All cell phones are created equal. Hey, at least that’s what they’re saying over in Europe with the new innovation of a universal cell phone charger!
By this time next year, Europeans will have the opportunity to share battery chargers with friends, rather than suffer from the annoyance of either having to buy another battery charger if away from home, or constantly badger perfect strangers to see if they share the same type of cellular phone.
Thanks to the efforts of the European Commission, the largest cellphone brands, including Apple, Motorola, Samsung and Research in Motion have signed an agreement stating that their cells phones will be compatible with the innovative Company’s highly anticipated charger starting in 2011.
Not only does a universal charger equate to less hassle, it also means less waste, which translates to being more ecologically conscientious. This new one-size-fits-all means that fewer chargers will meet their demise in a landfill, less electronic waste, and fewer resources consumed in manufacturing chargers.
Because our country doesn't have a government setting a deadline, it’s solely up to the cell phone makers to change to a single standard charger. This also may mean that these powerhouses may lose out on a few bucks from those Americans who are constantly forgetting their chargers while away on business. So, do we expect to be in the race with Europe for the universal charger? We’ll will kindly remind you not to hold your breath.
Not only is Europe ahead in their time zone, they're running circles around America with their technological way of thinking! Have YOU helped save the world today?
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