Does anyone like the idea of self charging cell phones?and IPODS? and most small electronics that need chargin

Question

No need for power plugs or extension cords. All it needs is human motion. Energy Harvesting for cell phones,ipods, and other small electronics.

Answer 1

Actually, a crank is used (or will be used) in the famous $100 Laptop from MIT Media Lab

http://laptop.media.mit.edu/

Answer 2

That would be absolutely brilliant. It would probably cost more though, because the companies would pass it off as a revolutionary new feature, and it needs a price tag that matches it.

Answer 3

that would be a awesome idea that might just rid my house of the many power bars full of chargers. and if you think about it, people are always moving when they have these devices so it would be possible.