This will make it possible to realize a simple and compact system for capturing and converting wasted carbon dioxide from incinerators and electric generation plants.

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"There are a few 'battery' and power bags on the market, however none are from existing or trusted manufacturers in a lightweight, simple and compact format that also charges different brands and types of technology while on the go, " says Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels.

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This (along with Lytro's light field technology) is the dawn of software photography, where hardware still matters but is kept simple, compact, reliable and affordable.

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Olympus PEN E-PM2: The ultra-compact, simple and stylish, smallest and lightest Olympus PEN is designed for people who want to try an interchangeable lens camera for the first time.

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The company likens its product's positioning to Pure Digital Corp's popular, compact, simple and affordable Flip video camera, which has succeeded in the face of digital cameras that can capture video of comparable quality.

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The compact NX300 makes it simple for anyone to achieve pro-like and impressive pictures easily with minimal technical knowledge or time spent adjusting parameters.

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The compact would be designed to provide a framework for a more unified and simple sales and use tax system without intruding on states' rights to set and regulate the sales tax locally.

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The compact COOLPIX L820 offers a 30x zoom and an ergonomic design, making it simple and fun to comfortably capture images and videos at various distances.

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