2010-06-17

The miniPAK -- Horizon's Portable Electronic Device Charger

At last! An affordable, portable, pocket-sized Personal Fuel Cell


The Horizon MiniPak will almost certainly be the public's first experience of the coming Hydrogen Economy.

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Portable fuel cell powers gadgets with water

Horizon’s solution relies on a purpose-built cartridge, called a HydroStik, which is refilled from a “desktop hydrogen supply”. HydroStiks are inserted into the MiniPak, a handheld conversion unit that produces 1.5W to 2W of continuous power and includes a standard 5V USB port to enable direct plugging-in of any USB-dependent device. Adapter tips support a variety of smartphones and GPS units from Motorola, LG, Sony, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC, and Garmin (here’s the official video complete with 80s-styled synthpop ambient music).








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MiniPAK
MiniPAK 
features:
  • Refillable H2 storage!
  • Cheaper for the amount of storable energy ($/Wh)
  • More available energy than most existing devices (Wh)
  • No self discharge - energy can be stored in solid state for years
  • No wall sockets ideal for remote "off-grid" use or international travel
  • Smaller size for similar weight when compared to best available batteries
  • Ready-to-use device - no need to charge cartridges prior to first-time use
  • Easy to use (Universal USB for multiple devices), no need for adaptor plugs
  • Sustainable product: product makes use of recycled plastics and green materials
  • Multiple use - can be used for numerous portable devices, not just cell-phones!
  • Eco-friendly: if disposed, canisters do not contain any mercury, cadmium or lead
  • "Hot swappable" energy by simply swapping "empty for full" cartridges on the go
  • Carriable on-board aircraft cabin - thanks to recent legislation on metal hydride devices
  • Infrastructure for the future - HydroFILL "home refueling station" can be used for many other fuel cell devices


A Hydrogen Station In Every Home?

CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks to Taras Wankewycz about a new hydrogen fuel-cell refueling station for the home.

Would you like to know more?

"Horizon to show home fuel cell technology that charges gadgets"
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/01/0...



Sources
At last! An affordable, portable, pocket-sized Personal Fuel Cell
http://www.gizmag.com/at-last-an-affordable-portable-pocket-size-fuel-cell/15425/
Portable fuel cell powers gadgets with water
http://apcmag.com/Content.aspx?id=5801
YouTube - Horizon's NEW MiniPak - compact fuel cell power supply for your power-hungry portable electronics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyNc-97ZFhM&feature=player_embedded
Portable Power - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
http://www.horizonfuelcell.com/electronics.htm
YouTube - A Hydrogen Station In Every Home?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLVQVtuPR9c

Related
Products & Markets - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
http://www.horizonfuelcell.com/products.htm
Horizon MiniPak personal fuel cell charger hits shelves for $100 -- Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/horizon-minipak-personal-fuel-cell-charger-hits-shelves-for-100/
Horizon’s Cheap Personal Fuel Cell Now On Sale—Charge Gadgets Cleanly And Cheaply | Gizmodo Australia
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2010/06/horizons-cheap-personal-fuel-cell-now-on-salecharge-gadgets-cleanly-and-cheaply/
Horizon MiniPak Pocket-Sized Fuel Cell Charger
http://www.gadgetvenue.com/horizon-minipak-pocketsized-fuel-cell-charger-06161724/
Pocket-Sized Fuel Cell Charges Gadgets Away From Home
http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3192
Horizon offers fuel cells for portable devices - GREEN.BLORGE.com
http://green.blorge.com/2010/06/horizon-offers-fuel-cells-for-portable-devices/
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