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Piezoelectric Transformers

Posted by michael on from the no-more-power-bricks dept.

behoward writes "Tired of those big honking power adapters needed for all your portable toys? Me too! So far the best solution I've seen is the AC adapter for my G4 Powerbook, a sleek combo yoyo/flying saucer; but while it looks good on the desktop, it still makes too big of a bulge in my case when I travel. Now engineers at Penn State are working on a real solution. Hope Apple gets this technology in place in time for the G5 Powerbook."

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  1. In disguise! by Scrameustache · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who is this new Piezoelectric transformer aligned with?

    Will Megatron get his alligeance and collect enough energon with his help to conquer earth and Cybertron, or will Optimus Prime woo him to the side of good and save us all? ;- )

    --

    You can't take the sky from me...

  2. Transforming cuurent events! by niko9 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sounds electrifying! We need to rectify this alternating situation. We currently need to take a more direct approach. Let's hope they can induct some more engineers, and they can harness the capacitance of their talents and rectify the situation.

    We shall now meditate, repeat after me:

    Ohm
    Ohm
    Ohm

  3. Re:ultrasonic by Seahawk · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well - me reading slashdot havent driven my cat nuts yet - and slashdot definately creates a high pitched whine once in a while...