE devices.
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A123 expects this to lower cost, reduce weight and improve reliability, providing automakers with a cost-effective solution that A123 believes will increases efficiency and minimize system complexity without sacrificing vehicle performance, battery life or driving range.
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Meanwhile, Reuters interviewed Kiyoshi Kanamura, a professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University, who said that the logical solution for Boeing would be to install ceramic plates between each cell and add a vent to the battery box.
The batteries themselves make use of the same zinc air technology used in hearing aid batteries, and apparently have the highest energy density of any portable consumer power solution, which translates to about three times the runtime of a similarly sized alkaline or lithium ion battery.
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