Evening Standard giving away free mobile chargers

By Ewan on January 8, 2007 in News

Evening Standard giving away free mobile chargers
Originally uploaded by smstextnews.

Walked past this stand today in Liverpool Street Station. They were selling copies of the newspaper – and if you bought one, you would get a free mobile charger. A popular come-on. I didnt avail myself of the special offer though. Was heading to a meeting. The Evening Standard is under heavy assault here in London from freesheet alternatives. I wonder if this sort of special offer will have been really popular during this morning’s peak rush? Most office workers would, I am sure, appreciate a spare charger at work.

– Taken at 2:29 PM on January 08, 2007 – cameraphone upload by ShoZu

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Daniel

From the pic, that device appears to be one of those chargers you carry around filled with AA cells, to give your phone a bit of juice in emergency situations. Not a proper charger, which would be cool.
ewan

You know what, I think you’re right Daniel!
Daniel

I could say something about sarcasm and British wit, but I’ll leave it at WE WON THE ASHES SO NYER!

*cough*
ewan

Heh I actually meant, genuinely, that I think you were right, Daniel! I thought I saw a power socket but looking at the pic, there’s none. Gotta be battery powered. Cheaper to give away as well.

As for the Ashes; you won them with a capable team. The England team was, to say the least, DIRE! So, a fair and square win, I reckon.
Daniel

Are those devices popular in Britain? They’re sold here in Australia, but usually by places that also sell magic pills and other unbelievable bargains.