Why I Prefer External Chargers (New York Times)

“Dear Dave: Why do virtually all cameras with rechargeable batteries require you to remove them for charging? I don’t understand this, since the battery technology is the same as cell phones, iPods, camcorders, games consoles, etc., and they don’t require you to remove the battery.

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Kids and cameras : A creative combination (Part 2) (Manila Bulletin)

Most kids are fascinated with gadgets much less cell phones, cellphones with cameras, or the idea of taking pictures, period. They also like digital cameras and the idea of capturing a friend or family member in a candid mood or still shot is a lot of fun and, as photographers know, taking pictures can help you view your world in different ways.

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The Chargepod Charges up to Six Devices Simultaneously (TheCelebrityCafe.com)

1 charger, 1 outlet: Infinite possibilities TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff A revolutionary charger has been introduced to the market that is sure to appeal to those with an extensive collection of electronic devices such as iPhone’s, iPod’s, Blackberry’s, digital cameras and traditional cell phones. The Chargepad is a charger that provides you with a single outlet that is capable of simultaneously ...

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Agencies changing use of cell phones (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

By BILL KACZOR The Associated Press While some state agencies are reducing or eliminating cell phone use to save money, the Department of Children and Families is adding more such devices to possibly save lives. Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday announced more than 2,300 caseworkers responsible for foster care have begun using smartphones, digital cameras and laptops.

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Considering Cheaper Pico-Projectors As Standard Equipment On Cell Phones (Slashdot)

An anonymous reader writes "Will pico-projectors become standard equipment on mobile phones, the same way that digital cameras have become? The jury is still out on user acceptance--after all only four mobile phones use pico-projectors today — but if they get small and cheap enough, mobile phone makers are going to install them. There are four vendors today--Microvision, National Semiconductor ...

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Exonerated Cary man enjoys his first day of freedom (WNCT Greenville)

Greg Taylor spent Thursday shopping with his daughter and it was like entering a whole new world. Everything is new to Taylor – from cell phones and digital cameras to boxer briefs.

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What Really Makes a Good Cell Phone Camera? (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

The great megapixel race may finally be slowing down in digital cameras, but it's picking up steam in cell phones.

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Micron Ponies Up $1.27 Billion for Numonyx (InternetNews.com)

The chipmaker looks to the future with $1.27 billion purchase of Numonyx, a maker of NOR and NAND Flash microprocessors found in cell phones, digital cameras and mp3 players.

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IntelliMAX Load Switches Address the Need for Longer Battery Life in Home and Diagnostic Metering Applications (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN JOSE, Calif.----Working with design and system engineers of consumer electronics and mobile applications, Fairchild Semiconductor is addressing the critical need for lower power consumption and robust protection in a smaller package footprint for applications such as portable medical devices, digital cameras, GPS units, notebooks and cell phones.

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Wireless power group sees standard within 6 months (CIO)

The group developing a standard for wireless charging expects to complete its first specification within six months, opening the door for makers of cell phones, digital cameras and other devices to bring compatible products to market.

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