500 cycles? I don't know how this compares to current batteries. Like 500 complete charge/discharge cycles? I usually do that twice a week or so. That would be two and a half year minimum life? I think I might be sold. There are some pretty knowledgeable people on this list. Anyone willing to do the remanufacturing? I'll probably end up doing my own (lack of cash and surplus of curiosity) but I bet theres plenty of people that wouldn't. In fact, I'd probably take two. Apple ever make a battery carry case for the 2400? I've seen them for Duos and 1xx batteries... Peace Aqua
> > Do you have an estimate on battery life? > >Since the original battery can last for 3 hours, I expect the new one can >last for nearly 4 hours. > >>Charge length and lifetime. > >About 2 hours 40 minutes when idle, 500 cycles > >> I've got a one-and-something hour battery here. What I really need >> is a bit under two for my 1hr, 40min classes. I'm barely squeezing >> that by putting it to sleep during the boring parts (I would prefer >> to play Snood). I don't really want to cut apart a battery that >> (albeit barely) fits my needs unless it will substantially increase >> battery life (target is 4-5hrs, with a moderate amount of >> conservation - dim screen, disable networking, but not booting from a >> RAM disk). > >4 to 5 hours is possible with all options you mentioned, if you turn screen >off and turn CPU circling on the battery can last longer too. > >>I also don't want to rip apart my battery now to find out >> next year that it dies or catches on fire and I have to go spend $249 >> for another battery that barely fits my needs. > >That's why a new protection/controller board is a must, even it will cost a >lot. There'll be no 5300 stories here, I don't want my computer catch on >fire either. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
