greenbiz.com - 2/27/2009
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When the GSM Association last week announced that in three years all new cell phones would be powered by the same interface , it was a big win for the environment, as well as cell phone manufacturers and owners. The move will save manufacturers millions of dollars in costs and resources for ...
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Earth2Tech —
... Plugged In: The GSM Association’s recent pledge to have a universal cell phone charger within three years represents a big win for Green Plug, which envisions a day when all devices will be able to connect with the smart grid using their chip. — GreenBiz ...
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Cellphone9 —
... Moving to a universal charger, especially in as large an industry as mobile phones, also heralds a big shift toward universal power in other electronics product lines, something long been hoped for in green IT and environmental arenas. Although no one type of gadget is as ubiquitous as the mobile phone, bringing a flexible, universal power supply to electronics of all types will amplify the economic and environmental savings. [source] ...
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Technology - Channel Feed —
... Moving to a universal charger, especially in as large an industry as mobile phones, also heralds a big shift toward universal power in other electronics product lines, something long been hoped for in green IT and environmental arenas. Although no one type of gadget is as ubiquitous as the mobile phone, bringing a flexible, universal power supply to electronics of all types will amplify the economic and environmental savings. [source] ...
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