Firms fits standard rechargeable batteries with USB

niceguyrichy · Sep 20, 2006, 02:48 PM

Source: Reg Hardware
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No, they’re not the latest USB Flash drives in a fancy casing - Moixa’s USB Cell products are real batteries, charged using a spare USB port. Which, if you think about it, is genius: no cables, no special adaptor just plug ‘em into your computer every so often.
When so connected, the AA-format, 1,300mAh batteries take about five hours to gain a 90 per cent charge. Each battery has its own charging indicator light, though it doesn’t appear to offer a low-charge warning, which would be handy.
Moxia wants £13 inc. P&P for a pair of AA batteries, which isn’t cheap, but works out better value than disposable alkaline batteries in the long run. Moxia also has a 9V block battery in the works, along with a set designed to match the power packs of popular mobile phones - again, all recharged using a USB port.

niceguyrichy · Sep 20, 2006, 02:49 PM

these are too cool!
I'm getting a couple pairs for my camera

Bar81 · Sep 20, 2006, 02:56 PM

That's AWESOME. Pure genius.

Matth · Sep 20, 2006, 06:58 PM

1300mAH is not very impressive, a set of high capacity NiMH and a USB charger would probably cost less and deliver more.

I suppose if you can't remember to carry a charger, they have some point, though if you only have one pair, then you're down until they recharge.

Better to have (for pairs), 4x AA cells and a a USB charger that can store 2 without increasing self-discharge.

**MIG-31** · Sep 20, 2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

these are too cool!
I'm getting a couple pairs for my camera

1300mAH is a extremely poor choice.

I for one will only use rechargeable batteries with a minimum of 2300mAh (currently have 6 2500mAh which is more than ample for heavy use) as anything under that don't have a good recharge lifespan especially in cameras.

But the idea is great,i hope these become upgraded in time,then these may be considered but that will still depend on the price.

Sep 20, 2006, 02:56 PM	#3
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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,411 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	1300mAH is not very impressive, a set of high capacity NiMH and a USB charger would probably cost less and deliver more. I suppose if you can't remember to carry a charger, they have some point, though if you only have one pair, then you're down until they recharge. Better to have (for pairs), 4x AA cells and a a USB charger that can store 2 without increasing self-discharge. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread