Nokia bicycle charger announced for Nokia phones with 2mm charging jack

The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia on Thu 3 Jun 2010 released details of 4 new cheap phone models and a battery charger powered by the energy generated from riding a bicycle. The charger, which can be fitted into any Nokia phone with a 2 mm charger jack, uses a dynamo to generate electricity from the movement of the wheels. The price of the charger kit, which also includes a holder for securing the phone to the bicycle, will vary according to market, but in countries like Kenya, where the product was introduced, it would be around 15 euros (US$18.43). To begin charging, a cyclist needs to travel around 6 km/h (4 mph). Charging times will vary depending on battery model - a 10 minute journey at 10 km/h produces around 28 minutes of talk time or 37 hours of standby time.

- This is a pretty good idea not only for developing countries, but also for places in developed countries like in Europe or say Portland, Oregon and elsewhere where cycling for work or leisure is becoming popular. The charging rate seems to be pretty decent as well. The only thing is, you'd need a compatible Nokia phone that uses their proprietary 2mm charger pin, a format which apparently they seem to be going back to, even for the upcoming Nokia N8 that is the current talk of the town for the Nokia crowd. But already, the forums are abuzz with talk of looking for a 2mm to micro-USB charger converter plug for the rest of the smartphone models out there.

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