“Earth Day serves as a great reminder that the wireless industry and all of us have a role to play when it comes to taking care of our planet. We recognize the need and the responsibility we have to help create a low-carbon economy, and the initiative to adopt a ‘Universal Charging Solution’ is an important step in the right direction,” said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association. “A universal charger will not only be more energy efficient, it will also make life easier for consumers by allowing them to use the same charger for future handsets.”
This comes from CTIA yesterday – Earth Day — and let me tell you, it couldn’t come sooner for this mobile-lovin’ girl. Recently I broke my WinMo phone died (RIP, TyTN) and I was forced to temporarily replace it with a *gulp* BlackBerry 8900. Now, the BB isn’t that bad, it’s just… it’s not my beloved WinMo. I just can’t get used to it! (I’m talking to you, weirdo trackball) And what did I notice right away? I had to dig up a completely different set of wires and cords and software and UGH!
Standardization for the win! But I want to know — what do you think? Would you like to see a universal standard for charging and syncing?
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