battery
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August 06, 2012
http://www.impactbattery.com Before you hit the hiking trail this season consider these portable solutions to keep all of your electronic devices fully powered.
Keeping your phone charged is a top priority for convenience as well as safety. The UltraXP offers a highly portable power solution for hikers to keep their USB powered devices charged. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this external battery is perfect for short or long hikes or even business travelers.
But what if your external battery runs out of power? Any electronic device can go further with the Goal Zero Escape’s ability to recharge through your car’s cigarette lighter. Perfect for road warrior or car camper, the Escape 150 houses an internal battery with a wide variety of outputs.
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May 17, 2012
As our technology devices keep getting smaller and smaller, so do many of the batteries that power them up. A special concern to emergency room doctors is an increase in the number of tots swallowing the small, flat, so-called “button” batteries that can have tragic results.
Every three hours a child shows up in a U.S. emergency room with a battery that’s been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose, a new study shows. Most cases involve a child under the age of 5, with incidents peaking around 2. That number of cases is almost double what it was 20 years ago, according to the report just published in Pediatrics.
The main culprits are “button batteries,” which account for almost 85 percent of the ER visits, researchers found. These flat, coin-shaped batteries are used in a wide variety of electronic devices, from toys, remote controls, calculators, miscellaneous gadgets, hearing aids, and watches. Many of the toys youngster play with are
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January 19, 2012
While this has been an unseasonably mild winter, portions of the country are still getting plenty of snow and opportunities for snowmobile fun. In other parts of the nation, however, golf enthusiasts are enjoying sunny skies and warm temperatures, bringing more casual golfers onto the courses than is typical for the winter months.
Motorcycle enthusiasts and ATVers are also out in force, making this a great time for anything outdoors.
Whatever your sports passion may be, we have a battery for your ride. We sell name-brand batteries for your equipment type and make it simple for you to find exactly what you need, so your product can be on its way in plenty of time for you next adventure.
At Impact Battery, we sell motorcycle batteries
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December 15, 2011
If you’re looking for some stocking stuffers or practical gift items for that special person on your list, we have an array of charger, solar and battery accessories that will be certain to be used. Our miscellaneous battery accessories range from battery testers, marine conversion kits, car chargers, volt meters, and adapters. We also have items like quick connect alligator clips, golf cart charger plugs, and cable extensions.
Other handy accessories include rock-out portable speakers, a cordless spotlight, roadside emergency kit, lantern, ionizer air purifier, compact electric jack, high torque impact wrench, flashlight set and much more.
There is plenty of time to order and have your items arrive to your house before your holiday celebration. Not only are our prices and quality great, but we support a charity of your choice with every purchase. So it’s like giving two gifts in one!
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December 01, 2011
What do you get for someone who has it all? That is always a common complaint for people when trying to find that perfect gift for a loved one for the holidays. If you have a technology lover on your list, we think we might have the answer!
At Impact Battery, we offer solutions for using the sun on the cheap or extra power on the go! Use the power of the sun that fits in the palm of your hand with a compact solar charger. It powers up mobile devices. Or, consider an ultra thin external battery to power up a laptop. The external battery promises uninterrupted power of 4 hours or more on most laptops. In addition to being sleek, light and ultra-thin at just over ½ inch thick and only about 1.5 pounds, it is easy to carry for when the
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November 29, 2011
Holiday shopping season is in full gear and electronics once again top the list of “wishes” for gifts people would love to receive. Black Friday and Cyber Monday has come and gone by now, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great specials still to be had. In fact, chances are great you may even be able to get a better deal in the coming weeks through careful research and waiting for that perfect deal to pop up.
Consumer studies show continued interest in online shopping. Buyers like the convenience of being able to compare prices from the comfort of their own homes and then looking for extra special deals like free shipping to sweeten the deal even more. A growing number of people will shop the stores to find the exact item they want, but then will write down the model
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November 17, 2011
Apple this week has announced an iOS 5.0.1 update, which includes a fix for the battery problem plaguing many iPhone 4S users, who are reporting a battery life of less than half of the prior model. So, why are we announcing the news on this blog?
In today’s technologically-driven marketplace, the performance (or lack of) can directly impact the success of a consumer product. Not only is enough today to have an amazing electronics item with lots of bells and whistles, but the battery that powers the device better work in a way that meets customer expectations as well.
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales quickly approach, you’ll want to do your research before making an electronics purchase about the battery life of a product you are about to buy. Whether it is a toy,
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November 09, 2011
Lithium-ion batteries are considered the solution to making electric cars possible. But, which kind? A recent article in ConsumerReports.org talks about what’s next in the lithium battery landscape.
Seth Fletcher, editor of Popular Science magazine and author, describes the key technologies of today and what lies ahead. Here are excerpts of his take on develops, as reported by Eric Evarts.
- The first-generation lithium batteries are made from lithium-cobalt oxide. These are the batteries widely used in consumer electronics today. These batteries have good power, but they are less stable than other kinds. While lithium-cobalt oxide batteries are readily available, commercial versions are not set up for cars. They are mainly made by Sony.
- The second-generation
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October 27, 2011
Winter is quickly approaching, and snow is already falling in some parts of the country. While it’s too early to declare the opening of ski season, the truth is that wintery temperatures aren’t too far away.
So that you are ready to head outdoors and enjoy time on your snowmobile, now is the perfect time to make sure that your equipment’s battery is ready for another season of action. Depending on the age and condition of your snowmobile’s battery, it may be time to invest in a new one. And you don’t want to wait until the perfect conditions exist only to find your snowmobile won’t start up.
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October 20, 2011
Lithium-ion batteries are used in an array of consumer electronics, from laptops, smart phones, and even electric cars. While the current lithium-ion batteries are good, they will get better. The reason can be credited to researchers who have found a way to have the batteries store more energy.
According to a recent article in Science Daily, the anode is a critical component in these batteries. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab have designed a new type of anode that can absorb eight times the lithium of current designs. Even more promising, it has maintained its greatly increased energy capacity after over a year of testing and countless charge-discharge cycles. And additional good news with it is that the new anodes are made from low-cost materials, compatible with