Energy harvesting phone recharger that works

Filed in archive Lifestyle on May 21, 2007

Hand cranking devices to power a mobile telephone or other electronic appliance are now being spotted more often. However, it is nice to see a more efficient model making it a whole lot better to operate.

High Tide Associates make the case that these units enable:

* Power on demand, anytime/anywhere. No fuels, maintenance, or disposal needed.
* High efficiency harvesting, minimum effort/maximum usage time.
* Flexible power source for multiple devices.
* High-end units - for rugged duty.

Ideal to be used by:

* Mobile Computing Professionals: businessmen, salesmen, construction, police, park rangers
* Outdoor Recreation: RVs, campers, hunters, boating, general aviation
* Military: US, NATO
* Emergency: vacation homes, automobiles
* High-end Early Adopters: electronics technology enthusiasts, "Green" eco-friendly market
* Consumer electronics: > 500 million portable units/yr, > $6B batteries/yr

AND best of all it works well!