Re: [NTLK] NMHi or Newt Battery pack?

From: Kim Eric (msmmgr_at_hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Aug 28 2003 - 09:52:18 PDT


Thanks, Laurent.
Where can I find a little program to give a more accurate remaining charge
of NMHi?

>From: "Laurent Daudelin" <laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com>
>Reply-To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
>To: NewtonTalk <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
>Subject: Re: [NTLK] NMHi or Newt Battery pack?
>Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:43:59 -0400
>
>On 28/08/03 12:22, "Kim Eric" <msmmgr_at_hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I am using my 3 years old Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for my MP
2100.
> > After the charges, Newton battery indicator shows 70%.
> > They didn't stay long less than a couple of hours depending on using
with
> > backlight on, or off, and I have to replace them with charged ones
daily.
> >
> > I am now considering buying a new Newton Battery pack ($49.00 USD),
> > or a new set of rechargeable batteries($10.45 USD for 4 with 2300 mAh
> > capacity).
> >
> > Which one stays longer with one charge?
> > I would like to get your advice.
> >
>
>You will definitely get a longer charge with a set of rechargeable
>batteries. The only thing to keep in mind is that you won't be able to
>recharge them while they are in your Newton. You will have to use an
>external NiMH charger that knows how to charge them. You will also have to
>get a little program to give you a more accurate remaining charge than
what
>the Newton can report. That's because the Newton charge circuit is set for
>lower capacity NiMH cells.
>
>-Laurent.
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