Powermat promises wireless capability for the masses, delivers nothing
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We’ve seen quite a few induction-based “wireless power” systems manufacture the scene, and while the notion is interesting both in theory and prototype, actually getting it to market has proven to be quite difficult, with some casualties along the way. That’s why we’re a little wary of new claims by Israel’s Powermat, Ltd. that it’s ready to go with tech that’ll turn “any surface” into a ability source. Well, that, and the PR image they sent us has the iPod charging screen Photoshopped onto every device pictured, including a first-gen RAZR and an N95. Oh, and they
claim that embedding PowerMat in sheetrock eliminates the need for outlets entirely, but we’re not at all certain how that’s supposed to work — do you have to hold your devices against the wall all night? Add to that the interesting claims that Powermat’s tech delivers energy in “real date,” and that it “completely eliminates the potential for electrical fires,” and we’re in full put-up-or-shut-up mode by here. Think you can top the wireless hamburger, Powermat?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Original post by Nilay Patel
