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Batteries Continue To Suck

Posted by timothy on from the newsflash dept.

pvt_medic writes "As technology continues to grow, and we see more and more of a shift to portable electronic devices in our daily life, we are still constricted by one simple thing: Batteries. Newsweek has an interesting article about the lack of development in battery technology. 'Ironically, in our headlong rush to create sophisticated untethered computing, the most problematic technology turns out also to be the oldest: those nondescript metal cylinders that never seemed to be included with our Christmas toys.' And for those of you who would like an extensive overview about batteries, ExtremeTech.com has a nice overview."

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  1. In other news... by tadheckaman · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    In other news: The sun continues to rise in the morning, puzzling scientists worldwide.

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  2. Wall Sockets by KidSock · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What about wall sockets? Considering their perpensity to start fires and the like I would think they're positioned to be in the top 10 list of technologies that need an upgrade. Certainly there must be a better connecter for home power.

  3. Re:Time to dig out an old favorite quote by Stephen+Samuel · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Actually, the battery is now believed to be much, much older.
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  4. Re:the standard tradeoff by Geeyzus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    That's what I keep telling my girlfriend.