In a message dated 7/12/03 4:23:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << They look just like 3.6V batteries used in Macs. Are they the same, or at least close enough? >>
They're probably alkaline. The "3.6" volt batteries used in Macs are actually about 3.68 volts out of the circuit when brand-new, and about 3.64 volts when in the circuit. These are 1/2-AA Lithium nonrechargeables. The performance is good until the voltage reaches about 3.2 volts, after which performance can be pretty flaky when the voltage drops below 3.0 volts. I believe the original Mac batteries were 3.0 volts, and those were barely adequate for the old clock chip. Some PowerBooks employed two 3.0 volt Lithium rechargerables stacked into a dual 3.0 volt and 6.0 volt battery. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
