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Solar powered device and battery charger leads new line of dependable, on-the-go power solutions from Kodak
Thursday 06. August 2009 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today introduced a family of new portable power-charging solutions that enable fast and convenient charging of multiple devices, including a solar-powered charger that harnesses the suns power to charge gadgets while on the go.
Millions of consumers rely on multiple devices for work and play, and need dependable sources of power for them anytime, anywhere,” says John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “Our new KODAK chargers provide reliable portable power and hours of extended run time for any USB-charging compatible gadget.”
Leading the new line of chargers is the KODAK Solar Charger KS100-C+2, which produces enough power to deliver 1.5 charges to a cell phone, or run a music player for an additional 33 hours, or capture up to 200 digital camera pictures (actual results will vary by device).
“Consumers can rely on this charger for power anywhere the sun shines, even when theyre far from electrical service,” Blake says. “And on an everyday basis, they can charge the unit on a window sill or under a desk lamp, and itll be ready to go when they are.”
When light is scarce, consumers can use the included USB cable to recharge from a computer or other USB power source.
Other features of the KODAKSolar Charger KS100-C+2 include:
ENERGY STAR qualified;
Achieves full charge in 14 hours via USB-in, 28 hours via sunlight;
Solar and device charging indicator;
The KODAKSolar Charger KS100-C+2 will retail for US $39.95 MSRP beginning in September, 2009.
Also new to the Kodak line of portable power solutions are:
> KODAK Portable Charger KP100-C+2, a palm-sized, ENERGY STAR compliant power pack that lets you plug in any USB-chargeable device to provide up to 40 more hours of run time, two cell phone recharges, or up to 400 digital camera pictures (actual results will vary by device). Designed for use with all USB-compatible mobile phones, music players, cameras and more, the power pack keeps your device running and recharges it at the same time, and is an ideal travel companion.
Features include:
ENERGY STAR qualified;
Includes 2 AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2500 mAh);
Power pack achieves full charge in approximately 8 hours;
Includes auto-off Energy Saving Timer;
The KODAK Portable Charger KP100-C+2 will retail for US $29.95 MSRP beginning in September, 2009.
> KODAK Digital Camera Travel Charger K640/K640E,a compact and cordless ENERGY STAR compliant battery charger that extends the life of rechargeable NiMH batteries by up to 200 pictures per charge. The unit comes with two AA Ni-MH batteries that recharge in 6 hours or less so you can stay powered and ready to go.
The KODAK Digital Camera Travel Charger K640/K640E will retail for US $14.95 MSRP beginning in September, 2009.