SANYO Announces a New Addition to Eneloop Universe Products 'Eneloop Stick Booster'
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A slim and lightweight Handy Power Source for charging mobile devices
Tokyo - SANYO Electric Co. Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce the release of the 'eneloop stick booster,' on December 1, 2009 in Japan. This new addition to the 'eneloop universe' products is a stick-type Handy Power Source that can be taken anywhere for easy charging of mobile devices. SANYO began developing the 'eneloop universe' products in November 2006, as a product line to expand the 'eneloop' rechargeable battery concept of a "lifestyle that values reusing and recycling."
SANYO will continue to develop and expand its 'eneloop universe' product series while emphasizing lifestyles that value reusing resources, allowing people to enjoy the conveniences the series offers, as well as a sustainable energy lifestyle.
Product Description Handy Power Source with USB Power Port
Product No. KBC-D1AS
Color Silver (S)
Product Name eneloop stick booster
MSRP Open*1
Release Date December 1, 2009 (Japan) *2
*1 No manufacturer's suggested retail price is set for a product with an open price.
*2 The product will be available in Japan only (as of the Release Date).
Main Features
1. Easily charges mobile devices*3 such as mobiles phones and personal audio devices, through a general-purpose USB connection*4
With its USB port, KBC-D1AS easily charges various mobile devices*3 such as mobile phones, portable game units, and personal audio devices. Regular emergency chargers that use dry cells to charge mobile phones may not be able to properly charge certain phones that require high current for charging. Thanks to SANYO's output control technology however, the KBC-D1AS can provide a steady charge to devices that require high current, such as the iPhone*5, by regulating the charge current sent to the device. The Handy Power Source has a slide switch to turn the charge output on and off, as desired.
2. Stylish and lightweight aluminum body for a portable stick-type charger.
The KBC-D1AS features a stick-type aluminum body design. With a diameter of less than two centimeters, and weighing just 76 grams with batteries installed, the slim and lightweight design makes it perfect in all kinds of situations such as business and pleasure trips, or commuting.
3. Comes with two new AA-sized 'eneloop' batteries*6, which are easy to replace.
This product comes packaged with two new 'eneloop' batteries*6 that can be recharged about 1,500 times*7 offering the industry's No.1*8 reusability. They can charge various mobile devices more easily than dry cells, as they deliver a steady high current. Even after the recharging lifespan of the batteries has been reached, they are easy to replace.
Background and Outline
'eneloop' originated from the concept of 'looping energy'. Since the first release of 'eneloop' in November 2005, the product has received high market appraisal for its unique, user-friendly combination of having the advantages of both dry cell and rechargeable batteries. The batteries come pre-charged like a dry cell, and are economical and environmental as they are able to be recharged for repeated use as well as fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle. In total, over 100 million 'eneloop' battery cells have been shipped to more than 60 countries worldwide (as of October 31, 2009).
In 2006, SANYO began developing the 'eneloop universe' products, to build on the 'eneloop' concept of adopting a "lifestyle that values reusing and recycling." SANYO has released a whole series of lifestyle-changing products such as the 'eneloop solar charger' equipped with a solar cell; the 'eneloop solar light' with USB power port; the 'eneloop portable solar' power generator; the rechargeable 'eneloop kairo' hand warmer; the 'eneloop anka' rechargeable portable warmer; the rechargeable lap blanket 'eneloop soft warmer' the rechargeable 'eneloop neck warmer;' and the 'eneloop mobile booster,' a charger set equipped with a USB power port and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. In addition, there are the 'eneloop air fresher,' a portable air purification device equipped with 'virus washer' technology, as well as the 'eneloop lamp,' a stylish interior light that doubles as a portable LED flashlight, and the 'eneloop bike' electric hybrid bicycle.
Product Description Handy Power Source with USB Power Port
Product Number KBC-D1AS
Product Name eneloop stick booster
Set Contents Handy Power Source with USB Power Port
(KBC-D1) x 1
AA-sized nickel-metal hydride batteries
(HR-3UTGA) x 2
Output DC 5V / 500mA (USB-A type)
Handy Power Charge Output Time Approx. 90 min*9
Source with Dimensions 18 (diameter) x 148 (length) mm
USB Power Port Weight Approx. 76 g (including batteries)
(KBC-D1)
AA-sized Nominal Voltage 1.2 V
'eneloop' Rating Capacity 1900 m Ah
(HR-3UTGA) (Min.)*10
Dimensions 14.35 (diameter) x 50.4 (length) mm
Weight Approx. 27 g
*2 The product will be available in Japan only (as of the Release Date).
*3 Charges devices that are rechargeable using a USB connection. May not be able to recharge devices that are not USB-charge enabled.
*4 USB cables for charging not included (use dedicated cables for the devices concerned). Charging may not be possible with a PC USB cable designed for data transfer.
*5 iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
*6 KBC-D1AS is designed for electrical output (USB output) only. AA-sized eneloop rechargeable battery charger (sold separately) is needed for battery charging.
*7 General estimate based on the JIS C8708 2007 (7.4.1.1) testing conditions. (The number of times a battery can be recharged changes according to the use conditions and equipment used.)
*8 As of November 5, 2009, for commercially available nickel-metal hydride batteries
*9 Based on DC 5V / 500mA output using fully charged 'eneloop' rechargeable batteries
*10 Minimum (min.) battery capacity based on the JIS C8708 2007(7.2.1) testing conditions
