But heck, I got a free battery, so that makes everything OK!
This week, Heathrow Airport introduced a new form of transport that will look familiar to fans of mid-century science fiction: emission-free, battery operated personal transit pods.
If you're unlucky (or lucky, depending upon your viewpoint) enough to be affected, then Nokia will provide a replacement battery free of charge.
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Well, it's a battery-free capacitive and pressure-sensitive plastic pointing stick that's built upon Wacom technology.
While nearly 45% of UK birds live in free range facilities, battery farming accounts for up to two thirds of production in some countries.
The Cord Free uses a AA battery that is sufficient to give it 25 hours of talk time and three months of standby power.
More than just supplying a battery-free source of light, though, the lantern can function as a charger, thanks to a USB port built into the casing.
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Due to the use of Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, LG's 3D glasses are battery-free, lightweight and inexpensive, making them ideal for watching 3D content in large groups and comfortably for longer periods of time.
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Such solutions are clearly some way off commercial development, but with Apple rumored to be designing its hotly-anticipated iWatch around a power source based on kinetic and solar power, a battery-free world isn't such a distant dream.
In other green tech and design news, Hitachi unveiled an impressive new wireless controlled robot to help with the Fukushima Daiichi cleanup and London-based designers Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves developed the GravityLight, an amazing low-energy, battery-free light that works by harnessing the power of weight and gravity.
The TM2792 comes with LG's CINEMA 3D technology offering an unmatched level of comfort with lightweight, battery-free glasses that are also certified flicker-free ? further reducing strain on the eyes. 3D Sound Zooming enhances the 3D experience by simulating the movement of sound in correlation to the movement of images on the screen.
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Last month, research showed that free mobile apps were also overly draining battery power.
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The Vivo X1 may just be available for pre-order now, but the folks at BBK couldn't help but tease the highlights of its next-generation device already: bezel-free design, 1080p display, big battery and 13-megapixel camera.
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The Z300 headset further supports Turtle Beach's commitment to PC gaming with an advanced wireless solution that includes high-end features such as Dual Band WiFi for an interference-free connection, a rechargeable lithium polymer battery with a 15 hour lifespan and Bluetooth technology.
Some view the hockey rink as being a free venue for two people to consent to battery.
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These latest phones have been designed to provide an incredibly rich, smartphone-like experience to consumers who want to be set free from excessive data consumption costs and short battery life.
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The JBL Flip includes a built-in microphone for hands-free Bluetooth calls and a 5-hour rechargeable battery.
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Free-range eggs can cost as much as 75% more to produce than battery cage eggs.
"From Soho to the Lower East Side, from Chinatown to Battery Park City, I encourage you to spend your money - tax free, " said Mr Bloomberg.
The new C-MAX Energi also has 60 more horsepower than the Prius plug-in hybrid considering full battery power, along with class-exclusive technologies such as hands-free liftgate and active park assist for easier parallel parking.
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For the first 35 miles, the Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery.
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With capacity of 17.6 kWh the lithium-ion battery from the joint venture with Evonik Industries provides for well over 140 kilometres of pollutant-free driving fun.
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The battery problems have been addressed, but the real proof of a successful fix will be in incident-free flights across the globe.
Upgradeable Rechargeable Battery - Soundfreaq will be offering a rechargeable battery pack that consumers can add to Sound Platform 2 to enjoy up to 7 hours of AC-free listening.
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The mariner uses a 250 watt free-spinning motor mounted in the front wheel for propulsion and high capacity 36 volt 9 amp hour advanced lithium battery (LiFEPO4) which provide a smooth, powered ride on flat and hilly terrain.
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