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To: Futurist who wrote (3007)	1/19/1999 10:12:00 AM
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Battery Charging Revolution Cell Phone ACTivator Debuts at Showcase '99 NORCROSS, Ga., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Charger Technology, Inc. (ACT) developer of the world's fastest battery charger, gave David Coursey's Showcase '99 visitors a first look at its revolutionary Cellular ACTivator. Driven by ACT's patented Battery Operating System(TM) (BOS) technology, the fast-charging ACTivator eliminates traditional charging problems, provides dependable talk time and extends battery life. Undependable batteries have long been the Achilles' Heel of wireless service, causing customer dissatisfaction and high churn rates. The user-friendly ACTivator solves battery problems and increases usage. ACTive BOS technology enables batteries to charge faster, achieve higher capacity between charges and last up to three times longer than those used with traditional chargers. Lithium Ion batteries can be charged from flat to 100% capacity in 60-75 minutes; Nickel Cadmium in 30 minutes; and Nickel Metal Hydride in 60 minutes with minimum rise in temperature. "When you talk about technology that can reduce cell phone charging to five minutes, you're talking about a real breakthrough," says Robert Guyton, Jr., Managing Partner of Atlanta-based Monarch Capital Partners. The co- founder of Inktomi Corporation is ACT's lead investor. "Manufacturers continue to make phones smaller, lighter and more functional. Now service providers are demanding a 'Battery Operating System' that will deliver more talk time, longer battery life, and better reliability. Industry experts agree: ACT's BOS technology is the only solution that works." "We designed this ACTivator to look and feel as revolutionary as the technology it houses, and we are excited to introduce it at Showcase '99," says Karen Robinson, ACT President and CEO. "We're surrounded by state-of-the- art examples of how technology can make our lives better, and the Cellular ACTivator belongs in this arena." Consolidation and competition in the cellular/PCS service industry have bolstered the need to increase user satisfaction, retention and air-time usage. ACT saw the opportunity to make the most immediate positive impact within this market. "Initial trials indicate that the fast, flexible and dependable charging provided by ACTive BOS technology can reduce churn rates and increase subscriber usage," adds Robinson. Advanced Charger Technology, Inc. (ACT) is the world leader in the research and development of battery operating systems. Patented BOS technology is effective on most major battery chemistries. The Company works with manufacturers around the world to implement ACTive BOS technology into premier product lines. SOURCE Advanced Charger Technology, Inc. CO: Advanced Charger Technology, Inc.