I've posted last week my story with the problem that my Duo wasn't recognizing the 2 batteries I've tried. One of them has been assigned a RMA number. Then, after I discovered the problem, it was finally recognized, and I could use it. My concerns were that the battery hasn't received the initial charge of 10 hours. I did post to this list, and some people suggested I give it a try. Which I did. OK, now, I don't know what you can expect from a Type III or IV battery, but my BTI battery gives me about 1 hour (estimated from the Apple's control strip). I'm getting pretty much the same estimate for my other brand new Type III battery. Now, we all know that the estimates from Apple are probably a bit off, but in real day to day life, is a one hour estimate roughly what you get from a Type III-IV battery in a 280c? I'm always mentionning estimate, because I didn't drain the battery completely so far. I could do so if you think it would be useful. If I should expect something better, than I will return the one which I was issued an RMA for and will get a new one that I'll be able to give the initial charge that is required. Thanks for any input! -Laurent. ============================================================ Laurent Daudelin <http://home.cox.rr.com/nemesys> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- 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> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
