Major cellphone makers signed agreement to "Universal" charger on mobile phones

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USB or Universal Serial Bus has paved the way to a standardized connector for computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printers, flash drives, media players, etc) to computers. Unlike those days where we have different connectors for each peripheral: mouse (mouse PS/2 connector,)  keyboard (keyboard PS/2 connector), modem/media players (RS-232 serial port), printers (LPT1 parallel port).

So why not apply this concept to mobile chargers? When your battery is dead and you forgot to bring your charger, it is kind of hard to look for a friend who owns a phone with the same manufacturer as yours. But nowadays, handset companies even create different connectors for different models of the same brand. So when your phone dies on you, same goes with your charger. Talk about marketing strategy. 

With the help of the European Commission, starting 2011, most mobile phones sold in Europe will have a one-size-fits-all charger. 4 major cellphone makers namely: Apple, Motorola, Samsung, RIM (Blackberry) have signed to this agreement that will save Europeans from their dead batteries.


Talks of having a universal microUSB connector for chargers started during 2009,which was initiated by the European Commission. And we are pleased that it is already taking effect.


Source: CNN


"Universal" chargers
It took years for a country as advanced as Europe to come with a solution for different connectors in mobile phone chargers. But believe it or not, here in the Philippines, years ago we already have "universal" chargers. CDR-King, a one-stop shop for gadget accessories and computer stuff, has a "10-in-1 multifunction usb/car/desk charger". It's basically a swiss knife for mobile chargers.

It supports 10 charger connectors for:
1. Old Nokia models (big round connector)
2. New Nokia models (small round connector)
3. Devices using miniUSB connectors (Blackberry, HTC, Palm, etc)
4. Selected Motorola models
5. Selected LG models
6. Selected Sony Ericsson models
7. Selected Samsung models
8. iPod/iPhone/iPod Touch (Any model)
9. Sony Playstation Portable or PSP
10. Nintendo DS Lite


These connectors can be plugged using:
1. Universal Serial Bus or USB
2. Car charger (Car cigarette lighter plug)
3. Desk Charger

10-in-1 Multifunction USB Charger Package by CD-R King

10 charger connectors for a variety of phone models that can be plugged to your PC through USB

Car charger that accepts the 10 connector-USB cable and other types of USB cables

Desk charger that accepts the 10 connector-USB cable and other types of USB cables
 

30 chargers in one! (10 usb chargers, 10 car chargers, 10 desk chargers) And guess how much this multifunction charger costs? CDR-King is selling it for Php250 or roughly $5.56! They have other interesting products like USB-powered vaccum cleaners, shaver, aquarium, sharpener, and more!

Techno Bacon <3 CD-R King!

For a variety of innovative accessories at low low prices, you can visit CDR-King, your one stop media provider.

Source: CDR-King 10-in-1 Charger

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Bad Ass iPhone Cases for Real Men

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Since the release of the 1st generation iPhone, people have been crazy over iPhone cases. Cases that were meant for protecting the iPhone have become a "fashion" statement for many users. While female iPhone users love heart-themed, red/pinkish iPhone cases, here are some iPhone cases for Bad Asses: via Oddee.com

1. Phoneballs Case

What could be manlier than an iPhone case with "balls"! It even protects your data connector from dirt. Give the bad ass iPhone some "balls" for only $15. Not only that, 10% of all proceeds will go to the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foudation.

Source: Phoneballs

2. Revolver Case

Remember playing police/robber/cowboy as a kid? Or even secret agents that hide their handgun in their jacket with shoulder holsters? Here is an iPhone case you can tuck into your shorts (front or back), socks (ankle holsters) and answer calls with a really nasty look on your face. Unfortunately, it's not for sale. Fortunately, you can make one. For instructions, click on the link.

Source: Thingiverse

3. Dexter Case (Evidence Envelope)

"Dexter" TV Series fans will be thrilled to get their hands on this Dexter-themed iPhone case by Speck. Now you can play detective with the Revolver Case and Dexter Case.

Source: TechFresh

4. Undercover Case

Hesitant on leaving your new iPhone 4 on your desk? Afraid some rotten co-workers might get their hands on your new iPhone 4? Introducing the Undercover Stealth Cellphone Case. It's made of rip-proof, water-proof, writable material with Velcro straps to keep it secure. The authenticity is amazing! Just make sure nobody mistakes it for a real mail and send it to Mega Byte Co. Inc.

Source: PerpetualKid

5. Carbon Fiber Case

Who said expensive carbon fiber accessories and upgrades can only be applied to your ride? To all rich bad asses who have tons of money to burn, here's the iPhone case for your bad ass iPhone. Featuring the iPhone iWallet. Made of your choice of carbon fiber, a mix of carbon fiber and Kevlar (both $600), or a lower-cost fiberglass model for a relative bargain price of $299. The iWallet has an alarm that goes off if you are 30 feet away. Cool!

Source: Telovation

6. Bacon Case

An iPhone case especially made for Techno Bacon! The Fabric Bacon Case comes in different sizes, and one size fits the iPhone. It costs 25 Euro. Truly, everything's better with bacon! Techno Bacon <3 it!

Source: DaWanda

7. Heineken Case

Enjoy your Bacon case with the Heineken case, the iPhone case for Real Men! The iPhone case from Etsy called the Heinecell is a Heineken-themed iPhone case that shows chicks your toughness and manliness. Etsy sells it for $25, pretty decent price for a bad ass iPhone case.

Source: iPhoneSpies

8. $108,000 Gold Case

Just like there are mobile phones covered in jewelries (i.e. Vertu Signature Cobra) that costs from $100,000 up to $3,200,000, we now have a $108,000 Gold iPhone case. Germany-based designers from GnG have now revealed what could possibly be the most expensive iPhone case. The Gold Delicious (dubbed by GnG) is only 1mm thick, is made from a special high-tech carbon fiber inlay, is covered with 140g of gold (18-carat) and packs nothing less than 600 diamonds. No wonder it costs a fortune!

Source: GnG

9. Cassette Case

Go retro and relive your youth with ThumbsUp's Cassette iPhone Case. Instead of making mix tapes of all your favourites back in the days, the protects your iPhone (which may contain all your favourites back in the days, up to 32gb of bad ass mp3). This bad ass case can also serve as a stand for watching videos when fully opened. 2 thumbs up for ThumbsUp's Cassette Case!

Source: ThumbsUp

10. Recycled Cardboard Case

Even with the whole world under a financial crisis, Case-Mate took advantage of the situation and designed iPhone Recession Cases that cost only $7.99/10 cases or 30 cases for $14.99! You can get it personalized (using permanent markers), and on top of that it's environment friendly.

Source: Case-Mate

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