Dell unveils Pro 7 peripherals of the future

Dell unveils Pro 7 peripherals of the future

Dell has unveiled the Pro 7 wireless set (catalogue number KM746), comprising a mouse and keyboard that dispense with conventional rechargeable cells and batteries. The devices use supercapacitors instead, enabling the peripherals to recharge within seconds. According to the company, a five-second charge provides roughly a day of use, while five minutes delivers up to one and a half months of battery life for the mouse and up to three months for the keyboard.

Supercapacitors in the Dell Pro 7

The key benefit of supercapacitors is their exceptionally fast charging and their near-total resistance to degradation over time. Unlike lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, they are less susceptible to wear and do not need replacing regularly in the way disposable batteries do. Supercapacitors are also considered safer with regard to the risk of fire.

Dell Pro 7 availability and supercapacitor research

Dell has not yet announced the Pro 7 price, but confirmed that sales in the United States will begin on 16 April.

As CNews notes, interest in supercapacitors has also been growing in Russia in recent years, where new materials and components for these energy-storage systems are under development. Russian researchers have previously proposed using unusual raw materials in supercapacitor production, including hogweed stems.