It represents a 1.6 times faster recharging time than competing products with a similar capacity which take around 3 hours.

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Pantech also kept their capabilities focused on expanding battery capacity to 2, 600mAh and reducing recharging time to drastically improve the utility of the smartphone.

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Featuring the country's largest 2, 600mAh battery capacity and quickest recharging time among all smartphones available in the domestic market, the battery pack is ideal for the busy lifestyles of modern users.

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And Wood, 34th in the Race to Dubai and 37th in the Ryder Cup rankings, intends to spend time recharging his batteries.

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And its battery is capable of recharging in about half the time of the first-generation LEAF.

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Some streets and buildings are being fitted with recharging stations, but such infrastructure will take time to appear.

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The marketing info claims no PC is required for setup, recharging via USB, an internet browser with real time access to scores, fantasy info and TV listings for broadcast, cable and satellite from click365's wireless partners.

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