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Universal chargers

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NucleusKore
NucleusKore Original post #1
Feb 18, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Source: *www.ciol.com//News/News-Reports/Here-comes-one-charger-for-all-mobile-phones/18209116208/0/

Leading mobile phone manufacturers have agreed to introduce a universal charger for handsets.

This was announced on Tuesday, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, by the GSMA (Groupe Speciale Mobile Association), which represents more than 750 of the world's cell phone operators.

The new interface will be a mini USB. Blackberry Storm already uses this interface. The companies that have signed for the change include Nokia, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.

Read On........
din
din #2
Feb 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM
that is sure a good idea. Instead of using different chargers for every one in the family, it is always nice to have a single one. Especially mini usb - great.
C
Cool Joe #4
Feb 18, 2009 at 6:59 PM
It would be better instead to have fuel cells that last a reeeeeeeeaaaally long time.
chooza
chooza #6
Feb 18, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Its great to hear. Atleast we will not to carry charger all the time.
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #7
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:22 AM
bu hu hu hu, why doesn't my N79 has USB charger :(
W
W i d e S c r e e N #8
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:32 AM
It hurts doesnt it my love?

20,000+ worth of a phone doesnt charge when connected to USB Hub.
even a 200+ Chinese MP3 Player charges from a USB Hub..:mad::mad::mad::mad:
BBThumbHealer
BBThumbHealer #9
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM
This won't be a reality until 2012 acc. to Tech2.com .. For me , the standard should have been the Micro USB instead of the Mini USB ... Now a days , most of the "Digicams , PC Peripherals and other electronics use the Micro USB , so one USB Cable to satisfy the needs !