CeBIT 2006: World’s First Fuel Cell For Notebook Computers
Yes, technology is great isn’t it? We all heard of fuel cells for you car, but a fuel cell for your notebook computer? I’m not kidding. Antig Technology displayed their prototype fuel cell modules at last year’s CeBIT show.
This year they teamed up with Asia Vital Components (both companies headquarter in Taiwan) to introduce the finished product. AVC took the fuel cell technology and added a thermal and system designs. The result was a CD-ROM sized fuel cell that ran on methanol fuel.
The cell fits into the media bay slot and produces about 8hrs of battery life per cartridge. The cartridge weighs 3.7 pounds and produces 45 watts of power.
The fuel cell will be available later in 2006.
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March 19th, 2006 at 5:21 am
how much is it going to cost and after the 8 hour are they rechargable?
March 19th, 2006 at 5:28 am
why would a power source go through a media slot. i dont think so
March 19th, 2006 at 11:08 am
To Paul: I don’t believe they are rechargeable. It’s an engergy source, not a battery source. And I haven’t found what the price is, but they claim that it will be affordable.
To Gavin: If you don’t believe me check out their website: http://www.antig.com/english/mediabay.html
March 19th, 2006 at 11:13 am
since when does “cd-rom sized” mean it goes in a media slot?
some people -_-
March 19th, 2006 at 11:43 am
If it is a fuel cell you should be able to simple replace the methanol inside it to give it even more juice. Maybe a refuel slot the same way you refuel your dupont lighter or your car would be a good idea… Just a thought.
March 19th, 2006 at 2:46 pm
2 guys above me is a moron because it says
“The cell fits into the media bay slot and produces about 8hrs of battery life per cartridge. ”
Some people 0_o