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Non-Tech : The New Iomega '2000' Discussion Group
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To: David S. who wrote (1064)6/24/1999 6:15:00 PM
From: Rocky Reid  Read Replies (2) of 5023
 
>>, I would have to say that the wind-up Clik is a good idea although I would modify it for quick start by adding a flywheel and a piece of string. <<

Actually, a wind-up device to deliver power for electrical devices actually exists. In fact, a couple of months ago I read it was rumored that Apple was considering using one (for about a second) in their new consumer portable computer for the education market. It was to be a miniaturized wind-up power unit made by Citizen.

There is currently a radio that uses this wind-up power unit (for remote areas with no power). Here is a link to it:

brightok.net
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