Re: [NTLK] Batteries---MP100 & 2000

From: Jon Glass (jonglass_at_usa.net)
Date: Mon Oct 28 2002 - 01:54:08 EST


on 10/28/02 3:58 AM, Peter Cameron at pdwc_at_sympatico.ca wrote:

> I tried rechargeable NiCds in my MP100 _ the major problem was short
> battery life. Same with rechargeable alkalines. The problem is that the
> MP100 eats batteries. You'll get the best battery life from good quality
> real alkalines (Duracell Ultra or equivalent). I found that bargain brands
> were no bargain since they gave 1/4 the service for 1/2 the price.

My 130 got phenomenal battery life out of Duracells, in contrast to all
other battery brands. I seem to recall reading on this list once, that Apple
planned for Duracells to be used with the Newton, and somehow optimized it
for them. Is this true, and how could they do it? (I know it seemed that I
could go days longer than with Enegerizer batteries--or at least it seemed
to be this way). Of course, I always prefer rechargeable batteries when I
can, but I went through a period when I couldn't find them...

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