Intel has created a wireless power supply: link
I didn't know they were that far with research into induction principles such as this, but when I read the article I was amazed with what they're currently experimenting with.
Wireless energy
Wireless energy
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Re: Wireless energy
Fuck that shit, I made a wireless power supply when I was way younger.
You know those globes, with electricity? I put a electric toothbrush next to it, and it went on!
You know those globes, with electricity? I put a electric toothbrush next to it, and it went on!
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This technology isn't exactly new. I was talking to my boss (an electrical engineer) several years back about why this wasn't available yet. He wasn't able to come up with any reasons why the implementation of something like this would be delayed, other than that during a surge any surrounding electronics would need to have the proper magnetic protection in order not to get fried, which is unlikely. Personally, I can't wait. I hate wires.
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Although I agree that's pretty cool, wouldn't there be a lot of loss? They're talking about a 75% efficiency in that article, which isn't that much when you think about it.
I agree that it would be very cool to put your laptop into a charging area, as well as anything else, such as mobile phones and iPods. However if that means I have to use 25% more power in order to do it, that's not good. That needs to be much more efficient in an era in which we're trying to limit our power use.
I agree that it would be very cool to put your laptop into a charging area, as well as anything else, such as mobile phones and iPods. However if that means I have to use 25% more power in order to do it, that's not good. That needs to be much more efficient in an era in which we're trying to limit our power use.
Actually, it's really pretty amazing efficiency, particularly given the conditions. You're probably getting about that right now out of the wall, unless you're running 220 and have a very modern power supply [an 80 plus, for instance].Crazy Elf wrote:Although I agree that's pretty cool, wouldn't there be a lot of loss? They're talking about a 75% efficiency in that article, which isn't that much when you think about it.
This is true, but if it's home appliances then would this not be far nicer than having batteries in all of them?
If they get it to work in a more efficient way I'd say it's a very elegant solution indeed....and it appeals to the minimalist as well I think!
If they get it to work in a more efficient way I'd say it's a very elegant solution indeed....and it appeals to the minimalist as well I think!
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