Crank: High Voltage behind the Scenes

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The first Crank movie with Jason Statham was a total trip. The sequel dubbed Crank: High Voltage could be even cooler as the production shoots with up to 12 HD cameras you can by in stores.

The key is the high number of cameras which sure enables them to make even more mind boggling video moves in the second Crank movie. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

A New Take on Crank Calls

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If you live in an area where blackouts are frequent or are one of the weird folks that like to venture into the outdoors where you can’t charge your cell phone this hand-crank cell phone charger is just for you. Talk about a new take on crank calls.

Turn the crank to generate power for five LED lights for those dark nights or turn the crank to power your cell phone for short two to eight minute calls. Size wise the device is about the size of a flip phone, an older flip phone from the looks of it. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Sony ICF-B01 Hand Cranking Radio

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On the one hand you have Sony introducing ultra-high tech with the PS3, on the other one Sony announces a hand cranking radio.

The Sony ICF-B01 features FM/AM radio that can be operated without batteries. Charging is done with the hand crank.
A LED flashlight is also integrated in this compact (130×77×52mm) emergency radio. The ICF-B01 also can charge your mobile phone for the last call home.
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Posted on Thu, 11 May 2006 00:55:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr