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Toshiba Battery Charges In 10 Minutes

Posted by samzenpus on from the watch-the-lights-dim dept.

Slatterz writes "Toshiba has unveiled a battery prototype that offers a 90 percent charge capacity in just 10 minutes. The Super Charge Ion Battery (SCIB) is capable of handling 5,000 to 6,000 recharge cycles, compared to the typical 500 offered by standard lithium-ion batteries. The new battery is composed of a durable material that offers a high level of thermal stability and prevents overheating."

5 of 203 comments (clear)

  1. Oh Cool! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Will this battery explode or just burst into flames?

  2. Bullshit Meter by sexconker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Story about battery tech + 7
    InfoWorld + 5
    "prototype" + 10
    " in just " + 15
    "Super" + 3
    A new acronym + 6
    "capable of ... compared to standard ..." + 4

    Total - 50.
    It stinks, but who knows - it may just be a fine cheese or chocolate.

    On the other hand, the Vaporware Meter is off the charts, and the "durable material" and it's claims broke the poor Economic Feasibility Meter.

  3. Yeah, but then your battery really could go to 11 by Overzeetop · · Score: 5, Funny

    How could any geek not want a battery like that?

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    Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?
  4. Re:90% = Bad Marketing? by rjstanford · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about, "This flashlight charges to full in 10 minutes. If you leave it plugged in for another two hours, you get an extra 10% 'superboost' charge!"

    This is marketing language we're talking about, after all.

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    You're special forces then? That's great! I just love your olympics!
  5. Re:a better link by Kagura · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hey, I just removed the "citation needed". You're good to go.