There are two reasons why foot pedal based sewing machines are still so popular in India – first, they are relatively cheap and second, these machine are manual and can therefore work even without electricity current.
Easy Energy has applied the same logic to laptop chargers and created a foot pedal that produces enough power to charge a notebook computer or other electronic devices including cell phones and iPods.
Video Demo of Foot Laptop Charger
The advantage – you no longer have to hunt for free power points at the airport and this book-sized charger will work even in jungles and other remote areas where there’s no electricity.
You can charge the laptop battery and simultaneously work on the computer as well. Best of all, this device may also help you burn some extra calories while you charge the computer. The only problem is this is currently available only for distributors but should be available soon. [via]
Also see: Improve Laptop Battery Life
Find this article at: http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/charge-laptop-without-electricity/6877/
Reader Comments
I cannot think of using this crap!! I would rather carry another battery.
Written by Chris on 01.30.09
Similar kind of gadget was developed by IIT guys which was features in CNBC TV-18 in the program “Young Turks”..
Also another gadgets was featured for charging the mobile phone..
Good to See these kind of Gadgets helping at times needed…
Written by Fasil on 01.30.09
Are we are beginning to become slaves of the computer? So far, it only took our mental attention. Now, the computer will make people do manual labor :)
Written by Manish on 01.30.09
Wow! This laptop computer foot pedal charger is really cool! I can’t imagine that the modern industry still have this kind of gadget. To think that it is portable and anyone can bring laptop anywhere they want to without worrying on where to charge their laptop. Simply amazing!
Written by Rachel on 01.30.09
Awesome. This reminds me that creativity has no bounds :)
Written by Ashwin on 01.30.09
If you plan on using this regularly, just remember to alternate which foot you use to pump the paddle; otherwise, you’ll have one mean calf muscle on your right leg and a scrawny looking left leg!
Written by Anish on 01.30.09
not bad if you are at the beach or on an island where there is no electricity!
Written by priyankeshu on 01.30.09
Sounds like it needs some WD-40
Written by Rob on 01.30.09
I like the fact that it’s portable.
Written by Sumo Backup on 01.30.09
Great idea – though I guess most people who can will still use mains electricity to recharge. Would be great for me as I bust my knee a coupole of years ago and so need to exercise my knee and not have it in the same position too long (like when I’m sitting at the laptop …). Thanks for this post.
Written by Russell on 01.30.09
They should make a heel-friendly version for bloggers hopped up on diet soda.
Written by ge on 01.31.09
cool idea. i cant imagine being in a cafe with one of these going squeak-squeak-squeak for an hour.
Written by Don Park on 01.31.09
Neat little thing. I’m sure airport security would LOVE it ;)
Written by Mike Wilson on 02.01.09
I just love it when freedom is at the end of my toe!
But how long does it take to get the batteries filled?
Otherwise, I’d recommend not mistaking the pedal and the lady’s cute little foot!
Written by Transcontinental on 02.02.09
Good for burning some calories. Can I supplement power to my desktop?
Written by Subhankar Ray on 02.04.09