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Kinetic Energy concept turns you into a walking, talking battery

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The Kinetic Energy concept is a stylish, yet efficient way to always ensure that your gadgets are always juiced up. It's a small device worn on the ankle that will generate energy by your movement. Think of it as similar to those self-winding watches. As your leg moves it will generate electricity that can be dumped into gadgets at any given time. It is designed to be stylish and comes in a variety of colors to match any outfit.

The Kinetic Energy is the work of Wilma van Boxtel of Austrailia and despite the bland naming of the device, it looks like something that could be really useful to those always on the go. Of course, the device could easily be worn on the wrist, but while we are at it, why not just disguise the entire device as a watch? That way people won't question why you are wearing a strange prison-style ankle bracelet and it could double the efficiency.





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I can't find any additional information about this product. It must be vaporware....More »


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By Seah Boon Peng at 12:50 AM ON 03/22/08

I am interested in your products and i would like to bring thme in to singapore.

By AMBER at 3:38 AM ON 04/29/08

HELLO!
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE I BUY ONE OF THE KINETIC ENERGY RECHARGBER ANKLET BANDS FROM PLEASE? SOUNDS AN EXCELLENT IDEA TO ME, AS A FEW FRIENDS OF MINE WHOSE BATTERY ARE ALWAYS DEAD WHEN WE GO OUT FOR THE DAY. IF SO, COULD YOU POSSIBLY EMAIL ME, AND TELL ME WHERE I CAN BUY ONE PLEASE?
IF I CAN BUY ONE FROM YOU, THEN I HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT, SO I CAN PAY YOU IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SELL THEM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P!!!
KINDEST REGARDS,
AMBER BUCHANAN. XXX

By zentour at 12:17 AM ON 06/20/08

I am very interested in your products and I'd like to bring them to s.korea.
May I know the terms & conditions for bring them to s. korea?

By Shae Brennan at 12:34 AM ON 09/23/08

Hi,
I am going to be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail starting in April of 2009. This trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. I am planning on bringing a few electronic devices with me, but I don't want to carry the extra weight of a load of batteries. And the solar chargers that are available are just not as reliable as I would like. This system would be PERFECT, especially because I will be hiking approximately 20-30 miles per day for 5 months. Please let me know where I can buy one of these devices. Thank you so much, Shae Brennan

By genius-uk at 9:41 AM ON 10/07/08

With the way the ankle device is designed hiking with it would be unadvisable as you would be prone to be shocked by lightning storms.

By Emil200 at 7:25 AM ON 10/09/08

Hello! I would like to take this product into Norway, what are the terms and condition for that?
And where can I possibly buy one from?

Tyvm, waiting for a positive answer :)
Regards,
Emil

By florent albert at 7:22 AM ON 11/10/08

hello,
I'm interested by your product and I want to know how it cost.
Moreover I would know what's the manufacturing costs if I market it.
Regards
Albert Florent

By Samantha at 5:38 PM ON 11/26/08

hey, i was just wondering if you could give me some pricing on these gadgets

By Sair at 12:58 PM ON 12/10/08

Hi, i was wondering how much energy would you achieve after wearing it for a day? say 10,000 steps?
thankyou

By Veronica Carpio at 10:42 PM ON 03/04/09

Hello, has any one had any luck ordering these. I would really like to buy some. please let me know. Veronica

By beriukay at 9:38 AM ON 05/26/09

I can't find any additional information about this product. It must be vaporware.


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