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SpareOne Debuts World's Only Cell Phone That Runs on a Single AA Battery, Maintains Charge Up To 15 Years
BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Ideal for emergencies, international travel, and when power is not
accessible, SpareOne has immediately become the world's most usable cell phone.
SpareOne(TM), the world's only cellular phone that runs on a single AA battery, made
its European debut today at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona.
SpareOne provides up to 10 hours of talk time and 15 years (yes, years) of talk-ready
stored power using a single AA battery (based on Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium AA battery,
included with phone.) Because AA batteries are the most widely used batteries in the
world, SpareOne has immediately become the world's most usable cell phone, even in the
absence of electricity.
SpareOne's slim, lightweight, minimalist design makes it ideal for slipping into
purses, briefcases, backpacks, and auto glove boxes - anywhere it might be needed when
power fails or a primary cell phone runs out of juice. Equipped with an emergency call
button (such as 911 or 112), SpareOne can access emergency services with or without a SIM
card and transmit the phone's current location.
SpareOne includes helpful functions such as the ability to pre-program important phone
numbers and auto text reply. Users may swap the SIM cards from their primary cell phones
that have lost power, and continue to send and receive calls using their existing phone
numbers. SpareOne also comes with a micro SIM adapter to work with iPhone SIM cards.
Created by XPAL Power, the battery technology company behind leading portable power
brands PowerSkin(R) and Energizer(R) Energi to Go(R), SpareOne is a dual-band GSM cell
phone with patented technology enabling it to be powered using any AA battery (Alkaline,
NiMH or Lithium).
"In addition to providing a vital lifeline during emergencies, SpareOne is a perfect
back-up phone that you never have to worry about keeping charged," said Alan Cymberknoh,
SpareOne Project Director at XPAL Power.
SpareOne, will be available mid-March to ship worldwide. Pre-orders currently are
being accepted at http://www.SpareOnePhone.com. Different GSM versions of the phone for
the Americas and Europe/Asia/Africa/Oceania will be available.
SpareOne's myriad of uses include:
Emergencies: With a built-in torchlight and the ability to automatically transmit its
location, SpareOne is a reliable tool for urgent response (911) during a crisis or natural
disaster, when AA batteries may be the only power source available.
Families: SpareOne provides peace of mind to families. Its nine customizable,
easy-to-set speed dial buttons keep open lines of communication with children, seniors and
other loved ones.
Travel: Tourism/travel/airline companies may customize SpareOne for their customers,
programming it with minutes that travelers can use to make calls at local rates, and
pre-programming the phones with one-button numbers to taxis, restaurants, airlines, and
local concierge services.
Outdoor Enthusiasts: SpareOne is an ideal safety companion for people who enjoy
outdoor activities such as yachting, skiing, hunting and fishing. Wherever there is cell
phone coverage, SpareOne maintains its ability to make and receive calls and to be located
in an emergency, with or without electrical power.
Rural/Developing World: Because SpareOne uses the most common battery (AA) for power,
it serves as a reliable communications tool in remote or rural areas where power is not
readily or consistently available.
Special events & corporate branding: SpareOne will offer customized phone designs and
colors for corporate branding and messaging.
About XPAL Power
A subsidiary of Taiwan-based TennRich International, XPAL Power is a California
corporation with sales and marketing offices in Irvine, CA. The TennRich factory in
Shenzhen, PRC, is the first factory in China to focus on rechargeable lithium polymer
batteries, and is one of the largest manufacturers of portable power packs in Asia. The
XPAL Powered(TM) seal and XPAL Verified(TM) authentication process guarantee quality,
efficient, and safe power sources. For more information, visit
http://www.xpalpower.com.
XPAL Power executives are available for interviews 27 Feb -1 March from 9:00-16:00
(CET) at World Mobile Congress, Barcelona, at the SpareOne/PowerSkin booths located in
Hall 1.0-1G59. (MAP
[http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?show_id=MWC12&booth=1G59&exhidS21&userid=&lang=EN&locale=EN ]
)
Source: XPAL Power
Fishbone Marketing, Jeniece Aragon +1-707-921-9581; Nathan James +1-415-246-0825, media@SpareOne.com
SpareOne Debuts World's Only Cell Phone That Runs on a Single AA Battery, Maintains Charge Up To 15 Years
BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Ideal for emergencies, international travel, and when power is not
accessible, SpareOne has immediately become the world's most usable cell phone.
SpareOne(TM), the world's only cellular phone that runs on a single AA battery, made
its European debut today at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona.
SpareOne provides up to 10 hours of talk time and 15 years (yes, years) of talk-ready
stored power using a single AA battery (based on Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium AA battery,
included with phone.) Because AA batteries are the most widely used batteries in the
world, SpareOne has immediately become the world's most usable cell phone, even in the
absence of electricity.
SpareOne's slim, lightweight, minimalist design makes it ideal for slipping into
purses, briefcases, backpacks, and auto glove boxes - anywhere it might be needed when
power fails or a primary cell phone runs out of juice. Equipped with an emergency call
button (such as 911 or 112), SpareOne can access emergency services with or without a SIM
card and transmit the phone's current location.
SpareOne includes helpful functions such as the ability to pre-program important phone
numbers and auto text reply. Users may swap the SIM cards from their primary cell phones
that have lost power, and continue to send and receive calls using their existing phone
numbers. SpareOne also comes with a micro SIM adapter to work with iPhone SIM cards.
Created by XPAL Power, the battery technology company behind leading portable power
brands PowerSkin(R) and Energizer(R) Energi to Go(R), SpareOne is a dual-band GSM cell
phone with patented technology enabling it to be powered using any AA battery (Alkaline,
NiMH or Lithium).
"In addition to providing a vital lifeline during emergencies, SpareOne is a perfect
back-up phone that you never have to worry about keeping charged," said Alan Cymberknoh,
SpareOne Project Director at XPAL Power.
SpareOne, will be available mid-March to ship worldwide. Pre-orders currently are
being accepted at http://www.SpareOnePhone.com. Different GSM versions of the phone for
the Americas and Europe/Asia/Africa/Oceania will be available.
SpareOne's myriad of uses include:
Emergencies: With a built-in torchlight and the ability to automatically transmit its
location, SpareOne is a reliable tool for urgent response (911) during a crisis or natural
disaster, when AA batteries may be the only power source available.
Families: SpareOne provides peace of mind to families. Its nine customizable,
easy-to-set speed dial buttons keep open lines of communication with children, seniors and
other loved ones.
Travel: Tourism/travel/airline companies may customize SpareOne for their customers,
programming it with minutes that travelers can use to make calls at local rates, and
pre-programming the phones with one-button numbers to taxis, restaurants, airlines, and
local concierge services.
Outdoor Enthusiasts: SpareOne is an ideal safety companion for people who enjoy
outdoor activities such as yachting, skiing, hunting and fishing. Wherever there is cell
phone coverage, SpareOne maintains its ability to make and receive calls and to be located
in an emergency, with or without electrical power.
Rural/Developing World: Because SpareOne uses the most common battery (AA) for power,
it serves as a reliable communications tool in remote or rural areas where power is not
readily or consistently available.
Special events & corporate branding: SpareOne will offer customized phone designs and
colors for corporate branding and messaging.
About XPAL Power
A subsidiary of Taiwan-based TennRich International, XPAL Power is a California
corporation with sales and marketing offices in Irvine, CA. The TennRich factory in
Shenzhen, PRC, is the first factory in China to focus on rechargeable lithium polymer
batteries, and is one of the largest manufacturers of portable power packs in Asia. The
XPAL Powered(TM) seal and XPAL Verified(TM) authentication process guarantee quality,
efficient, and safe power sources. For more information, visit
http://www.xpalpower.com.
XPAL Power executives are available for interviews 27 Feb -1 March from 9:00-16:00
(CET) at World Mobile Congress, Barcelona, at the SpareOne/PowerSkin booths located in
Hall 1.0-1G59. (MAP
[http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?show_id=MWC12&booth=1G59&exhidS21&userid=&lang=EN&locale=EN ]
)
Source: XPAL Power
Fishbone Marketing, Jeniece Aragon +1-707-921-9581; Nathan James +1-415-246-0825, media@SpareOne.com