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Nokia patents MagSafe like charger for their mobile devies

Categories: Nokia
By: , IntoMobile
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at 3:20 PM

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Apple fans who have purchased a laptop in the past year or two are familiar with MagSafe technology which dislodges the charging cable if enough force is applied; this is enabled by the use of magnets. Nokia is trying to do the same thing, but on their mobile phones. I don’t really see how this can work. An Apple laptop weighs at least 2 pounds, a mobile phone hovers around 3.5 ounces. They must be using some really weak magnets?

[Via: Cellpassion]

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Stefan Constantinescu

Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.

  • Will Park

    I love MagSafe on my MBP!! I can’t even say how great it is – it’s saved my laptop from an early demise on several occasions. In fact, my previous PowerBook met an early death due to a kicked power-cord.

    But, you’re right, Stefan. The magnet would have to be weak enough to disengage from a device that weighs a handful of ounces.

    Still, it’s an awesome idea for any gadget, even phones.

  • ayush3090

    they are probably thinking of making their phones heavier………..hehehe

  • tphank

    It is probably to make the connection more secure. When charging in a car mount, my e90 does not maintain a solid connection, and will not consistently charge. This would definitely help.