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New charger sends power to batteries through Wii Remote jackets
New charger sends power to batteries through Wii Remote jackets
Filed under: Peripherals Teknocreations has unveiled their InCharge battery pack and charge stand for Wiimotes. The new stand uses a set of lithium polymer batteries, which, according to the press release, are half as heavy as other rechargeables and work over hundreds of charges. Each ...
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  • humano humano
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    We'll be needing a charger that can handle 4 wiimotes at the same time. KKTHXBAI!
    Posted 9/19/2008 respond (flag)
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Teknocreations' InCharge Juices Wiimotes Without Contact [Wiimote]
Gizmodo — We've featured a couple of Wiimote charging solutions before, but here's one that's gotten around the pesky problem of charging without metal contacts—annoying if you actually use those Wiimote jackets. Teknocreations' InCharge allows you to dock up to two 'motes, silicon and all, to grab 25 hours of gameplay juice. How? Magic (i mean, inductive charging)! InCharge retails for $34.99. [IGN via Nintendo Wii Fanboy] ...

TeknoCreations' InCharge juices Wiimotes through silicon skins
Engadget — ... packs that are encased within those newfangled silicon grips that the Big N recommends so heavily. The system reportedly offers a 25-hour battery life, and unlike contact-based chargers, the aforementioned dirt and grit won't gum up the juicing process. The InCharge Wiimote charger should be available real soon for $34.99, and for PS3 owners feeling all left out, fret not -- the company just received certification to go forward with a similar product for the SIXAXIS. [Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy] Read - InCharge Wiimote Read - InCharge PS3 ...

Teknocreations InCharge Charges Wiimotes Without Opening Cover
GadgetReview — ... up wiimote, and frequently mind you, is an exercise in pure frustration (absolute evil, don’t try it at home, kids). By the time the batteries are replaced, one has an irresistable urge to chuck it at the TV and cackle like a madman which, I guess, defeats the purpose of the grip cover. Now, all you’ve got to do is put it in the cradle, so very gently, and let the power flow into the lithium polymer battery pack. Sorta reminds me of an electric toothbrush. [wiifanboy] ...

InCharge for the Wiimote by Teknocreations
The Gadgets Weblog — ... Wiimotes, but those do not last forever. Fortunately, Teknocreations has recently made the InCharge battery pack and charge stand with lithium polymer batteries that can last for hundreds of charges. Each charge is good enough for about 25 hours worth of gameplay, and it can somehow work without any contact with metal of any type. > Unfortunately, I don't have a price for the InCharge by Teknocreations, but it is scheduled to be out soon. > Source See full article. Related Entries: Another Use for the ...

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