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Nokia Intros Bicycle-Powered Phone Charger

Jun 3, 2010, 7:16 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jun 3, 2010, 7:28 AM

Nokia today introduced a new charger for mobile phones that harnesses the power generated by a moving bicycle to charge a cell phone. Nokia claims riding a bicycle for 10 minutes with an average speed of 6MPH can generate enough of a charge to enable 28 minutes of talk time or 37 hours of standby time. The product is being targeted at developing countries where access to electrical power is limited. Nokia, however, believes the product will be popular across Europe, where many use bicycles for transportation around cities. "In cities like Amsterdam for instance, where bicycles are probably the most common means of transportation, the supply of free, environmentally friendly power is pretty much limitless," said Nokia spokesperson Leo McKay. The charger goes on sale later this year for about $18.

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joocee102

Jun 4, 2010, 1:54 AM

Lets be realistic

It's just going to end up being another paper weight.

kingstu

Not at all. This is especially useful for 3rd world countries with unreliable electric power. Many people who commute on their bikes there can know that they can make calls or texts even if there is no electricity where they are going.

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Slammer

Jun 3, 2010, 9:23 PM

Hey Slammer.

How about hittin the scene tonight for a couple of Brewskis? Aww Dude, I'd love to but I'm whipped. The Wife and I decided to go out and charge the phones all day. 😁

pxzxil

Jun 3, 2010, 3:59 PM

Sweet!!

**** yeah!! Now I won't have to worry about my phone dying when I go on a bike ride. Let's hope it's for all phones and not just nokia.

gringo.mexican112

and now i need a bike 🤣 i said it when blackberry google maps application was available for bikes, and now nokia 🤣

misschris

This is pretty sweet!

I think the solar ones are cool too, especially since I'm a walker, not a pedaler. (not to be confused with a peddler!)

rlpinca

Anytime I'm on my bike my phone gets totally ignored. It's only there in the event I'm pretty messed up and need someone to come scoop my near lifeless body out of some valley.

For commuters though It's a pretty coold deal.

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