On long flights, unless you can plug the unit into a 110 Volt charger, it is almost worthless as a work tool.

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To buy text for the SoftBook, you plug the unit into the nearest phone line, and it then dials into the proprietary SoftBook download server.

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With Plug Power, he mentioned, Honda is testing a home fueling unit that can generate hydrogen from natural gas, an important step in development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Moreover, the unit can be powered by either USB or your average AC plug, and even includes digital audio out for a (somewhat) "true" high definition experience.

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With Plug Power (nasdaq: PLUG - news - people ), he mentioned, Honda is testing a home fueling unit that can generate hydrogen from natural gas, an important step in development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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