All LEAF models come with a standard portable trickle charge cable.

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The G75VW is one such device, but in addition to the Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GTX 670M and massive 17.3-inch LCD, this otherwise standard portable rig includes one very important distinction: it's the very first of its kind to pack 802.11ac WiFi.

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Everyone Can Connect, Today and Tomorrow- Sound Platform 2 is designed for both today's and tomorrow's smart devices offering Bluetooth, the portable wireless standard, dual universal USB charging and a universal device stand.

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Vonage sells both cordless, portable phones and wireless adapters for standard telephones.

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Something you would easily conclude is an attractive (and portable) alternative to sugary sodas and coffee (the standard fare).

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For those who wish to carry their music in a portable mp3 player, they have 320kbps files that far exceed the quality of standard MP3 files.

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Using the all-new LG WCP-300 Wireless Charging Pad, featuring a sleek, low-profile compact and portable design, users can charge Lucid2 by LG wirelessly when paired with a Wireless Charging Standard Battery Cover.

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However, should customers embrace the playback capabilities that marginal component costs will soon make a standard feature of their handsets, Apple will need to take a more active role if it wants to preserve the portable digital music experience it has executed so well.

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