The two 5W-powered USB ports allow users to connect even two bus-powered external hard drives and also function as a backup battery for two iPads.
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One of the aircraft's two batteries was replaced in October after it failed to start the jet's engines, the battery's primary function.
The lines carry all the power corded phones need to function, and phone companies have massive battery banks and generators to back them up.
It features 14 hours of HD audio playback for high quality music and will continue to function as a normal headset even if the battery does run out.
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The digital "eyebrow" display at the top of the instrument panel provides high visibility for the Eco indicator and speedometer, while the lower liquid crystal meter display houses the new percentage style state-of-charge meter, power meter, battery temperature gauge, multi-function display, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge and distance to empty display.
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The watch is powered by a regular button cell, but thanks to the low-energy design, the watch can go two years between battery changes, assuming that the Bluetooth function is used for about 12 hours per day.
The Nikkei article also mentions improvements in WiFi transfers and battery life, as well as a new vibration function.
To that end, Intel's newest set of Core Processors, which Regis says are ranked "good, better and best" in terms of affordability and function, are all built to maximize power, meaning that a battery can last a full school day.
The pages turn faster and the battery runs for 12 hours if you turn off the wireless function.
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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Further enhancing ease-of-use are a new Function button that delivers quick access to frequently-used settings and a longer-life battery that claims to deliver around 360 shots before recharging becomes an issue.
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