On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:36:39 -0800 (PST), Jethro
wrote:

On 10 Jan, 19:48, Jethro wrote:
... they'd pass a law mandating a common voltage, and connector for
charging mobile phones and bluetooths (etc). That way instead of
needing 8 chargers I could make do with one. Imagine the resources
you'd save if all phones shipped with no charger ... imagine the plug
sockets and extensions you'd save on.

Damn site easier (& cheaper) than passing ludicrous laws about carbon
trading and trying to get cars more efficient ....

But since they haven't, I don't think they are serious - therefore I
won't be either. In fact I think I'll order *another* patio
heater .....

as if by magic ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7894763.stm

I bet it still doesn't prevent phone manufacturers from making their
own chargers, and likely insisting that their own charger has to be
used to honour the phone's guarantee...

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Frank Erskine