Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Rohm 5Wh hydrogen fuel cells power up smartphones, ready for the trash after one charge]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/rohm-5wh-hydrogen-fuel-cells-power-up-smartphones-ready-for-the/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/rohm-5wh-hydrogen-fuel-cells-power-up-smartphones-ready-for-the/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/rohm-5wh-hydrogen-fuel-cells-power-up-smartphones-ready-for-the/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Rohm 5Wh hydrogen fuel cells power up smartphones, ready for the trash after one charge

Rohm's hydrogen fuel cells are meant to power smartphones and other mobile devices, but unlike other juicing-up solutions, the cells are only good for one charge. Rohm says disposable fuel cells can be made smaller and lighter than their multi-use counterparts, and as the only byproduct is hydrogen, the company is touting the cells' eco-friendliness. The system generates electricity by using hydrogen that's created by the reaction of a metal material and water. While the device we saw here at CEATEC is a prototype, Rohm may offer its recharging system as both a smartphone case and a USB-attachable juicepack. Each offers 5Wh and can fully charge a handset once. There's also a 200W power generator, which certainly stretches the meaning of portable but can keep a laptop, LCD TV and a peripheral or two going for three to four hours. Rohm says its fuel cells will see a commercial release some time in 2013; for now you can get a sneak peek in our hands-on gallery below.

Gallery: Rohm Hydrogen Fuel Cells hands-on

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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]]> batteriesbatteryCeatecCeatec 2012Ceatec2012chargerchargerschargingfuel cellfuel cellsFuelCellFuelCellshands-onhydrogen fuel cellhydrogen fuel cellsHydrogenFuelCellHydrogenFuelCellspower suppliespower supplyPowerSuppliesPowerSupplyRohmRohm fuel cellRohm fuel cellsRohm hydrogen fuel cellRohm smartphone fuel cellRohmFuelCellRohmFuelCellsRohmHydrogenFuelCellRohmSmartphoneFuelCell Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:22:00 -0400 21|20338890 <![CDATA[New fuel cell keeps on going even once the fuel's dried up]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/new-fuel-cell-keeps-on-going-even-once-the-fuels-dried-up/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/new-fuel-cell-keeps-on-going-even-once-the-fuels-dried-up/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/new-fuel-cell-keeps-on-going-even-once-the-fuels-dried-up/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments New fuel cell keeps on going even once the fuel''s dried up

Vanadium oxide seems to be the go-to guy in power storage right now. A new solid-oxide fuel cell -- developed at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences -- that can also store energy like a battery, also uses the stuff. In the new cell, by adding a VOx layer it allows the SOFC to both generate and store power. Example applications would be situations where a lightweight power source is required, with the potential to provide reserve juice should the main fuel source run out. The team who developed the cell usually work with platinum-based SOFCs, but they can't store a charge for much more than 15 seconds. By adding the VOx, this proof of concept extended that by 14 times, with the potential for more lifespan with further development. Especially handy if you're always running out of sugar.

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]]> batterydevelopmentfuel cellFuelCellharvardharvard universityHarvardUniversitypowerpower supplyPowerSupplyresearchscienceSEASSOFCsolid-oxide fuel cellSolid-oxideFuelCellUPSvanadium oxideVanadiumOxidevox Sun, 01 Jul 2012 06:16:00 -0400 21|20269762 <![CDATA[AMD announces 900MHz version of the Radeon HD 7750, calls it 'the other 7750']]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/amd-radeon-hd-7750-900Mhz/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/amd-radeon-hd-7750-900Mhz/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/amd-radeon-hd-7750-900Mhz/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments AMD announces 900MHz version of the Radeon HD 7750, calls it 'the other 7750'

The original Radeon HD 7750 won plaudits for its low-wattage performance and $109 price tag, but now AMD's decided to put out an additional version with 100MHz more clock whizz. The new card also happens to be called the Radeon HD 7750, and it'll sit alongside its doppelganger on the shelves of the world's computer stores just daring you spot the difference. How will you do that? By checking if it requires a separate power supply: the original 7750 was powered entirely through the PCIe slot, limiting its power to 75W and hence its clock speed to 800MHz, while the new one accepts additional power to deliver slightly more grunt and stay ahead of looming competition from NVIDIA. XFX has already jumped aboard with the 7750 Black Edition Double Dissipation priced at $115 after a rebate, and AnandTech says other vendors will follow suit. So, unless you're totally out of power jacks, you know what to look for.

Image courtesy of Newegg.

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]]> 28nm75w800mhz900mhzamdamd radeon hd 7750AmdRadeonHd7750cape verdeCapeVerdegraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardlow-powernamingpcipci expresspciePciExpresspower supplyPowerSupplyradeon hdradeon hd 7000radeon hd 7750RadeonHdRadeonHd7000RadeonHd7750xfxxfx 7750 black edition double dissipationXfx7750BlackEditionDoubleDissipation Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:50:00 -0400 21|20250540 <![CDATA[GAEMS announces new Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, teases Project Vanguard]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/gaems-announces-new-sentry-xbox-360-suitcase/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/gaems-announces-new-sentry-xbox-360-suitcase/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/gaems-announces-new-sentry-xbox-360-suitcase/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments GAEMS announces new Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, teases Project Vanguard

How could we forget the GAEMS personal gaming environment? Looking something like a cross between a laptop from the eighties, and a bomb disposal unit, the all-in-one Xbox system was always going to make an impression. Well, with E3 just around the corner, it looks like there might be another model on the way. All we know at the moment is that it's called "Sentry," and will have more of a personal entertainment leaning. This being based on the fact that on top of the Xbox gaming, GAMES only went as far to tease that services like Netflix, HULU and YouTube will be increasingly central to it. The firm is also revealing a new device with the working title "Project Vanguard," about which it's even more secretive. Either way, better make more room on that luggage rack.

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]]> 360720pcarryingcarrying caseCarryingCasecasecontrollere3 2012E32012gaemsgaems sentrygaems suitcaseGaemsSentryGaemsSuitcasegame caseGameCasegamesgaminghdmilcdledmicrosoftperipheralpersonal gaming environmentPersonalGamingEnvironmentportablepower supplyPowerSupplyproject vanguardProjectVanguardxboxxbox 360Xbox360 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 06:30:00 -0400 21|20250009 <![CDATA[Sandia Labs develops self monitoring smart outlet, still needs you to plug it in]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/sandia-labs-smart-outlet/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/sandia-labs-smart-outlet/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/sandia-labs-smart-outlet/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The folk at Sandia Labs work on all sorts of interesting projects, and the latest thing to fan our utopian dreams is this experimental smart power outlet. Unlike most monitoring set-ups, it can measure and control electric load without being connected to a central management system. The outlet comprises four receptacles, each with voltage and current sensors and a small computer which shuttles data over an Ethernet bridge. This autonomous style of operation could lead to more intelligent power grids that self-monitor, adapt and integrate with other grids without complex infrastructure updates. Other benefits include removing large points of failure, desirable in any network, and simpler home power monitoring systems. Sandia Labs' prototype could also improve effectiveness of variable output energy sources such as wind and solar, thanks to its ability to compensate for flux in energy production -- which might come in handy.

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]]> electricelectricityexperimental outletExperimentalOutletpowerpower networkspower outletpower supplyPowerNetworksPowerOutletPowerSupplyprototypesandia labsSandia National LaboratoriesSandiaLabsSandiaNationalLaboratoriesscienceself-monitoringsmart outletSmartOutlet Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:50:00 -0500 21|20183503 <![CDATA[Cooler Master launches Silent Pro Hybrid Fanless Series of power supplies]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/cooler-master-launches-silent-pro-hybrid-fanless-series-of-power/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/cooler-master-launches-silent-pro-hybrid-fanless-series-of-power/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/cooler-master-launches-silent-pro-hybrid-fanless-series-of-power/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid series Desktop PC power supplies are tough to get excited about, no matter how many features they cram in. But Cooler Master's Silent Pro Hybrid Fanless series is actually pretty alluring. The supply isn't actually "fanless" but it does have a fanless mode that can be used to minimize machine noise, at least until the load crosses the 200W threshold. Add to that a 90-percent efficiency, fully modular cables and a control panel that lets you manually adjust the speed of your system fans and you're looking at quite the compelling product for the DIY desktop enthusiast. As you could have guessed though, all these fancy features don't come cheap. Cooler Master is offering three different models: 850W, 1050W and 1300W, which range in price from $200 to $300 -- a sizable chunk of change to drop on any component. They'll be shipping this month to the US and Asia, with Europe to follow in November. Check out the complete PR after the break.

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]]> componentcomponentscooler mastercooler master silent pro hybridcooler master silent pro hybrid fanlesscooler master silent pro hybrid fanless seriesCoolerMasterCoolerMasterSilentProHybridCoolerMasterSilentProHybridFanlessCoolerMasterSilentProHybridFanlessSeriesdesktop pcdesktop power supplyDesktopPcDesktopPowerSupplymodular power supplyModularPowerSupplypcpower suppliespower supplyPowerSuppliesPowerSupply Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:55:00 -0400 21|20076682 <![CDATA[GAEMS Xbox 360 traveling case gets sleek redesign, still won't help you spell correctly]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/gaems-xbox-360-traveling-case-gets-sleek-redesign-still-wont-h/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/gaems-xbox-360-traveling-case-gets-sleek-redesign-still-wont-h/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/gaems-xbox-360-traveling-case-gets-sleek-redesign-still-wont-h/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The last rendition we saw of the GAEMS console-carrying case looked more like a giant lunch box than a solution to your portable gaming needs. If you're still interested in bringing your Xbox 360 on the road, the company has redesigned the case and it now supports the fat and slim versions of the 360 and even the PS3-skinny. What's new in this compact carrying case is the fact there's actually room to store the console, controllers and power brick. It comes bundled with a remote, HDMI cable and power supply to power the speakers and LED screen. If you're road trippin' any time soon and want this beast, you can save yourself 20 bones by pre-ordering before April 20th and you'll receive the $300 case come June.

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]]> 360720pcarryingcarrying caseCarryingCasecasecontrollerGAEMSgame caseGameCasegamesgaminghdmilcdledperipheralportablepower supplyPowerSupplyps3ps3 carrying caseps3 slimPs3CarryingCasePs3Slimslim ps3SlimPs3speakertraveling caseTravelingCasevideogamexboxxbox 360xbox carrying caseXbox360XboxCarryingCase Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:34:00 -0500 21|19850079 <![CDATA[OCZ intros Vertex 3 Pro, Vertex 3 EX and Z-Drive R3 PCIe SSD at CES]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/ocz-intros-vertex-3-pro-vertex-3-ex-and-z-drive-r3-pcie-ssd-at/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/ocz-intros-vertex-3-pro-vertex-3-ex-and-z-drive-r3-pcie-ssd-at/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/ocz-intros-vertex-3-pro-vertex-3-ex-and-z-drive-r3-pcie-ssd-at/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Hello, speedsters! OCZ Technology has just busted out a new trio of solid state solutions here at CES, so we won't waste any time getting down to business. Up first is the performance-oriented, MLC-based Vertex 3 Pro, which runs along quite hastily on the SATA 6Gbps interface. We're told that it's built with a next-generation SandForce controller, enabling it to approach 80,000 IOPS and demonstrate 550MB/sec transfer rates. Up next is the Vertex 3 EX, which also utilizes a SATA 6Gbps interface but relies on SLC Flash memory. It's also capable of pushing a similar read rate (and the write rate of 525MB/sec ain't too shabby, either), with both the EX and Pro to be offered in capacities of 50GB, 100GB, 200GB and 400GB. Finally, the third-generation Z-Drive is being officially revealed, with the Z-Drive "R3" PCI Express SSD being the company's first SandForce-drive PCIe SSD. It's engineered for Tier-0/1 data applications, and offers performance rates of 1GB/sec and 135,000 IOPS. Those with absurdly deep pockets can buy one with up to 1.2TB of onboard storage, but alas, OCZ's not serving up MSRPs on any of these guys. The full release is after the break, complete with details on its new ZX Series of power supplies.

Gallery: OCZ intros Vertex 3 Pro, Vertex 3 EX and Z-Drive R3 PCIe SSD at CES

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]]> 6gbpscesces 2011ces2011HSDLoczocz technologyOczTechnologypci expresspci express ssdpcie ssdPcieSsdPciExpressPciExpressSsdpower supplyPowerSupplypsur3sandforcesatasata 6gbpsSata6gbpssolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdvertexvertex 3 exvertex 3 provertex provertex pro 3Vertex3ExVertex3ProVertexProVertexPro3z-drivez-drive r3Z-driveR3zx Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:00:00 -0500 21|19786179 <![CDATA[Oval bookshelf is the perfect case for this DIY car stereo radio (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/oval-bookshelf-is-the-perfect-case-for-this-diy-car-stereo-radio/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/oval-bookshelf-is-the-perfect-case-for-this-diy-car-stereo-radio/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/oval-bookshelf-is-the-perfect-case-for-this-diy-car-stereo-radio/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Got a leftover head unit sitting about? How about a PC power supply? Add a few old speakers, a oval bookshelf, a sewing machine box handle and some carefully prepared wooden panels, and you've got a beautiful retro radio that looks like several hundred bucks. User iminthebathroom built this one for a daughter's Christmas present, but isn't keeping the formula to him or herself -- you'll find a full walkthrough at Instructables if you're in a MacGuyver mood, and a video after the break to show you what the cherry-red contraption can do.

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]]> car stereoCarStereodiydo it yourselfDoItYourselfhackhackshead unitHeadUnitmodmodspc power supplyPcPowerSupplypower supplyPowerSupplypsuradiostereovideo Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:34:00 -0500 21|19772324 <![CDATA[APC adds LCD, zero-draw power outlets to new Back-UPS Pro models]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/05/apc-adds-lcd-zero-draw-power-outlets-to-new-back-ups-pro-models/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/05/apc-adds-lcd-zero-draw-power-outlets-to-new-back-ups-pro-models/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/05/apc-adds-lcd-zero-draw-power-outlets-to-new-back-ups-pro-models/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments A new uninterruptible power supply isn't exactly the sort of thing to garner a ton of attention, but APC's latest Back-UPS Pro models do pack a few more features than your average power supply, and may just have you considering trading up. They're still just as uninterruptible as ever, of course, but the BR1300G and BR1500G models add a snazzy new LCD that displays the estimated runtime and other critical information, as well as some new power-saving outlets that will automatically shut off power to any unused devices. Otherwise, you can expect runtimes of between 92 and 164 minutes (depending on what's connected, of course), six or ten power outlets, and APC's usual PowerChute software for some more enhanced power management. Still no firm word on a release date for these, but they should be available sometime in the second quarter for between $129.99 and $249.99.

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]]> apcback-upsback-ups proBack-upsProBR1300GBR1500Gpower supplyPowerSupplyupc back-upsupc back-ups proUpcBack-upsUpcBack-upsProups Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:22:00 -0400 21|19427038 <![CDATA[Ask Engadget HD: Best power and line conditioners for a big home theater?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/07/ask-engadget-hd-best-power-and-line-conditioners-for-a-big-home/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/07/ask-engadget-hd-best-power-and-line-conditioners-for-a-big-home/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/07/ask-engadget-hd-best-power-and-line-conditioners-for-a-big-home/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Alright, this one will separate the serious home theater heads from the rest. While a dedicated mains and UPS may be the way to go for some, a need for clean power distribution should make James' question a consideration for any high end setup:

"What do you recommend for power and line conditioners for large home theater systems?
Monster units are the only ones I'm familiar with, but i know they're not the most liked company around these parts. Suggestions?"

James, we hear you. You need a solution where better cabling might provide actual benefit and don't want to finance next weeks crush-the-little-guy lawsuit, we've all been there. We haven't covered a lot of power conditioners around these parts so why don't you let him know what's providing controlled AC to your system?

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]]> askask engadget dhask engadget hdAskEngadgetHdfeatureshdline conditionersLineConditionersother hardwareotherhardwarepowerpower conditionerspower filterspower supplyPowerConditionersPowerFiltersPowerSupplysineups Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 21|1539459 <![CDATA[Ultra sues just about every other modular power supply manufacturer]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/13/ultra-sues-just-about-every-other-modular-power-supply-manufactu/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/13/ultra-sues-just-about-every-other-modular-power-supply-manufactu/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/13/ultra-sues-just-about-every-other-modular-power-supply-manufactu/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Ultra Sues Twenty-Two Modular Power Supply Makers
Ultra Products, Inc. is trying its hand at that most glorious of corporate traditions: suing the pants off one's competition. The maker of computer components is taking 22 -- yes, twenty two! -- of their competitors to court, claiming to have a patent for modular power supplies since November of 2006. Ultra says they sent several warnings to the companies about the violations and is asking for the legal maximum of three times the damages. The suit actually doesn't accuse the companies of violating the patent, but of being an accomplice to end users who are violating the patent. Oh, and unless we're missing something here, Hewlett Packard filed a modular power supply patent in 2000 -- we certainly recall Screen Savers covering the devices way back in '99.

[Thanks, Mack]

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]]> lawsuitmodularpatentpower supplyPowerSupplyultraultra productsUltraProducts Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:43:00 -0400 21|1165633 <![CDATA[Gigabyte's Visuals: the USB gauge for your PSU]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/10/gigabytes-visuals-the-usb-gauge-for-your-psu/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/10/gigabytes-visuals-the-usb-gauge-for-your-psu/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/10/gigabytes-visuals-the-usb-gauge-for-your-psu/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We don't want you to get your hopes all sky high for nothin', so we'll preface this by noting that Gigabyte's Visuals only operates with the firm's Odin GT-series of power supplies. For those still with us, this monitor-mountable gizmo enables users to keep a close eye on the temperature, power and fan speed of their PSU, and it gets all the juice / information it needs via USB. Granted, it's probably overkill for all but the most hardcore of overclockers, but no one here ever said that extravagance was necessarily a bad thing. Look for this one to land anytime for a currently undisclosed price, and hey, maybe next year Gigabyte will open up the compatibility list a bit, eh?

[Via OhGizmo]

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]]> accessorygigabyteodin gtOdinGtoverkillpower supplyPowerSupplypsuusbVisuals Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:09:00 -0500 21|1035447 <![CDATA[Marvell chip claims to make PCs more energy efficient]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/marvell-chip-claims-to-make-pcs-more-energy-efficient/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/marvell-chip-claims-to-make-pcs-more-energy-efficient/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/marvell-chip-claims-to-make-pcs-more-energy-efficient/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Mark this down as a little out there, but a new Marvell chip claims to improve the efficiency of desktop and laptop power supplies by determining and then optimizing the amount of energy each particular application needs. Named a "power factor correction controller," the chip enables computers to comply with new Energy Star guidelines that require computers to use at least 80 percent of the energy supplied to power them. It's not the only chip out there that claims to improve efficiency using this method, although Marvell has already started producing the chips with the aim of hitting full volume production in Q1 2008, and seeing them in PCs thereafter.

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]]> EfficiencyEnergyEnergy StarEnergyStarMarvellNotebookPower supplyPowerSupply Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:06:00 -0500 21|1031548 <![CDATA[Defense Department seeking a better wearable power supply]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/defense-department-seeking-a-better-wearable-power-supply/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/defense-department-seeking-a-better-wearable-power-supply/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/defense-department-seeking-a-better-wearable-power-supply/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The US Defense Department is looking to lighten the load soldiers have to lug around in order to keep all their gear powered, and its hoping the general public can help them do it. To that end, the DoD's gone and busted out a DARPA-style competition, with a million dollars in prize money in store for the winner. They'll have their work cut out for them though, as the competition demands that the power supply be half the weight of current systems while still providing the same amount of power (or more). That translates to a system that weighs no more than 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds) and provides enough power for 96 hours of operation, with a peak power requirement of 200W for short periods. Even if you don't come out on top, you'll still have a shot at the $500,000 and $250,000 prizes for second and third place, although you'll have to get your act together pretty quickly: the cut-off date for registration is in November of this year, with the whole thing set to wrap up a year after that.

[Via The Inquirer]

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]]> department of defenseDepartmentOfDefensedodpower supplyPowerSupplywearable power supplyWearablePowerSupply Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:51:00 -0400 21|935980 <![CDATA[JSP Tech's 450-watt liquid-cooled power supply]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/jsp-techs-450-watt-liquid-cooled-power-supply/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/jsp-techs-450-watt-liquid-cooled-power-supply/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/jsp-techs-450-watt-liquid-cooled-power-supply/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
These days, it's not difficult to find a cutting-edge hardware component with a liquid-cooled option, but streaming water through a power supply is a new one on us. Aside from the potential fire hazard implications, we're a bit stumped as to why a vanilla 450-watt power supply would actually need such superfluous cooling measures in place, but we can assume that this bad boy is whisper quiet until it springs a leak. Nevertheless, JSP Tech's interesting new PSU was spotted at Computex with a CPU cooling extension tackily attached to it, but we've no idea if or when this admittedly questionable device will ever hit the market.

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]]> computexcooledcoolingez coolEzCooljsp techJspTechliquid coolingliquid-cooledliquid-coolingLiquidCoolingpower supplyPowerSupplypsuwatercooledwatercooling Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:35:00 -0400 21|917452 <![CDATA[Microsoft, Wal-Mart sued over baby's death]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/24/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-babys-death/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/24/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-babys-death/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/24/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-babys-death/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments While the figurative jury is still out as to whether video games harm our youth by inciting them to commit violence, loiter unnecessarily, and utter profanities, a real flesh-and-blood jury may soon be deciding if one faulty Xbox was to blame for the December 2004 death of an Illinois baby. The family of young Wade Kline is suing Microsoft, retail giant Wal-Mart, and an unnamed power supply manufacturer in state court for damages "in excess of $50,000," claiming that their console -- the suit cites a 360, though it's more likely that the it was a first-gen unit sporting one of those recalled power cord -- overheated and caused the attached wall outlet to spark what turned out to be a fatal fire. This isn't the first time we've seen Xboxes and fire go to bed together, but it may be the first attempt to hold someone accountable for the damage done, so it'll be interesting to see how the culpability gets doled out here.

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]]> defectsfirelawsuitmicrosoftpower cordpower supplyPowerCordPowerSupplyrecallwal-martxbox Thu, 24 May 2007 18:42:00 -0400 21|903576 <![CDATA[Belgian guy reviews 105 power supplies, teeters on insanity]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/27/french-guy-reviews-105-power-supplies-teeters-on-insanity/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/27/french-guy-reviews-105-power-supplies-teeters-on-insanity/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/27/french-guy-reviews-105-power-supplies-teeters-on-insanity/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Product reviews are typically a welcome nugget of knowledge when trying to make a critical purchasing decision, but we'd probably succumb to just picking a power supply at random before actually wading through 105 reviews to find out which one was king. While this could all very well be a completely impractical prank, Stéphane Charpentier of MatBe has apparently put just over one hundred PSUs on the testing bench in order to find out which is worth your cash, and he went through a variety of flavors and wattages to make sure the very one you were eying was thoughtfully included. Without getting into specifics, Akasa's Power80+ took home the gold in the nonmodular category, Antec's Neo HE notched first place in the modular realm, the Fortron Zen won in the fanless arena, Cooler Master's Real Power Pro ruled the "powerful" division, and Antec's Earthwatts proved the most "valuable." Of course, there's a good bit of detail surrounding the 100 other losers in the crowd, so if you're down with skimming through 140 pages of PSU reviews, the read link awaits your attention.

[Via Inquirer]

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]]> 105francefrenchpower supplyPowerSupplypsurecordreviewreviewed Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:23:00 -0400 21|883431 <![CDATA[Sony's Energy LINK USB power supply / recharger]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/27/sonys-energy-link-usb-power-supply-recharger/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/27/sonys-energy-link-usb-power-supply-recharger/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/27/sonys-energy-link-usb-power-supply-recharger/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Not everyone is equipped with the skills (and time) necessary to craft their own flashlight-based cellphone charger, so Sony's looking out for those who'd rather throw down a few bills than handle a soldering iron. Looking to grab business from individuals packing a gazillion or so gadgets that receive energy via USB, the Energy LINK USB adapter provides a no frills alternative to charging and powering your device on-the-go. Aside from doubling as a recharging middleman, it comes with two rechargeable Cycle Energy batteries -- which purportedly "bridge the gap" between alkaline and NiMH cells -- to provide portable charging and power. The included batteries can be fully recharged in around three hours, but there's no word on just how much charging / powering abilities it possesses once powered up. Still, for those needing a simple charging option or a makeshift USB power supply in times of emergency, Sony's $35 Energy LINK should do the trick when it lands this summer.

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]]> batteriesbatterycellphone chargerCellphoneChargerchargerchargingcycle energyCycleEnergyenergy linkenergylinkphone chargerPhoneChargerpower supplyPowerSupplysonyusbusb chargerUsbCharger Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:21:00 -0500 21|841854 <![CDATA[Thermaltake kicks out Quad GPU-ready power supplies]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/15/thermaltake-kicks-out-quad-gpu-ready-power-supplies/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/15/thermaltake-kicks-out-quad-gpu-ready-power-supplies/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/15/thermaltake-kicks-out-quad-gpu-ready-power-supplies/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There's just nothing quite like the smell of four graphics cards burning through energy in the morning to get you amped for the day, and Thermaltake is making sure you've got the juice and the connectors to make it happen. While not quite as mighty as Ultra Products' 2,000-watt behemoth, the 1,200- and 1,000-watt Toughpower PSUs support both AMD and Intel rigs and boast a trio of six-pin PCI-E connectors, eight SATA and Molex ports, and both units claim the "world's first" tag by collectively being numero uno to include eight-pin PCI-E connectors. The backwards compatible ports allow gamers to hit up a bit of Quad SLI action on their own, and considering the massive power draw demanded by such cards, it's good to know you've got so much energy on tap for those graphically straining firefights. Although there's no pricing information available just yet, the W0133 / W0132 should be available soon, and if you're already considering throwing down for four high-end GPUs, we highly doubt cashflow is of primary concern.

[Via FarEastGizmos]
Read - Thermaltake Toughpower W0133
Read - Thermaltake Toughpower W0132

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]]> atiatxgpunvidiapci-epowerpower supplyPowerSupplypsuquad gpuquad sliQuadGpuQuadSliThermaltaketoughpowerworld's firstWorld'sFirst Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:17:00 -0500 21|754438 <![CDATA[Potentia Semiconductor intros primary side power module for LCD HDTVs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/30/potentia-semiconductor-intros-primary-side-power-module-for-lcd/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/30/potentia-semiconductor-intros-primary-side-power-module-for-lcd/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/30/potentia-semiconductor-intros-primary-side-power-module-for-lcd/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Although finding power supplies potent enough to power just about anything isn't exactly a struggle, locating an adequate power source that takes up the absolute minimum amount of space within a given enclosure is an ongoing challenge. Potentia Semiconductor has introduced what it calls the "industry's first primary side power module" for LCD HDTVs, which will purportedly allow for 32- to 65-inch sets to become even slimmer. The PM-6010 is a "power control and conversion module for primary side, off-line power factor correction (PFC) and isolated DC-DC power conversion using LLC resonant power topologies," which essentially spells out in so many words that it can provide the power LCD TVs need in a fraction of the size, but curiously omits details about just how much volume will be saved. Nevertheless, the device is available to early access customers in versions ranging from 200 to 500 watts, and can be implemented in sets that "employ the direct powering of the CCFL backlighting from the PFC or traditional power topologies."

[Via DMasia]

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]]> hdlcdPM-6010Potentiapowerpower supplyPowerSupplypsu Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:14:00 -0500 21|745131 <![CDATA[Ultra Products unveils 2000-watt X3 ATX power supply]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ultra-products-unveils-2000-watt-x3-atx-power-supply/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ultra-products-unveils-2000-watt-x3-atx-power-supply/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ultra-products-unveils-2000-watt-x3-atx-power-supply/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We're all about watching new "world's (insert adjective here)" gizmos become a reality, and we certainly don't mind the occasional dash of overkill, but Ultra Products' forthcoming power supply takes "insane" to another level. In what's presumably the world's largest, most powerful PSU to call an ATX case home, the 2000-watt Modular X3 comes in at 10.25-inches in length and will reportedly fit "wherever a PC Power & Cooling 1000-watt version will". The +12V rail alone is rated at 1800-watts, which means that it can purportedly handle a 150A load, and just might cause some sort of small disaster if actually achieved. Nevertheless, the smorgasbord of connectors allow for more power connections that most could even fathom needing, but Ultra believes that this PSU should remove all worry over whether or not your rig "has enough juice." While it's easy to brush this off as completely absurd, the latest AMD scorchers combined with a few NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX or ATI R600 cards could easily eat up a good bit of the supplied power, so if a ginormous power supply was the only thing missing from finishing up your energy-sucking rig, Ultra's X3 should be available sometime this quarter for "less than $499."

[Via Digg]

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]]> 2000wamperageampsatxelectricityenergyoutputpowerpower supplyPowerSupplypsuultraultra productsUltraProductsvoltagewatts Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:41:00 -0500 21|729246 <![CDATA[NEC recalls 14,600 desktop power supplies after a pair of explosions]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/18/nec-recalls-14-600-desktop-power-supplies-after-a-pair-of-explos/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/18/nec-recalls-14-600-desktop-power-supplies-after-a-pair-of-explos/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/18/nec-recalls-14-600-desktop-power-supplies-after-a-pair-of-explos/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
You know, ever since Sony got all responsible on us and started recalling those exploding batteries of theirs, things have been pretty quiet on the whole "OMG my computer is on fire" front. That's why we're happy to report that NEC is recalling fire-starting power supplies in 14,600 of its Valuestar desktops, which were produced between November 2003 and June 2004. Two computers have already esploded due to overheating PSUs, but luckily nobody has been hurt yet. It's a Japan-only problem, and we're not quiet sure how to go about getting your power supply replaced or how much the total cost of the recall will be for NEC, but we're really just glad to be back in the swing of things.

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