Ok, I don't know if you have heard of this but some company makes solar panels that you can use to charge up your battery, or extend the life of you battery "by up to 25-35%". I have never used one, but let me know if you want the info. Scott Auld wrote: > > The manual says 2-4 hours, depending. Could some of you > >tell me what I can expect in the real world? > > My 2300c is my main machine. I use it every day, all day. But I > ALWAYS have it plugged in. I had to get power cords for home and > work. Plus, I use it in the Dock II at home, for use with the cable > modem. > > When I run on battery, I get about one and a half hours of continuous > use. If I am willing to darken the screen to about half brightness, > it reports about two and a half hours of time remaining. But 2-4? > That would be great, but it's not going to happen. > > Running OS 8.6 does make a difference - it really increased my > battery life. It handles the battery better and makes the processor > take 'naps' between tasks. If you REALLY need more than 2 hours of > work via battery, get another battery. > > --- > - Scott Auld, Macintosh/UNIX Support, Motorola Inc. > - http://www.ispchannel.com/~hbdebauld > - Visit the Mac Powerhouse: > - http://shop.affinia.com/scott_auld/Store > --- > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com > ---------- > 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> > > X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> > > Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts > for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 > > PowerBook Guy is | Click here! > Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com > > -- Paddy Rossiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ#7384704
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