Feb 18 2009Universal Cell Phone Charger Here By 2012
The major cell phone manufacturers (Apple excluded) have agreed to adopt a universal microUSB charger for cell phones by 2012. And I think I speak for all of us when I say I say, "it's about freaking time!" And also, "can you hear me now?" *slamming balls in dictionary* Jla`#@82[wa;g@!h.!! I deserved that.
As a result of the universal standard, smartphone makers may well end up incorporating both a micro USB adaptor, and a proprietary one for specialist data transfers to their devices. That'll require at least an extra lead or two in the box, losing some of the environmental benefit, and placing a constraint on product designs. Maybe that's why those cellphone makers who agreed to the standard have only promised "the majority" of cellphones will use the connector by 2012, and avoided a binding agreement.
Wow, that seems kind of ridiculous. I hate to break it to you, folks, but I can charge cellphones with my mind. Don't believe me? Take your cell phone out of your pocket and look at it. Does it have a charge? I did that. Now call me, I've got rollover minutes about to expire.
Cellphone Makers Agree on Universal Charger, But is it a Good Idea? [fastcompany]
Thanks to mike and Klye, who charge their phones the way God intended, like a bull.
Reader Comments
1. Cody - February 18, 2009 2:22 PM
FIRST
2. Sonny - February 18, 2009 2:25 PM
First! Charge this!
3. Kyle - February 18, 2009 2:26 PM
Sent this to you yesturday :( all well LOL
4. Moose Knuckle - February 18, 2009 2:43 PM
Environmental benefit, shmenefit, if I need my cell phone charged I don't care if it charges off of baby seal oil, used uranium rods, or the souls of nuns.
Charge that sheeit now beeyotch
5. Mister Fixit - February 18, 2009 2:47 PM
It's about time. I am tired of having to buy a new charger every time I want to charge it in multiple locations. P.S. Mike's hot.
6. naas - February 18, 2009 2:49 PM
LATE!!!
These should've came out when usb2 did.
7. Angel Mass - February 18, 2009 2:56 PM
So I guess this is all what Mayans meant to say
8. Daisy - February 18, 2009 2:58 PM
FAKE!!!!
This is a complete photoshop job. You can tell its a fake because the shadow's are all wrong.
This is exactly like that scene in the movie Never Back Down where Max traded a couple of cans of diesel fuel for time with some playboy playmates. Since they were "over there" he decided to let them live and not run them through a wood chipper when he was done. Unfortunately that meant he didn't get the diesel back after he was done, but he had a bunch anyhow.
9. Mr. LOL - February 18, 2009 3:04 PM
if these were made in California, they could call them San Diego Chargers!
LOL!
10. BOOSH! - February 18, 2009 3:08 PM
Baby Seal Oil.
Goddamn that sounds delicious.
11. Ollie Williams - February 18, 2009 3:53 PM
@3
That's why he gave you credit, dumbass.
12. Leonidas - February 18, 2009 4:08 PM
Run this by me again - USB is an interface that can supply power and do data transfer. But these guys need an extra cable for "specialist data transfer?" Nokia's Asian brother-in-law obviously own shares in "specialist" cables.
13. Leonidas - February 18, 2009 4:09 PM
Run this by me again - USB is an interface that can supply power and do data transfer. But these guys need an extra cable for "specialist data transfer?" Nokia's Asian brother-in-law obviously owns shares in "specialist" cables.
14. Leonidas - February 18, 2009 4:10 PM
*owns* thought I could be clever and hit "stop" before the comment went through. Maybe not so much...
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16. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - February 19, 2009 12:09 PM
I have no issue communicating without the use of profanity. Quite frankly, the english language offers much more colorful adjectives. The point being made is simply that in this country, where this blog is hosted, we have freedom of speech. The same freedom of speech that would protect this blogger (GW) in court. I find it rather disingenuous of him to post NSFW content and genitalia jokes, then censor our comments about them.
OK, so we'll have a universal charger, but I'm sure that custom data cable bullshit will bite much harder than the original chargers... I'm just happy my Bluetooth syncs up with my old phone, my new phone, my computer, etc.
17. OtterMan - February 19, 2009 4:12 PM
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