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Case
08-22-2006, 12:02 AM
http://www.chargebox.com/images/story_low.jpg

This is one i spotted on coolhunter... All i want to know when is it hitting the states and how secure is it? Can i bump key it? :)

I think its a awsome idea just would be worries about leaving my ipod or treo in it... specialy in New york city...


In a world that is obsessed with mobile phones, PDAs, iPods and the like, we are perpetually draining and recharging our batteries. In-home refuelling is a cinch, but the same cannot be said for public places where electrical outlets are typically guarded against unauthorized recharging. The ChargeBox offers a solution, which consists of 6 small lockers, each with 4 unique chargers that can power 90% of our mobile devices. Users simply plug in to the charger that corresponds to their device, make payment with a coin or via SMS, lock their box and return when charging is complete. The ChargeBox will top up your battery for 40 minutes at a cost of £1. Already a big hit in parts of East Asia and the UK, it's only a matter of time before ChargeBoxes spring up in a mall, airport, or coffee shop near you.

http://www.chargebox.com/

http://www.chargebox.com/images/story_lockers.jpghttp://www.chargebox.com/images/cb_use.jpg
http://www.chargebox.com/images/story_inside2.jpghttp://www.chargebox.com/images/story_paying.jpg

Al
08-22-2006, 12:11 AM
CG broke that story back in June (the Charge Box (http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20060604/the-chargebox-no-battery-no-problem/)) I think that got to a Digg front page too.

Case
08-22-2006, 12:18 AM
Some thing about it urks me though i mean how hard is it for some one determined to get in there to hyjack some good old gadgets for ebay... ya know?

jacubilloro
08-22-2006, 09:23 AM
Well... The doors look sturdy enough. And besides, I bet they would probably be protected by cammeras and won't be installed in the darkest corner of the subway...

Case
08-22-2006, 06:59 PM
BUMP KEY!!!! i wonder if it can be bump keyed

Al
08-23-2006, 01:19 PM
The key looks like it's one of those circular ones and I don't think you can bump keys those (though I'm no expert).

If you have no idea what bump keys are have a look here (http://www.toool.nl/index-eng.php) and there's a cool video on You Tube showing them in use.

Case
08-23-2006, 07:59 PM
Actualy the round keys are easy to pickthough with the right tools :)