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Planet@Web

By Donald Rodrigue

Streamline Handheld Charging
Your cell phone starts to die during an important phone call, and you frantically begin to search for the charger while trying to keep up with the conversation. Grabbing the charger, you plug one end in the wall socket only to discover that the other end is designed for your iPod and not your phone. Your call ends abruptly before you can even find the proper charging device.

This scenario could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the wireless charging capabilities of a Powermat. Using an ultra-thin mat and cutting-edge magnetic induction technology, Powermat has created the perfect wireless charging solution for mobile telephones, BlackBerrys, iPhones, iPods, handheld games and even laptops. Users simply slip their devices into the corresponding receiver, lay them on the mat and plug the mat into a standard wall outlet. This creates a digital "handshake" that automatically synchronizes the mat with the receivers and begins the power generation process. Each Powermat can charge from three to six devices simultaneously, depending on the model selected, and each charges at the same speed as it would with a wired charger. This high-tech charging solution also enables the wireless transmission of both audio and video data, allowing users to transmit images or video to a television or wirelessly sync iPods and other devices. All Powermats are completely portable, offering the perfect charging solution for the home, office or on the road.
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A look @ the planet

pogo.com: This site offers more than a hundred free online games, including puzzles, word and board games, casino- and arcade-style games and much more. There's also a section of deluxe, downloadable games for purchase, most with free trials.

rootsweb.ancestry.com: If you're interested in genealogy, this interactive website is the perfect place to start. Post your family surnames, submit and access records, communicate with other researchers and even build your own family tree website for free.

Planeta Web is written and compiled by Donald Rodrigue. To submit ideas or products for possible inclusion, please contact the writer at rodriguedonald@comcast.net.