"Laptop batteries are dangerous", say Japanese boffins. "Duh", say we

by Julian Prokaza
on Wed 22 Aug 2007 Comment

The design of lithium ion batteries, as used in most rechargeable electronic devices (including laptops) is flawed, according to Japanese researchers.

The Register reports that a spokesperson at the Tokyo Institute of Technology described the average lithium-ion battery as "quite a dangerous little box of energy" and that designs need to be changed in order to make rechargeable batteries safer.

Given that there have already been numerous safety scares about laptop and mobile phone batteries (including a number of explosions), it's a little surprising that it's taken a scientist to figure out that lithium ion batteries are dodgy…

[ The Register]

Originally published on www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk, now incorporated into Broadband Genie
© Dennis Publishing

Like this? Please share it!

Like Broadband Genie?




Comments

Add your comment now

Post a reply to this thread

 

 

Please describe your emotions in making this comment:


Powered by reCAPTCHA

Unless you are a verified user, comments will be moderated before they appear. Comments submitted entirely in capital letters, containing advertising or excessive swearing will be rejected; please try to be polite. The best comments are relevant, factual and balanced; think about all aspects of the package, such as speed, connection quality and customer service. We reserve the right to edit comments.