Logitech mice for any surface Nov 6, 2009
The mouse uses one AA battery to operate but interestingly, users can insert another battery into the second bay and together both batteries will give users up to four months of usage. The only disadvantage is that with two batteries inserted, the mouse will be slightly heavier. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
12 Volt Battery Oct 21, 2009
For example, they can look like a AA battery or a car battery, or be used for kids toys or for vehicles like cars and boats. These batteries can also be made to be rechargeable or to not be rechargeable. (Suite101.com)
Flip eases recording and uploads Oct 4, 2009
The UltraHD has a 2x digital zoom and runs on two AA batteries (the included AA battery pack recharges through your computer s USB port). The camcorder comes with FlipShare software that lets you upload videos to online sites and share them by sending links instead of cumbersome files. (Boston Globe)
Heart of Glass Sep 30, 2009
8 ounces with its nickel-metal hydride AA battery. The battery recharges via a mini USB connector on the mouse's nose, with a cord that plugs into a provided AC adapter or, more handily, your PC, letting you use the cordless mouse as a corded one for a few hours while charging. (HardwareCentral)
In-Q-Tel invests in ultra low power Wi-Fi Sep 12, 2009
The single-chip solution for wireless sensor networks and other embedded applications enable devices to run for up to 10 years on a single AA battery. The market for wireless sensors is expected to grow from 19 million units in 2008 to well over 180 million in 2012, according to West Technology Research Solutions. (FCW.com)
Electrical Circuit Runs Off Power In Trees Sep 9, 2009
To solve this problem Otis' team built a clock that runs continuously on 1 nanowatt, about a thousandth the power required to run a wristwatch, and when turned on operates at 350 millivolts, about a quarter the voltage in an AA battery. The low-power clock produces an electrical pulse once every few seconds, allowing a periodic wakeup of the system. (Science Daily)
Favorite point-and-shoot cameras for under $200 Sep 1, 2009
The good: Simple; cheap; relatively small; AA battery powered. The bad: Chunky, plastic design; leisurely performance. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sourcing Innovative Products to Imp... Aug 27, 2009
Made in China, the patented emergency charger operates on one rechargeable AA battery. When a cell phone is depleted, users can power up to 120 minutes of extra use by connecting the emergency charger to the drained cell phone via a short adapter cord. (Suite101.com)
Diary May Have Foreshadowed Health Club Shooting Aug 6, 2009
Some criminals crashed an airplane into a building, does the 2nd Amendment provide that you can own a AA battery. by fred-mertz August 5, 2009 10:32 AM EDT. (CBS News -- Early Show)
* Local research team invents chlorophyll cell Jul 18, 2009
When wet, the cell can supply a current of 800mA from a package the size of an AA battery, Liao said. This story has been viewed 328 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sidewinder X8 Jun 25, 2009
Sidewinder goes wireless. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
UP FOR AIR: You know its summer in Marblehead when Jun 25, 2009
CVS didn t have the wind-up variety I guess they have gone the same route at Timmy s hot dogs but they did have a Baby-Ben-ish model that took one AA battery. Definition of equity is the state of being just, impartial and fair. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Complete Flip Video(TM) Line Now Available In Canada May 27, 2009
" The full expansion into Canada builds on Flip Video's strong momentum in the U.S., with more than two million units sold in less than two years in market. The Flip Ultra has been the number-one selling camcorder in the U.S. since it debuted in 2007, while the Flip MinoHD, launched last November, is currently the top-selling HD camcorder in the U.S., both according to first quarter 2009 rankings from leading market research firm The NPD Group. The Line-up The all-new, second-generation Flip... (Canada Newswire)
Pure Digital releases new Flip camcorders Apr 30, 2009
The Flip UltraHD is an 8GB (non-removable) high-definition camera with a resolution of 1280 x 720 (720p) that also shoots up to 2 hours of H.264 video at an average bit rate of 9Mbps, includes an HDMI port for connecting the camera to an HDTV, and is powered by two AA batteries (a AA battery pack that can be charged via a powered USB connection is included). The UltraHD is available in black or white with chrome sides. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Energizer Canada Inc. announces endorsement deal with Alex Ovechkin Apr 8, 2009
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Bok Tower Gardens hosts 2009 Spring Lake Wales Star Gaze Sunday Mar 29, 2009
Bring a small (AA battery size) red light flashlight that can be made by placing a sheet of red plastic over the front lens of a standard AA flashlight. You can also put a thin coat of red fingernail polish on the front lens or bulb that can be removed later. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Under the Microscope: iPod Shuffle 3G Mar 14, 2009
Roughly the size of a AA battery, the new iPod Shuffle is the smallest iPod ever created, but as the saying goes "big things come in small packages," the new iPod Shuffle packs 4GBs of storage space for roughly 1,000 songs. The new iPod Shuffle is 50 percent smaller than the previous generation, a feat Apple was able to achieve by removing the playback controls from the base of the device and placing them on a control pod along the player's earbud cord. (IGN Gear)
New iPod Shuffle -- Even Smaller Mar 12, 2009
The new device is smaller than a AA battery yet holds up to 1,000 songs, Apple said. The preshrunk Shuffle also adds a new VoiceOver feature that can recite song titles, artists, and playlist names, as well as provide status information, such as battery life. (CBS News)
New iPod unveiled Mar 12, 2009
"The third-generation iPod shuffle is significantly smaller than a AA battery, holds up to 1000 songs and is easier to use with all of the controls conveniently located on the earphone cord," Apple said in a statement. "With the press of a button, you can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and hear the name of the song and artist.". (iAfrica.com)
Apple Unveils New iPod Shuffle Mar 12, 2009
Despite its small size (less than that of a AA battery), the new iPod Shuffle's 4GB capacity is capable of holding up to 1,000 songs, and has been streamlined for better ease of use with all the controls placed on an inline section of the earphone cord. Unfortunately, the utilization of a dedicated inline control pod makes it impossible to use a third-party headphone, which could be a deal breaker for some. (IGN Gear)
Apple Launches Smaller, 4GB iPod Shuffle Mar 12, 2009
Apple touts the new $79 device, which stores 4 gigabytes -- up to about 1,000 songs -- as "significantly" smaller than a AA battery. Mirroring design updates to the company's laptop computer line, the new Shuffle comes in a gray aluminum exterior. (Click2Houston, TX)
New Apple iPod Shuffle Speaks Names of Songs Mar 12, 2009
Joswiak said this third generation of iPod Shuffle will be the world's tiniest music player, smaller than a AA battery and comes in two colors, silver and black. He said the company will continue to sell the second generation version of the 1 gigabyte, 240-song Shuffle for $49 but phase out the 2 gigabyte Shuffle, which currently sells for $69. (Fox News)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Mar 12, 2009
The new model is smaller than a AA battery yet holds up to 1,000 songs. A new VoiceOver feature can recite song titles, artists, and playlist names. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
An iPod so small its controls are found on the cord Mar 12, 2009
The new one looks like a sleek aluminum tie clip, or maybe a slightly elongated stick of Trident gum; a AA battery hides it completely. There's just enough room on the back for a mirror-finish spring clip for fastening to your clothes. (International Herald Tribune)
Apple's New iPod Shuffle Adds Features, Cuts Size Mar 12, 2009
The new, third-generation model is smaller than a AA battery and can hold up to 1,000 songs. The controls have been moved to the earphone cord instead of the device. (Investors Business Daily)
Apple unveils first "talking" iPod music player Mar 12, 2009
The new model is significantly smaller than a AA battery, holds up to 1,000 songs and is easier to use with all of the controls conveniently located on the earphone cord. "The amazingly small new iPod shuffle takes a revolutionary approach to how you listen to your music by talking to you, also making it the first iPod shuffle with playlists," Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPod product marketing, said in a statement. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hamster jackets harness wheel-running power Mar 10, 2009
Campbell's Dwarf, one of the hamster test runners, was able to generate one-twentieth the power of an AA battery. But don't rush out to the pet store for your own personal rodent power plant yet. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Canon PowerShot A480 Feb 24, 2009
It has a slight wedge shape, getting thicker from left to right in order to accommodate the AA battery compartment. It's an uncomfortable camera to hold, as it doesn't have a dedicated area for you to put your right thumb when you shoot, so you either have to rest it on the screen or on the playback button. (PC World Magazine)
Scientists use hamsters in jackets to generate energy Feb 21, 2009
The study showed that one hamster could produce small amounts of AC power - around one twentieth of the output of an AA battery. Though it would require 1,000 hamsters to generate enough energy to power a mobile phone, Wang hopes that the breakthrough could have practical applications when applied to larger animals and humans. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
