Nokia has released an electrifying video for the Lumia 925.
Titled "Harnessing the power of lightning," Nokia and the University of South Hampton joined forces to research the natural power of lightning and charging a phone.
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"We were excited by this challenge presented to us by Nokia," said University of South Hampton's Professor Neil Palmer, via Nokia Conversations. "Using an alternating current, driven by a transformer, over 200,000 volts was sent across a 300mm gap - giving heat and light similar to that of a lightning bolt. The signal was then stepped into a second controlling transformer, allowing us to charge the phone."
The circuitry of the Nokia smartphone managed to stabilize signals, ultimately allowing its battery to charge in "only seconds."
"This is a first step into understanding the power of natural lightning and being able to harness its energy," added Palmer.
"This is a first for any mobile phone company to trial this kind of technology," said Nokia's Executive Vice President for Sales & Marketing Chris Weber. "We obviously aren't recommending people try this experiment at home, but we are always looking to disrupt and push the boundaries of technology and find innovative ways to improve the performance of our products."
According to Nokia, the experiment is part of the Finnish organization's 150-year commitment to innovation.
As Latinos Post reported, the Lumia 925 recently joined AT&T after first becoming a T-Mobile-exclusive Lumia device. With AT&T, the Lumia 925 is priced at $99.99 when signing a two-year contract with the carrier. The price increases to $349.99 if the consumer prefers to sign a one-year contract instead. Meanwhile, the month-to-month price would price the Lumia 925 at its regular price of $429.99.
The Lumia 925's features include a 4.5-inch display with 1,280x768 pixels and a 2,000mAh battery capacity for the 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor. The Lumia 925's wireless connections include the latest Bluetooth and NFC technology. The maximum standby time is 440 hours and just over 12 hours of talk time on a 3G network.
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