The MSI GX630 Makes Notebook Gaming More Affordable

MSI has been a popular manufacturer of notebook PCs and has found a niche market with its MSI Wind line, but the company has made another bound with the debut of the GX630, a gaming notebook with a price tag under a grand.

Gaming PCs (both desktop and notebook alike) are infamous for having high class features and a steep price tag. The GX630, however, offers up a decent selection of features for the gamer at an affordable $800.

Obviously the GX630 won’t stand up to the elitest Alienware systems, but it can definitely hold its own. It comes with a 15-inch screen, 2.3GHz AMD X2 and 4GB of RAM.
source http://thehottestgadgets.com/2009/02/the-msi-gx630-makes-notebook-gaming-more-affordable-002127#more-2127

AquaTune Waterproof iPod Speakers for the Pool

The AquaTune submergible speakers from Focal allow iPod connectivity for all of your underwater music needs. The Nano 4G model works with the latest iPod nano and has a pair of 1-watt speakers. The V2 model (pictured) is compatible with additional iPod models and has a 3-watt x 2 power rating.

Both models use clear, polycarbonate bodies and o-ring seals to prevent leakage and a flexible silicon rubber membrane that enables operation of the Click Wheel. They are submersible up to one meter for half an hour; any longer or deeper, and the seal may be compromised.

The larger V2 model is compatible with Apple’s fourth and fifth generation iPods, first through fourth generation iPod nanos, iPod classic, first and second generation iPod shuffle, and the iPod mini. The AquaTune Nano 4G and V2 are currently available in Japan and will be available stateside for $175 and $120, respectively
source http://thehottestgadgets.com/2009/02/aquatune-waterproof-ipod-speakers-for-the-pool-001975#more-1975

Introducing the Eee PC-in-a-Keyboard

The new Asus Eee PC-in-a-Keyboard is exactly what it sounds like, an entire PC fitted inside of a keyboard. It also has a small touchscreen display in place of the number pad on the right.

The specs include:

1.6Ghz Atom Processor
1GB of Ram
8GB or 16GB SSD Drive
5″ Touchscreen display
VGA and HDMI output (optional wireless video capability)
Two new Eee PC-in-a-Keyboard models will be available in May for around $400 and $600 each. This is a nice twist on the usual all-in-one pc.
source http://thehottestgadgets.com/2009/03/introducing-the-eee-pc-in-a-keyboard-002135#more-2135

The Amazing BMW Designed Level 10 PC Case by Thermaltake

This new “Level 10″ case was designed by BMW’s own BMW Designworks USA and it is made by Thermaltake. The case has different compartments for the major components of a computer, rather than having just one big compartment like regular computer cases.

Although it a ground breaking design, there is no word on whether having the case broken into different compartments will actually be better than the standard cases today. I guess we just have to wait to see on this one.
source http://thehottestgadgets.com/2009/03/the-amazing-bmw-designed-level-10-pc-case-by-thermaltake-002137#more-2137

Wheelchair that has own mechanical arm

It is pretty heart wrenching to see a great deal of folk these days suffer from severely debilitating syndromes that leave them paralyzed as well as completely dependent on the assistance of others. Good thing medical science have advanced by some degrees, and among these include automated wheelchairs that allow such folks unprecedented freedom to move around on their own, gaining back their self-respect and esteem in the process. When it comes to assistive technology, researchers from the University of South Florida are pushing the proverbial envelope even further by working on a wheelchair that has its own mechanical arm. What makes this special is the wheelchair’s ability to hold a system that relies on EEG, reading the user’s brain waves while sending translated signals to the robotic arm to move it accordingly. Man and machine working together telepathically? I’m sold.


Initial testing by human users has successfully proven that the WMRA control system can be used without having the user to use even a single muscle. The WMRA also will not use any pre-programmed movements unless chosen by the user beforehand. Rajiv Dubey, professor and chair of the USF Department of Mechanical Engineering, and director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering & Technology, has mentioned in passing that such a design (in the field of intelligent therapeutic and assistive robotic systems such as the WMRA) is based on sensor-fusion technology, which is utilized to map limited human input into complex motion via a method known as “sensor-assisted scaled teleoperation.”

The WMRA will seem like a heaven-sent device that will help folks suffering from “locked-in syndrome,” an entirely paralytic condition that leaves people unable to move despite maintaining a normal standard of intellectual standards. We hope that the WMRA will be made available to all soonest possible at the lowest price, although the latter will be almost impossible to achieve
source http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090209/wheelchair-that-has-own-mechanical-arm/#more-21797

Revio Programmable Light Switch

The Light Switch is one of those pieces of technology that doesn’t really need improvement, right? It’s basically binary on and off, right? If you want, you could put in a dimmer dial, or give it some push button interface, and that is as advanced as it usually gets.

The Revio programmable light switches by FirstHand Design could be the beginning of a new trend in light switches as it has eight programmable buttons for all kinds of lighting configurations. It is also compatible with anything else electric that requires a switch.

Also included is a dim/bright controller knob, and an infrared receiver to control it all from a distance. Believe it or not, the Revio light switch has flash memory and can be programmed from the iCAN network. The light switch is hardly binary anymore.

Another interesting feature is that the user can insert whatever background for the light switch by placing it behind the plastic cover. So if you want to put in a different photo, or typeface, it is up to you to decide what labels for the lighting setup.

So what we have here is a programmable light switch that you can accessorize to match with your décor! So far, this looks like just some concept technology for now, but it is a positive step for the world of light switches.

Aiways Innovating announces Touch Book

The netbook market is certainly one of the fastest growing markets in the world - just take a look at how things have changed since the Asus Eee PC 701 was released a couple of years back or so. It hasn’t even been two years that passed us by, and we have already seen the tiny netbook grow from a simple 7″ display to one that sports 10.2″ (or larger as other manufacturers try to circumvent the gentleman’s agreement with Microsoft) of viewing real estate, and the humble 4GB SSD has grown to 160GB hard drives, and one no longer needs to rely on Linux alone as there is always Microsoft Windows XP as the operating system of choice. Netbooks have even affected notebook sales to a certain extent, so it makes perfect sense for Always Innovating to come up with their extremely versatile netbook known as the Touch Book.


What sounds like an Apple product is actually a versatile netbook that not only functions as a netbook, but also doubles up as a tablet. How is this possible? No, it won’t employ the standard method of a swiveling display that covers the keyboard. Instead, the Touch Book’s keyboard itself is detachable, where you’ll then be treated to a 3D touchscreen user interface. Currently on preview at DEMO ‘09, the Touch Book will not weigh more than two pounds despite carrying a battery that offers a pretty hefty battery life of 10 to 15 hours, which is pretty much three times the amount of time an average netbook is able to run before crying out for more juice.

Other features include internal USB plugs, an ARM processor from Texas Instruments, as well as the ability for you to stick it onto a fridge (it is magnetic), allowing it to function as a digital photo frame or a computer for mom to use while she searches for recipes online. You can place pre-orders for the $299 Touch Book here as Always Innovating targets a late spring release date.

Panasonic announces DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Players

Panasonic is on a roll here with a trio of Blu-ray players for the discerning consumer, and they consist of the DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD70V. Heck, the consumer electronics giant has even gone so far as to present the first Blu-ray-VHS dual player in the world. This is a stunning revelation (to me at least), as I thought that DVD-VHS combo players were about as far as VHS tapes would go, but to see a similar kind of backwards compatibility found in the most modern Blu-ray player? Just unbelievable, and I’m still suffering from bruises all over that I obtained while pinching myself. These three models will combine high quality images with enhanced networking functions, and they include VIERA Cast’s improved internet functionality that opens up a whole new door to Amazon VOD’s huge selection of titles.

Electronic products’ sale plunge due to recession

KARACHI: Electronic products’ sale has plummeted by 65 percent in the wake of depreciated rupee and slowdown in the economy, while the small shopkeepers have shut down their business.

Karachi Electronic Traders Association (KETA) sources told Geo News that this being the wedding season was seen best for the sale of electronic items, yet the sale has significantly slumped due to economic slowdown, regulatory duty by the government and the hundred percent LC margin slapped by the Central Bank. The sale of washing machine, juicer, toaster and electronic heater has dropped by 35 percent, while fridge, deep freezer, and air conditioners’ sale has almost dissipated, he said. Sources said that the small shopkeepers running business in rented shops were hard hit and 25 percent of them have closed their business. On the other hand, State Bank data said that the imports of electronic products shot up by 20 percent have reached up to $350 million.

Electronic Parts Management Solutions

Obsolescence Management
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IHS provides a comprehensive solution for compliance relevant data by addressing these directives to ease compliance for producers and manufacturers alike.
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Get into the excitement of electronic drumming with a modest investment!

The SD5K Electronic drum kit has sensitive drum pads made of a durable, yet highly responsive, material that accurately captures every hit. All pads have adjustable rack placement and angle adjustments for unlimited customization to your playing style. This includes two cymbal pads and one hi-hat pad which have height and angle adjustments for a convenient, custom-tailored fit.

The included hi-hat control pedal gives you the feel of a real high-hat pedal, providing instant hardware familiarity to your playing. Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the hi-hat functions as a closed hi-hat when pedal is stepped on, and open when the pedal is released.

Unlike acoustic drum sets, the kick pad can be located independent of the toms for even greater customization to your body size and playing style.

The SD5K is controlled through an easy-to-read bright multifunction LED display that shows all parameter settings on your kit so you'll always know where you're at.

The sound module contains 237 voices and gives you plenty of sounds with which to customize your own drum kits. You can store up to 10 different custom kits, or use the 22 preset kits that come with the module for a head start. Also included are a reverb effect, a built-in metronome, and 48 preset songs to practice with.

Lightweight aluminum construction provides the strength of steel, but without the weight. This means easy transportation to and from the audition, rehearsal, and gig. An easy to put together design make setups and breakdowns easier. Specially made locking hinges keep your setup from drifting, ensuring your kit stays exactly where and how you set it up.
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Electronic Surveillance Laws

Electronic surveillance involves the traditional laws on wiretapping--any interception of a telephone transmission by accessing the telephone signal itself--and eavesdropping--listening in on conversations without the consent of the parties. More recently, states have extended these laws to cover data communications as well as telephone surveillance. For example, in Florida, interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications is prohibited. State and federal policymakers face the challenge of balancing security needs via electronic surveillance against individual privacy.
source http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/cip/surveillance.htm

Nokia 6315i

Just to put it on the table right away, the Nokia 6315i cell phone is not going to build any fashion declarations nor will you see a superstar sporting it in the region of municipality. It is just your elementary Nokia flip cell phone that happens to have settled music player button on the frontage flap. Nokia 6315i mobile has a measured size in at 3.5 by 1.9 by 0.7 inches and weighting in at 3.5 ounces, the Nokia 6315i is neither large nor small, the only nod this Nokia make to the current style is a little slimmed down exterior from last versions.

Design of Nokia 6315i

The outside of the Nokia 6315i cell phone has the media player controls that allow you to unlock the player, play, rewind, pause or fast forwarding your music without having to open the cell phone. It also maintains a 1 inch, 96 x 96 pixels display that supports 65,536 colors. The Nokia 6315i’s displays also present the battery life, signal power, date, time and caller’s ID. You can also personalize the Nokia 6315i themes display a modest by shifting the wallpapers and clock style, but other than that, as you see is as you obtain. Moreover, another feature of the display is that it operates as a self-portrait viewfinder but you still have to go into camera selection to turn to this feature.

The Nokia 6315i themes display is moderately inspiring with its 1.8 inch crossways, 1280 x 960 pixels display that maintains 262,144 colors. Its display is exhilarating and glowing and it is great for the eager Nokia 6315i games user or web browser. Additionally, you can also adjust contrast, dialing font, backlight time and clock formation. The navigation button on this Nokia 6315i cell phone is slimy and it assembles too flush with the face of the cell phone. The similar situation goes with the keypad although roomy, buttons, your fingers may skid around a slight.
Features of Nokia 6315i

In basic Nokia 6315i particulars features that this phone contains a 500 get in touch with phone number in its phone book with every entry allowing for five phone numbers and an email address. You can also allocate photos for personalized ID as well as a meticulous Nokia 6615i ring tones. You do not have an assortment of choices with the Nokia 6315i ring tones that come formerly with the Nokia 6315i mobile so you may want to use the 2.0 web Browser to download some other ones. Whilst you are there, go forward and download some nokia 6315i games since this phone does not enclose any with the package.

Moreover, in Nokia 6315i cell phone, you will see several others impressive features such as; email, voice recorder, text and multi media messaging vibrate mode, USB compatibility, calendar, PC syncing, instant messaging (Google, AOL, and MSN), an world clock, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, voice dialing and a stopwatch.

Nokia 6315i cell phone arrives ready with a five resolution, 3-, 5-, or 10-second self timer 1.3 mega pixels camera. You can also change brilliance and white balance settings and it also has landscape and portrait modes, three-color results, three cover up sounds and a silent choice. Nokia 6315i comes with 1.3-mega-pixel camera with the flash and a 2X digital zoom and a video clips recorder that captures clips in one resolution with sound and at 15 frames per second. The pictures worth of the Nokia 6315i not very high but improved as compare to previous version, you would not imagine from a 1.3-mega-pixel camera.

The Nokia 6315i cell phone is an EV-DO smart cell phone and maintains all of Version’s 3G services with the V Cast video services and the V Cast music stores. You can also get and download a variety of Version applications such as VZ Navigator and Backup Assistance.

The Nokia 6315i mobile has 3.8 hours talk time and 10 days timing of standby time. The sounds produced are noisy and the pitiable speakers did not help it out one bit. At the time of purchase Nokia 6315i you will get hold of the splendid Nokia 6315i accessories such as; cell battery, mobile charger, USB data traveling cable and mobile casing.
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Ballastronic, Inc. is specialized in developing high quality and energy efficient electronic ballasts for HID lamps. Our principal focus has been in the development of low frequency square wave ballast technology for pulse start metal halide lamps, especially in medium power range (350W - 600W). The unique circuit solutions of our ballast provide stable and acoustic resonance free operation in a wide ambient temperature range making the ballast able to operate under extreme conditions.

Our dimmable 400W electronic ballast prototype for pulse start metal halide (MH) lamps demonstrates the company's patented low frequency square wave technology. Powerful unique features distinguish it from the market's presently available electronic ballasts. We have also developed high efficient, dimmable electronic ballast prototypes for HPS lamps from 70W to 250W.
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Government of Canada Supports Electronic Health Record System that Will Save Time and Lives

OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced that the Government of Canada, through its Economic Action Plan, is continuing to support the creation of health information systems designed to benefit Canadians by saving time and lives, while also creating economic stimulus.

Support from Budget 2009 will assist Canada Health Infoway in implementing electronic health records. It will also speed up the implementation of electronic medical record systems for physicians, as well as connect hospitals, pharmacies and community care facilities.

"An electronic health record system will improve the safety and accountability of the overall health-care system," said Minister Aglukkaq. “It will save time and lives by reducing duplication, improving the management of chronic disease, improving access to care and boosting productivity. This will result in a positive contribution to Canada's economy, including the creation of thousands of sustainable, knowledge-based jobs throughout Canada."
Many other countries are following Canada's adoption of electronic health records, which give health-care providers a complete picture of their patients' health history and help them to provide better care. Electronic health records will also help to reduce wait times by speeding the flow of information through the system, eliminating duplicate or unnecessary tests, and reducing hospital stays due to adverse drug events. Automated alerts and reminders will help to reduce medication errors and remind health-care providers of necessary tests or vaccinations.

Funding of $500 million announced today is in addition to $400 million in support provided to Canada Health Infoway in Budget 2007. This brings the Government of Canada's total commitment to this initiative to $2.1 billion. Since its inception, Infoway and its provincial and territorial partners have made good progress in making electronic health records a reality in Canada. Across the country, increasing numbers of Canadians and health-care providers are gaining access to health information through secure electronic systems.

"The Government of Canada's continued investment in the development of electronic health record systems across Canada will result in continued modernization of the health-care system, with tangible results for Canadians in every corner of the country," said Richard Alvarez, President and CEO, Canada Health Infoway. "In addition to benefiting the health system, electronic health records are also reducing operating costs and stimulating the economy by creating thousands of jobs."
Canada Health Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established in 2001 to accelerate the development of health information and communication technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth, and public health surveillance systems on a pan-Canadian basis. Its members are the 14 federal, provincial and territorial Deputy Ministers of Health.
source http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2009/2009_14-eng.php

Electronic Calls

Knight & Hale's innovative game calls revolutionized game calling by reproducing sounds that no other calls could touch. Now Knight & Hale is charting new territory with innovations in electronic game calling. Knight & Hale Total E-Call electronic game calls enable you to enjoy the superior sound of Knight & Hale calls with the added convenience and ease of electronic calling.

Just place your Total E-Call electronic game call in the woods and walk up to 100 yards away. When the time comes, use your remote to play a sequence of up to four different preselected sounds at volumes ranging from a shout to a whisper. This enables you to walk around and make noise without scaring away game with your sound and scent.

As good as you might be with your manual game call, an electronic game call such as Knight & Hale's Total E-Call is always going to outperform you. The Total E-Call electronic game call utilizes the same quality craftsmanship that makes all of our products so superior and cemented Knight & Hale's place as the industry leader.

The sounds are so exact that you can learn to use your manual calls by trying to mimic your electronic calls. Whether you want to learn to kee kee run, purr, gobble, buck grunt, tending grunt, mad grunt, snort wheeze, antler rattle or doe bleat, just use the scrolling menu to choose the sound you want to learn.

Just buy one electronic game call and when you want to call a different animal, simply buy a new cartridge!
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Electronic Medical Records

Many doctors' offices nowadays have electronic medical records instead of paper charts. My office, for example, is currently in the process of converting over from paper charts to computerized charts.


There are advantages and disadvantages to electronic records. Since my patients are having to put up with a certain amount of delays and chaos in my office during this time period, and are nice enough to be patient with it all, I would like to take a few moments to explain a bit about this whole process.

The advantages of an electronic chart are:

The electronic chart never forgets anything. Once the doctor identifies a medical problem, it is never forgotten until it is resolved. This is a huge advantage. Other things that used to be forgotten but won't be any more are medications and their dosages, allergies, et cetera.
Bad handwriting is no longer an issue. The computer's handwriting is excellent!
The electronic chart is available at remote locations. For example, our office charts will soon be available at the hospital (though they aren't quite yet). This is not possible with a paper chart, which can only be in one place at one time.
The electronic chart can fax a prescription to the pharmacy while you're still in the doctor's office, so that the prescription is waiting for you at the pharmacy.
Whereas previously we had stacks and stacks of loose-leaf charts, with wrinkled pieces of paper, some of them torn and falling apart, some of them attached with paper clips, some of them attached with tape, now each doctor just carries around a notebook computer which can bring up all the patient records instantly. There is no longer any need to search through shelves of paper charts.
Disadvantages of an electronic chart are:

Contrary to what you might think, it takes longer to enter information into the computer than it does to quickly jot down a note on paper. So it's more time-consuming to use a computer.
Patients tend to get impatient during the visit, watching the doctor slowly enter the data. It seems to the patient that the doctor is paying more attention to the computer than to the patient. One way I deal with this problem is by turning the computer screen around so that the patient can see what I'm doing. That way, the patient and I are in effect entering the data into the computer together. Since most people today are computer-literate, this usually works quite well.
Electronic medical records are the wave of the future. Their advantages far outweigh their disadvantages. Their time has come. The only question is: How smooth will the transition be?

In my office, the transition to the electronic medical record began on August 19, 2003. Immediately, we began to experience disruptions in our scheduling. There have been delays, and there has been decreased availability of doctor appointments. The reason is that the electronic medical record appointments take so much longer than the regular appointments, owing to the fact that we doctors don't yet know how to use the computer system.

On the other hand, all of the staff members have been learning quickly how to use the system, and patients have been quite tolerant of the scheduling delays. By fitting patients into the schedule when necessary, we have been able to accomodate emergencies that have cropped up.

I sincerely hope that the transition to the electronic medical record at your doctor's office is as smooth and painless as possible, and that your health care is not adversely affected by it. The conversion to the electronic medical record is a necessary transition which all doctors' offices must make. In the long run, it is a transition which will benefit patients in every possible way.
source http://www.drbeckwith.com/emr.php

Laptop to TV Connection Options

Are you looking for information on connecting a laptop to TV? You’ve come to the right place. This article looks at several options which can help those with newer TV sets, older TV sets and with both newer and older computers.


Why Connect Your Laptop to Your TV?

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to trying connecting a laptop to a TV set. There are a lot of options in downloading movies, videos and television shows online and you might be sent videos by someone else as well that you want to watch without crowding around a little laptop screen. This article explores some options for you with respect to TV to laptop connection options.


Being able to connect your laptop to TV set will depend on several factors including the age of the laptop, the age of the television, the features and connections and whether or not you have various cables you’ll need. Here are a few potential options for you:


The popular methods include S-video, VGA cable, DVI cabling, and utilizing a scan converter box. Not every option will work with every type of television set and not every laptop is equipped to handle each option as well so you’ll want to look at the options and check the ports on both your TV and your laptop. The ports and cables have a lot to do with the best option for you along with what type of television set you have. Let’s look at each option individually:


Laptop to TV with S-Video Cable

This simple and inexpensive cable connects your laptop to your TV and works easily. Most sets are equipped with s-video jacks. The picture resolution and audio won’t be as high quality as it is on your computer but this is convenient and easy way to get picture and sound.


VGA Cable

A VGA cable will also allow you to connect your TV to laptop but only if your TV is HDTV. This type of TV is now very popular and VGA cables are quite inexpensive and the resulting quality is much higher than with the S-Video cabling. Most experts will suggest VGA for the best picture possible. You may need to adjust the aspect ratio to get the best picture.


DVI Cable

A DVI cabling option works with digital signals, HDTV’s and newer laptop models.


Scan Converter Box

A scan converter box can be a good option for watching on TV what you’d normally watch on a PC. It will alter the signal so that your laptop can communicate with your television.


PC to TV Card

PC to TV cards can help you easily transmit data from the laptop to the TV with a bit of fussing with resolution. Some models don’t require any adjustments to aspect ratio.


Some people have differing opinions on the best options but the bottom line is that you don’t have to suffer watching movies or shows on your laptop because there are quite a few options for using your television as a monitor.
source http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/laptop-to-tv-connection-options/

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CARTS 2009 attendees to get early look at results from landmark counterfeiting study

Key findings and best practice recommendations from the Department of Commerce’s landmark survey on counterfeiting will be presented during the keynote address at CARTS 2009, March 30 to April 2 in Jacksonville, Fla.

The DoC’s study, titled “Counterfeits and the U.S. Industrial Base,” assesses the impact of counterfeit electronics on supply chain integrity, critical infrastructure, and industrial capabilities. In her CARTS keynote, Teresa Telesco of DoC will present survey results and provide information on best practices that can mitigate risk to the U.S. supply chain. The impact of counterfeiting on the electronic components industry has been estimated to be as much as $10 billion annually.

An early and detailed look
A full report based on the survey is expected in the middle of this year, but attendees at CARTS 2009 will get an early and detailed look at the findings and recommendations.

“The survey has uncovered some startling information, and more importantly, collected a detailed list of best practices from more than 1,000 manufacturers, assemblers, contractors and distributors,” says Bob Willis, president of the Electronic Components Association (ECA), the CARTS 2009 sponsor. “Not only will this give companies information they need to combat counterfeiting, it will help our members set the agenda for government programs.”

Ultracapacitors also in spotlight

CARTS 2009 will also include a technical seminar on ultracapacitors, considered a key technology in the quest for renewable energy sources. Ultracapacitors offer a unique combination of high power, durability, and fast charge-discharge capability. This makes them ideal for renewable energy applications such as hybrid transportation, battery-free backup power, distributed power for vehicles, and wind turbine power.
source http://www.ec-central.org/CARTSUSA/2009/counterfeit_pr.html