Batteries - From Laptops to Motorcycles by Eric Comforth
What would you do without them? Seriously, if every single battery of every single type were suddenly zapped out of every single thing that it operated, what would any of us do? Laptop computers, without a doubt, are the lifeblood of many a businessperson today. ... There are also three different types of cell phone batteries: • Lithium-ion Batteries: these are the newest type of cell phone battery and, while having certain advantages over the older NIMH and NICD batteries, care must still be taken to ensure they perform at their best.

Unlock Features Of Your Cell Phone by Eric Hartwell
Do you have a cell phone and are you aware of all of its features? By now, most people have a cell phone. With today’s technological savvy population it isn’t any surprise. But did you know, there are a few features on your phone you most likely didn’t know you could unlock? ... Many people wish they had bigger cell phone batteries- I bet you didn’t know you can tap into your reserve power, for up to a 50% increase in battery life. ... You can also operate your car’s remote entry system by your cell phone.

Batteries - Charging ahead by Eric Comforth
In these days of walk-and-talk and walk-and-work, battery chargers are as much a necessity to business as a microwave oven is to the kitchen. Cell phones, laptops, notebooks, and camcorders, just to mention a few. But how do they work? Here are some types of battery chargers explained: • Solar... • Cell Phone Battery Chargers: It is very important to choose a cell phone battery charger that is designed for the model and type of battery being charged. ... And to make sure that business, or life in general, isn’t inconvenienced too much due to battery recharging, many cell phone battery...

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... An NiMH is a rechargeable battery that is similar to a nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery, but that has double or triple the capacity of a NiCd battery. ... Gel Battery - A gel battery is also known as a sealed lead acid (SLA) battery, and its distinguishing feature is that it doesn't have to be kept...

About Batteries by Matthew Archer
Batteries are all over the place -- in our cars, our PCs, laptops, portable MP3 players and cell phones. A battery is essentially a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. Chemical reactions that produce electrons are called electrochemical reactions. ... For one thing, all batteries have a maximum current they can produce -- a 500 milliamp-hour battery cannot produce 30,000 milliamps for 1 second, because there is no way for the battery's chemical reactions to happen that quickly. ... To accurately report the state of charge, the pack electronics has to keep a record of the current...

Mobile Learning – An Alternative Worth Considering by Michael Rad
There are virtually no limits to what you can learn from cell phone applications. Mobile learning can reach all fields of study and you can use your cell phone to get new facts about business, culture, social issues, education, entertainment and more. ... Mobile learning benefits and weak points Although limited by screen size, the cell phone keypad and shorter battery life, mobile learning still presents users with a series of benefits that can’t be ignored. ... Mobile learning Learning something from a small cell phone screen is different than reading a book or browsing through an...

Make Your Car Wireless by Christopher W Smith
A growing number of cell phones are Bluetooth enabled. Among the more popular cell phones having this capability are the following: Motorola RAZR (my personal favorite), the Palmone Treo, and the Samsung T509. With so many of the more popular cell phones today being Bluetooth enabled, chances... Below or 10 of the more popular Bluetooth Cell Phone Car Kits: 1) Parrot Easydrive EasyInstall Cellular Phone Kit 2) Parrot Rhythm n' Blue CD MP3 AM/FM Bluetooth Stereo Deck 3) Parrot 3200 LS-Color Bluetooth Car Kit 4) Blue Ant Supertooth 2 Sun Visor Mounted Bluetooth Speakerphone 5) Motorola...

What is Inside A Smart Battery? by Dan Hagopian
If you have a PDA, MP3, MP4, Laptop, Cell Phone, Smartphone, DVD players, or other electronic device then more likely then not the battery within your device is a high capacity smart battery pack. What is a high capacity smart battery pack? A high capacity smart battery pack is a complex battery... This specialized hardware includes: the connector the fuse the charge and discharge FETs the cell pack the sense resistor (RSENSE) the primary and secondary protection ICs the fuel-gauge IC the thermistor the pc board the EEPROM or firmware for the fuel-gauge IC In...

Batteries - One Size Does Not Fit All by Dan Hagopian
I have a Palm Zire 72 and a Palm m505 PDA. If I buy a Palm Zire 72 Battery that is 3.7 volts can I plug it into a Palm m505 and have that battery power both devices as needed? In a nut shell the question above seeks to ascertain if all 3.7 volt batteries are the same? ... If you have a PDA, MP3, MP4, Laptop, Cell Phone, Smartphone, DVD players, or other electronic devices then more likely then not the battery within your device is a high capacity smart battery pack. ... To construct a smart battery the battery manufacturer must carefully plan the internal battery design environment by...

Bluetooth Technology: Tips for Buying Headsets or Headphones by Simon Canfield
The technological horizon has always got something new to offer, and among the most recent of these offerings is Bluetooth enhanced hardware. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this latest-and-greatest technology, headsets and headphones in the Bluetooth line offer the ability to use... In other words, when you have one of these, you’ve got yourself a wireless piece of hardware that attaches to the ear which allows cell phone communications to take place without the inconvenience or hassle of holding the phone to your ear or trailing long wires from the headset to the body...