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Toshiba Dynario fuel-cell: the battery revolution begins October 29th
Toshiba Dynario fuel-cell: the battery revolution begins October 29th
We can hardly believe it but the day has finally arrived: Toshiba just launched the first Dynario fuel-cell for portable consumer electronics. That's right, the long promised and highly anticipated direct methane fuel-cell (DMFC) with dedicated fuel cartridge for on-the-go refueling will go ...
News Release 22 Oct, 2009
News Release 22 Oct, 2009
toshiba.co.jp — Image of Dynario TM 3 TOKYO Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), a world leader in the development of... fuel-cell technology for handheld electronic equipment, today announced the launch of its first direct methanol fuel-cell product: Dynario , an ... (more) News Release 22 Oct, 2009
News Release 27 Oct, 2009
News Release 27 Oct, 2009
toshiba.co.jp — TOKYO Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of a new CMOS image sensor that will... bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor, the latest addition to Toshiba's ... (more) News Release 27 Oct, 2009
Toshiba Updates Netbook Software for Windows 7
Toshiba Updates Netbook Software for Windows 7
jkontherun.com — My dual-booting Toshiba NB205 gained something tonight that I’ve been waiting for since last month — compatible... utilities for Windows 7! During my daily check of the Toshiba Downloads site , I noticed a new entry from earlier today. ... (more) Toshiba Updates Netbook Software for Windows 7
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Toshiba's Dynario Hybrid Fuel Cell/Li-ion Finally Makes 3,000 Unit Japanese First Run [Fuel Cell]
Gizmodo — ... that lets you charge two cellphones simultaneously. The first 3,000 run will cost 29800 Yen ($328), and you get five cartridges for 3150 Yen ($34), which makes it cost ineffective if you're talking about practical charging. But if you really need power on the go and you don't have time to charge up traditionally, this is the future—so long as you're part of the first 3,000 that they'll test this out on before going on a wider release. [Toshiba Japan via Engadget] ...

Toshiba Dynaro is the first direct methanol fuel cell for portable gizmos
Newlaunches.com — ... the 14 ml tank is full of methanol solution, it get’s its super-gizmo powers that can charge up USB devices. It can pump up enough power to charge two cell phones. [image] As a start, Toshiba will produce 3,000 units of the Dynaro for 29,800 Yen (~over $328). If it receives a good response from users then we can expect it to be on a roll soon. I remember another such fuel charger we had seen earlier from Hitachi . Toshiba_Dynaro2.jpg Toshiba_Dynaro3.jpg [ Engadget ]

The Daily Engadget: Dynario Fuel Cell Charger, Windows 7 Whopper
Switched — ... Various companies have been promising fuel cell chargers for our mobile gadgets for years. The entire time, they've been "right around the corner," and now, finally, they really are, Toshiba says. (We'll believe it when we see it.) ...

mocoNews Quick Hits 10.22.09
mocoNews — ... »  Toshiba has a new methanol-based portable recharger for mobile electronics. [Engadget] ...

Toshiba's Dynario Fuel-Cell for Portable Electronics Will Change the Way You Charge Your Phone
Maximum PC all RSS Feed — ... The Dynario will only be available in Japan, and only in limited quantities. Toshiba will produce 3,000 units, then sit back and gauge consumer reaction before deciding to make more. The Dynario goes on sale October 29, and will set you back ¥29,800 (roughly $324) for the device itself, and another ¥3,150 (a bit more than $34) for a set of five fuel cartridges. ...

Toshiba Fuel Cell Charger Now Available
OhGizmo! — ... for sale, and so far, they’re only available in Japan… Toshiba will see how well they work out before committing to further distribution. If you want one, you can find them online at Toshiba’s Shop1048 for $328, plus another $34 for 5 cartridges. Is the neatness worth the cost and inefficiency? No, but for the sake of the technology, I hope these sell like hotcakes. Hotcakes filled with concentrated alcohol. Mmmmmm… [ Press Release ] VIA [ Engadget ] ...

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