Batteries - From Laptops to Motorcycles by Eric Comforth
What would you do without them? Seriously, if every single battery of every single type were suddenly zapped out of every single thing that it operated, what would any of us do? Laptop computers, without a doubt, are the lifeblood of many a businessperson today. ... Perhaps even more crucial to our business life as well as our personal life is the cell phone. ... For example, a new lithium-ion battery should be “conditioned”. ... What this basically means is that for the battery’s first three charge cycles, fully charge the battery overnight and allow it to fully discharge before charging...

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... An NiMH is a rechargeable battery that is similar to a nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery, but that has double or triple the capacity of a NiCd battery. ... Gel Battery - A gel battery is also known as a sealed lead acid (SLA) battery, and its distinguishing feature is that it doesn't have to be kept...

Refurbished Laptop Computer Batteries - Don't Risk It by M Johnson
Some laptop computer batteries dealers offer a refurbished laptop battery claiming they are restored to original specs. "Caveat Emptor", buyer beware. Most are cheap and won't hold the charge for very long. You might get lucky and get a good one, but the life of the battery is in jeopardy. ... One bad thing- the battery only held about half the original charge and you could only charge it a few times and then the battery wouldn't charge at all anymore. ... If the laptop battery isn't too old it should work just fine, but how many dealers tell you the age of the battery?

The Chemistry of Laptop Batteries Explained by Mansi Aggarwal
Laptop batteries come in all shapes and sizes also differ in their chemical composition. The chemistry of a battery refers to the chemical make-up of the cells inside the outer casing. The most common chemistries used in laptop batteries are: NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) This is the oldest technology... The best alternative is external battery packs. ... Always consult the manufacturer or a reputable laptop battery supplier. ... Such considerations are becoming more important as mobile devices become smaller and lighter and battery weight becomes significant.

Laptop Batteries 101 - A Buyer's Guide by Samantha Spiegla
If you are among the increasing number of mobile executives who are switching from PCs to laptops, it is inevitable that you will soon face a situation where you will need to educate yourself about laptop batteries. And then, at some point, buy them. ... (Of course, there are variations according to manufacturer and model of the universal laptop battery.) When do I need a new battery?: You do not necessarily need a new battery only after the current one is completely used up. ... This second battery can double your battery life.

Effective Ways To Buy Discount Laptops by David Stone
The best way to shop for a discount laptop computer is be realistic about what you need. The life of a laptop is generally short no matter what you buy. Life span for a laptop is also shortened more with the newer the technology it contains. You will most likely get two years of good use out of... Pentium M processors have lower clock speeds, but they do this to extend battery life while they are unplugged. ... Major things to consider are size, wireless capabilities and battery life. ... You can extend the life of any computer by regulary reformating the hard drive about once a year.

How To Find Discount Laptops by Dave Westin
It can be very overwhelming to try and sort through all of the different laptops to find the best deal. There are some great steps that you can take to minimize shopping time and still get a discount laptop. Many companies push deals on different computers that can look good. ... Intel makes specific processors that can extend the battery life of your laptop. ... There are also other options to extend battery life like extra batteries and power adapters to plug into various power sources. ... Wisely do some research and see if there are any new items that you will really utilize.

A Buyer’s Guide to Sony VAIO Laptops Series FS and K by John Gibb
Sony has always been brilliant at electronics and hi-tech products, could laptops be the exception to this rule? Of course not! The people at Sony are doing a great job with their VAIO series and the truth is that every moment that passes they are only making them even better! ... Of course, all this power comes at the cost of lower battery life as well as decreased mobility. ... Here we stumble on the bad news; there’s a saying that says “you will only get what you pay for”; that’s definitely the case with the FS laptops.

Creative Zen Vision - Shall We Take A Look At An Award Winner by Mike Singh
The Creative Zen Vision is Creative Labs' newest addition to their successful line of portable media players. A 30GB video player it plays songs, displays photos, along with video collections. Creative Labs is the well-known C.E.S. award-wining family who, in May of 2006, won the "Red Dot Design... The battery and power life has been a real problem with most of the MP3 players, and the Zen Vision seems to be at the peak of increased battery evolution. ... It includes the extended life Li-ion battery pack, for double playback time, which is removable, rechargeable, and very lightweight.

Mobile Technology - Writing on the Run by John Pugh
I’m a big fan of using the right tool for the job when getting words down on (virtual) paper. I like to write but I hate dragging anything out in the field that I don’t have to. On the other hand, I’m not very good at transcribing my journals from a notebook into a document file. ... The battery life on those old black and white units are incredible—I’ll go for about three weeks on a set of AA’s. ... What I want is a flash-based PDA with lots of memory, built-in WIFI, folding keyboard, and a battery life of at least 20 hours.