Toshiba develops first-ever fuel cell for laptop computers
Yesterday, Toshiba debuted the world's first-ever prototype of a fuel cell for notebook computers. The device powers a laptop for five hours, and uses concentrated methanol as fuel. Toshiba says they'll further reduce size before consumer release. Link to Agence-France Presse item via SpaceDaily, Discuss Update: Link to Toshiba press release with photos of the laptop fuel cell prototype, including the one at left. (Thanks, Jeremy!)Share this post
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