From: Scott G. Lewis (lists_at_garbitch.com)
Date: Sat Oct 18 2003 - 20:51:35 PDT
Thanks! Good to be back. Still deciding how I'm going to Sync... I
downloaded the newton connection utilities, and started classic - but
it just hung on install. As far as batteries go, I'm going to go with
the Rayovac AA NiMH batteries. Their new IC-3 batteries charge in 15
min, and are high capacity NiMH batteries. I had their older 1 hour
charger, and those batteries worked great, I assume the new I-C3 will
work just as well. I picked up the charger for $35 at CompUSA, with 2
AA batteries included, and grabbed a few packs of the batteries. Forget
the battery price, but since they charge 1000 times according to
Rayovac, it's a good deal.
Also as a side note, included in the box of the 4 battery charger (they
have a smaller version that charges only 2 at a time) was a coupon for
a free car adapter. Great!
On Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 11:00 PM, Rick Ludwig wrote:
> First off, welcome back!!
> Second: On the battery issue. Yes, indeed, the sled is meant for AA
> batteries (4). I would reccommend you use Energizer's Photo Lithium
> batteries. They are about $10 for 4, but they will last months (even
> with keyboard and backlight!). If you connect the Newton to the AC
> adaptor while you are at your desk, and just use the batteries for
> 'field work' and home use, then a set of the aformentioned batteries
> will last you a good long time. You could get a rechargeable battery,
> which, if you figure on being able to recharge your Newton every other
> day, would probably save you money. Since the Newton won't delete your
> data every time you run out of a charge, this is not really a concern.
> I always admired the Newton for being the best PDA (ever, including
> modern players) for 'field' use (being away from a power outlet or
> power source for an extended period of time).
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