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Technical News & Discussion => Mobile Devices News & Discussion => Topic started by: Simon on Oct 23, 2009, 19:18:59

Title: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: Simon on Oct 23, 2009, 19:18:59
A new mobile phone charger that will work with any handset has been approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations body.

Industry body the GSMA predicts that 51,000 tonnes of redundant chargers are generated each year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8323018.stm

Could be handy.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: David on Oct 23, 2009, 19:20:51
How much though ?looks good and less stuff to bung in the drawer.
Title: Re: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: Lance on Oct 23, 2009, 22:16:06
This is a good idea. I would like to see them given away free with new phones for a couple of years or so though.
Title: Re: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: David on Oct 23, 2009, 22:17:54
That would be a great thing for all concerned manufacturers make less,so less waste everyone should be happy great concept :thumb:
Title: Re: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: Sebby on Oct 23, 2009, 23:42:06
Great idea.
Title: Re: Universal phone charger approved
Post by: zappaDPJ on Nov 05, 2009, 20:48:57
Quote from: Lance on Oct 23, 2009, 22:16:06
This is a good idea. I would like to see them given away free with new phones for a couple of years or so though.

I think it would be better to sell them as an accessory from the start. Let's face it, nothing comes for free so you would be paying for it if it was included. I think I'd rather have the choice of paying for it only if I needed it.

It's a great idea though  :thumb: