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Microsoft: fuel cell rechargers for giveaways, not for Zunes
Well, it was a sweet dream while it lasted. Crushing our brief hopes of a fuel cell recharger for upcoming Zune models, a Microsoft spokesperson has come forward to clarify that the "small amount" of branded units purchased from Medis Technologies will be used as promotional giveaways at an upcoming event, and will not be joining the social any time soon. In fact, the company has no plans to sell fuel cell products at all, which pretty much rules out that hydrogen-powered laser mouse we've been fantasizing about. Oh well, we've been waiting for these magical power sources to get commercialized for so many years now, we can surely hold out a lot longer than this.[Via PMP Today]
Zune 2.0 to feature a fuel cell recharger?
Read that headline carefully, it says fuel-cell recharger, not battery. Unfortunately, this promising, refillable battery replacement technology is still far too bulky to squeeze into ultra slim portable electronics. Still, New York-based Medis Technologies was caught boasting about their sale of Microsoft-branded fuel-cell rechargers. Unfortunately, CEO Robert Lifton declined to comment on how many of their 24/7 Power Packs were purchased by Microsoft or how they would be used. The device itself, however will recharge or provide (unspecified) extended use for portable electronics -- you know, like the Zune. So don't be surprised to find this ugly duck offered as an accessory later in the year... in brown of course, perhaps with watermelon trim. [Via Yahoo, thanks Mike]
