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Lenovo T40, Notebook With Methanol Battery Lasts 10hr

We probably heard about notebook which run by methanol gas but since now, the technology is only as theory and has not been realized till now.

The good news is, a join venture between PolyFuel company with Lenovo will soon release a notebook product with methanol gas energy. Lenovo T40 is the name of the notebook with methanol, or to be precise, Direct Methanol Furl Cell (DMFC) which methanol gas will be converted to electricity to run the notebook.

With this technology, the user can have lots of advantages from the use of methanol which can be refilled and the battery can run for 10 hours, compared to lithium battery which can only lasts for 3-4hours. When it will be sold? Let’s just pray that they can be successful with the research of this Lenovo T40.

iPod With Solar Energy?

Solar energy is expected to be the energy source for gadgets made by Apple company. This includes gadgets like iPod, iPhone, or even Macbook. This issue comes after the findings of patent application by Apple for gadget that equipped with panels of solar energy. The panel will be placed in the back of LCD screen.

Based on the placement of the panel, it is believed that the panel can absorb enough sunlight to provide enough power. The placement also enables Apple to add this solar energy feature without changing the design of the iPod, iPhone, or Macbook.

Problem that can occur from the use of solar energy panel in this gadget is about the durability and placement that takes off a very valuable spot on that gadget. If they place the panel in a surface that is too small will not be able to give maximum energy to make the gadget work.

Apple has registered a patent right for this technology. However, Apple is not the first company that use this technique using solar energy. Motorola introduced a similar technology in 2001. It should be remembered that not all technology patented by a company will be applied in commercial product. Apple might patent this technology without any intention of selling solar powered iPod.