Coming soon: A Microsoft fuel cell charger
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A New York-based company that is one of a handful developing fuel cells for consumer electronics devices says it has started commercial production of a fuel cell-based recharger for Microsoft
Medis Technologies Ltd. produced the first Microsoft-branded rechargers on Friday, it's CEO, Robert Lifton, said in an interview with IDG News Service.
"It's the first commercial sale for our company and we believe the first commercial sale in quantity for the industry," he said.
Fuel cells produce electricity through a chemical reaction, typically involving methanol, however Medis says its devices use a proprietary alkaline fuel. One day researchers hope to fit fuel cells inside products like cell phones and music players enabling the devices to be recharged in much the same way a lighter is replenished with a squirt of fuel.