Re: [NTLK] flat batteries?

Right, these are actually NiMH.

On Oct 31, 2006, at 2:22 PM, Frank Gruendel wrote:

> Considering doing some rebuilding of some battery packs and
> I've come across Flat batteries that have the same output/specs
> of regular, round AAs. Has anyone given thought to using these?
> It seems to me like they would work out ok. What are the potential
> pitfalls?
>
> Be aware that flat batteries are often LiIon batteries. The Newton
> wouldn't be able to charge them correctly, and charging batteries
> like this incorrectly is something you'd regret ever after.
>
> Frank
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