Medis 24/7 Fuel Cell (Hardware)
This portable fuel cell provides hours of use and will charge your portable devices when on-the-go.
Features Include: This "fuel cell" charging device provides up to 30 hours of use. This is also the world's first UL listed portable fuel cell power source. The basic concept of a fuel cell is that is an electro-chemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel into electrical energy. This is a clean, non-pollutant source of energy. This starter kit comes complete with a connection cable and Treo adapter. See our "Extended Review" for a video on how to setup and use this product. [ Extended Review ]
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Reviewed by Matthew Justice on 9-20-2007
Review
Pros: "Green Power" certified product, provides up to 30 hours of use, great for cross-country flights, many power tips are available.
Cons: One-time use, can't recharge fuel cell once power has been used, can only charge one device at a time.
Notes: ** Reviewed with a Treo 700P **
Company & Download Information
- Company (Developer): Medis Technology
- Phone: 925-516-3837
- Web Page: http://www.poweritanywhere.com/...
- Language: English
- Size (HWD): 1.5" x 2.25" x 4" and 7.3 oz (unit, cable and adapter)
- Price: $23.99 USD = €18.37 Euro
- Download (54 times): No Demo -- Purchase Page
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May 24, 2008 (Sat) - David Redstone |
| "Additional info about the Medis product: Instructions and Specifications: http://www.savenna.com/Portals/1/documents/Savenna-PowerPack-IOU-041808.pdf FAQ: http://www.poweritanywhere.com/trouble_q&a.shtml U.S. Dept. of Transportation permit for airplanes: http://hazmat.dot.gov/sp_app/special_permits/docs/14000/SP14504.pdf UL listing: http://tinyurl.com/u6qoe http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1090507/000101381606000724/form8k_122606ex991.txt http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1090507/000101381607000439/form8k_111907ex991.txt Automated production facility: http://www.medistechnologies.biz/ir_irelandtour.shtml (video) http://www.h2fc.com/Newsletter/medis-celestica.shtml (photos) {version PP1.0}" | |
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May 24, 2008 (Sat) - David Redstone |
| "I have used several Medis Power Packs. This is a highly innovative, first rate product with many applications and benefits in aviation and elsewhere. As "Techskeptic" says in his report: "I want to take a moment to truly respect the effort that has gone into getting Medis to the place where they are now. Getting a device UL certified is not an easy matter, especially one that uses a new technology or chemistry in an established field like consumer hand held devices...Last summer I actually got my hands on three of the units (I bought two and someone gave me theirs). These units were from the semi-automated line and not the fully automated line, which as of today, I am currently unable to get any units from. I went ahead and tested these..." Medis power packs from the fully automated line and the current power management chip are available here: http://www.savenna.com/Default.aspx?TabID=488&LangID=0 In my experience there is a world of difference between the Medis units from the semi-automated line in Israel and those from the fully automated line in Ireland. (The fully automated line is operated by Celestica, which manufactures ink jet cartridges for Hewlett Packard in the same building that houses the Medis line.) The power management chip that controls the flow of power from the fuel cell to the device being charged, manufactured seperately in Asia, has also been greatly improved since last summer. These improvements, in both the fuel cell itself and the power management, would undoubtedly provide much better results if "Techskeptic" were to repeat his tests now with the current product (assuming for the sake of argument that his "report" is fair and honest in the first place). I have recently spoken with the owner/operator of savenna.com, who tells me that he has done extensive testing of the current Medis product, that it does not leak, and that it does meet all of its published energy, power and shelf life specifications. (It is unfortunate that it is necessary to mention it here, but Medis has been under constant attack from short sellers of the company's stock (NASDAQ:MDTL) for several years now. The anonymous false attacks in the "comments" above are typical of these attacks.) I have been following the fuel cell industry and studying the various technologies for more than eight years. I am an MDTL shareholder. I have visited Medis' facilities in both Israel and Ireland as well as other "micro" fuel cell companies. In my opinion Medis has the only commercially attractive micro fuel cell technology, and it will be many years at least before anyone else catches up. David Redstone, Editor & Publisher "The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor" http://www.h2fc.com/ dr [" | |
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May 24, 2008 (Sat) - David Redstone |
| "I have used several Medis Power Packs. This is a highly innovative, first rate product with many applications and benefits in aviation and elsewhere. As "Techskeptic" says in his report: "I want to take a moment to truly respect the effort that has gone into getting Medis to the place where they are now. Getting a device UL certified is not an easy matter, especially one that uses a new technology or chemistry in an established field like consumer hand held devices...Last summer I actually got my hands on three of the units (I bought two and someone gave me theirs). These units were from the semi-automated line and not the fully automated line, which as of today, I am currently unable to get any units from. I went ahead and tested these..." Medis power packs from the fully automated line and the current power management chip are available here: http://www.savenna.com/Default.aspx?TabID=488&LangID=0 In my experience there is a world of difference between the Medis units from the semi-automated line in Israel and those from the fully automated line in Ireland. (The fully automated line is operated by Celestica, which manufactures ink jet cartridges for Hewlett Packard in the same building that houses the Medis line.) The power management chip that controls the flow of power from the fuel cell to the device being charged, manufactured separately in Asia, has also been greatly improved since last summer. These improvements, in both the fuel cell itself and the power management, would undoubtedly provide much better results if "Techskeptic" were to repeat his tests now with the current product (assuming for the sake of argument that his "reporting" is fair and honest in the first place). I have recently spoken with the owner/operator of savenna.com, who tells me that he has done extensive testing of the current Medis product, that it does not leak, and that it does meet all of its published energy, power and shelf life specifications. It is unfortunate that it is necessary to mention it here, but Medis has been under constant attack from short sellers of the company's stock (NASDAQ:MDTL) for several years now. The anonymous false attacks in the "comments" above are typical of these attacks. I have been following the fuel cell industry and studying the various technologies for more than eight years. I am an MDTL shareholder. I have visited Medis' facilities in both Israel and Ireland as well as other "micro" fuel cell companies. In my opinion Medis has the only commercially attractive micro fuel cell technology, and it will be many years at least before anyone else catches up. David Redstone, Editor & Publisher "The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor" http://www.h2fc.com/ dr [ @ ] h2fc.com 248-855-2335 ========================================= Additional info about the Medis product: Instructions and Specifications: http://www.savenna.com/Portals/1/documents/Savenna-PowerPack-IOU-041808.pdf FAQ: http://www.poweritanywhere.com/trouble_q&a.shtml U.S. Dept. of Transportation permit for airplanes: http://hazmat.dot.gov/sp_app/special_permits/docs/14000/SP14504.pdf UL listing: http://tinyurl.com/u6qoe http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1090507/000101381606000724/form8k_122606ex991.txt http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1090507/000101381607000439/form8k_111907ex991.txt Automated production facility: http://www.medistechnologies.biz/ir_irelandtour.shtml (video) http://www.h2fc.com/Newsletter/medis-celestica.shtml (photos) {version PP1.0}" | |
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May 19, 2008 (Mon) - Techskeptic |
| "Pros: "Green Power" certified product, provides up to 30 hours of use, great for cross-country flights, many power tips are available. Cons: One-time use, can't recharge fuel cell once power has been used, can only charge one device at a time." LOL. That 'Pro' is wrong (what is a "green power" certifed product? It just fills up land fills.) It doesn't get 30 hours of use And that is by far not the complete list of cons. More here: http://techskeptic.blogspot.com/2008/01/medis-finale.html read the report wrote, then ask Meds for some actual data." | |
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May 17, 2008 (Sat) - Tilyou |
| "The Power Pack is such junk, it supports my belief that it is a "McGuffin" -- not a serious attempt to sell anything, but rather a stand-in to support press releases and pump up share price. 1. It cannot power a Blackberry. 2. It cannot power a dead phone to allow immediate or quick talking. 3. It has TRIVIAL shelf-life - Medis claims one year if not activated, and only weeks after activation (during which the anaemic output is declining the entire time. Compare AA batteries which can be sold for FIVE YEARS, and last that long even if a little use has started. 4. It is neither disposable NOR rechargeable. CELLBOOST in comparison, IS disposable: you use it and... dispose. Medis is a clunky and hype-expensive hybrid -- use it, but keep the electronics and power-tips. In a sense it IS refillable -- for $20 a pop! Compare other products based on RECHARGEABLE AA or lithium-ion or NMhydridge batteries. 5. It leaks! 6. It pops back open to its pre-activation state. 7. It outputs HALF the watt-hours it promises (10 not 20 Wh) and even the promised watt-hours is lousy compared with lighter, smaller AA and lithium-ion solutions. Don't believe me -- look at the report of an independent engineer. http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dhnk7t47_8dnxvtkcv&hl=en. The Medis power pack isn't just junk -- it's an embarrassment. That's why despite being on sale for 6 months or more sales are TOO LOW to register on Medis government-filed SEC reports." | |
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