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

From: Woo Lee (vitcitylb_at_earthlink.net)
Date: Mon Oct 28 2002 - 16:00:34 EST


Every Newton I've got had Duracells as OEM, some I've bought over the =
years still had the shrink-wrapped batts. I think the 'made for Duracell' =
idea is more based on the longer-than-usual size of Duracells than most =
other brands and cheaper bulk rates. I prefer the rechargables too, since =
the initial costs are quickly recovered and less stuff to trash.
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>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...
>--
>-Jon Glass
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!ooW
Pres. of Los Angeles Newton Users Group...over $J's Live body.
 

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