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Old 03-27-2008, 09:51 AM   #123 (permalink)
davidwirth
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Originally Posted by Lrrpie-CT View Post
A neuron-Like molecular transistor might allow for devices using very little energy. Seeing that even the best laptop can't operate for more than 8-10 hours, for portable computing to be revolutionized we need a revolution in either power consumption reduction or battery capacity.
I wonder if it is low enough that they would actually be able to run off a person's electrical current in the body? these things might be able to interface with the body, creating pathways that have been destroyed by either disease or accident. No more paralylisation? or even an interface for abueties (sp)?
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